Westminster City Council
SUBJECT
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Budget Adjustment from Insurance Reimbursements for the Repair of City Vehicles Damaged in Traffic Collisions.
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From: Jake Ngo, Public Works Director
Requested by: Administration
Prepared by: Scott Maestrejuan, Garage Superintendent
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommendation
A. Increase Motor Pool Fund 700 revenue account “Reimbursements - Other” 58000-39069 in the amount of $81,540 for received insurance reimbursements; and
B. Increase Motor Pool Fund 700 expenditure account “Repair & Maintenance - Equipment” 58000-44080, in the amount of $81,540 to pay for vehicle repairs.
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BACKGROUND
City vehicles involved in traffic collisions that are determined to be “not at fault” are subrogated by the City’s Risk Management Division. Risk Management coordinates with the at-fault party’s insurance provider to recover costs associated with damage to City vehicles.
Recovered insurance reimbursements are deposited as revenue into the Fleet Reimbursements account. Thus far, in Fiscal Year 2025-26, the City has received $81,540 reimbursements from the insurance companies. The proposed budget adjustment will be used to pay for the repairs of damaged City vehicles resulting from these traffic collisions.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no net increase to the budget. The revenue has already been received in Motor Pool Fund 700. To repair the damaged City vehicles, the following budget adjustments are needed:
• Increase revenue account “Reimbursements - Other” Account No. 58000-39069 in the amount of $81,540 for received insurance reimbursements; and
• Increase expenditure account “Repair & Maintenance - Equipment” Account No. 58000-44080, in the amount of $81,540 to pay for the vehicle repairs.
LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney’s Office has reviewed as to form.
CONCLUSION
The proposed budget adjustments are necessary to replenish the funds for the repair costs associated with City vehicles damaged in traffic collisions.
ATTACHMENTS
None.
REVIEWED BY
Erin Backs, Finance Director
City Attorney’s Office
Christine Cordon, City Manager