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Jean M. Short (MU 125-11) <br />Legal Secretary to Scott J. Riggs <br />Kennedy & Graven, Chartered <br />470 U.S. Bank Plaza <br />200 South Sixth Street <br />Minneapolis, MN 55402 <br />E-mail: ishort@kennedy-graven.com <br />Phone: (612) 337-9281 <br />Fax: (612) 337-9310 <br />ATTENTION: This message and any attachments are intended only for the named recipient(s), and may <br />contain information that is confidential, privileged, attorney work product, or exempt or protected from <br />disclosure under applicable laws and rules. If you are not the intended recipient(s), you are notified that the <br />dissemination, distribution, or copying of this message and any attachments is strictly prohibited. If you receive <br />this message in error, or are not the named recipient(s), please notify the sender at either the e-mail address or <br />the telephone number included herein and delete this message and any of its attachments from your computer <br />and/or network. Receipt by anyone other than the named recipient(s) is not a waiver of any attorney-client, <br />work product, or other applicable privilege. <br />This message and any attachments are covered by the Electronic Communication Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. <br />Sections 2510-2521. <br />From: Biggerstaff, Andrew M. <br />Sent: Thursday, September 07, 2017 10:45 AM <br />To: Riggs, Scott J. <br />Cc: Short, Jean M. <br />Subject: RE: NLC service line marketing agreement (MU125-11) <br />Scott: <br />I've reviewed this agreement. Below are my thoughts and comments. <br />1. This sewer line warranty program is endorsed by the National League of Cities and is administered by Utility <br />Service Partners. According to the NLC, the program is in effect in more than 300 cities across the County. <br />2. In Minnesota, the following cities appear to have approved the program: <br />a. Richfield; <br />b. Edina; <br />c. St. Louis Park; and <br />d. Oak Park Heights <br />3. Other cities, such as Roseville, have considered the program, but I was unable to easily confirm whether they've <br />chosen to participate. <br />4. According to a survey conducted of claims made between May 2013 and May 2015 of 206 total claims made, 41 <br />(out of 45 of those responding) said that they would recommend the program to other homeowners. <br />5. From what I've seen, the program appears to be relatively straightforward. The City does not incur any cost or <br />liability, and it receives a share of the profit raised from the sale of warranty policies (similar to a franchise fee). <br />6. The program itself covers warranty coverage for various utilities, mainly sewer laterals and water lines. There is <br />also in-home plumbing coverage. Upon making a claim, according to the NLC and USP, a pre-screen and licensed <br />contractor will contact the homeowner within one hour to coordinate repairs. The repairs are made at no <br />additional cost to the homeowner. <br />With respect to the agreement, I have the following minor considerations: <br />