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<br /> <br />LEAGUE OF <br />MINNESOTA <br />CITIES <br /> <br />CONNECTING & INNOVATING <br />SINCE 1913 <br /> <br />RISK MANAGEMENT INFORMATION <br />LMCIT COVERAGE FOR SKATEP ARKS <br /> <br />~ LMCIT offers coverage for skate parks to member cities in the property/casualty program. Due to <br />the various types of skate park configurations and the various exposures presented by them, <br />LMCIT has developed an underwriting approach based upon a two-tier view of skatepark <br />facilities. Underwriting criteria has been established for both tiers. <br /> <br />. Tier 1 facilities have features 48 inches or less in height. Underwriting criteria must be met <br />but no additional premium is charged for this type of skatepark. <br /> <br />. Tier 2 facilities have features with heights greater than48 inches. Additional underwriting <br />criteria must be met due to the more dynamic nature of this type of skatepark. An additional <br />premium in the range of $2,500 to $7,500 is charged based on the size and number of features <br />and the adequacy of park support activities (i.e., inspection, maintenance, etc.). <br /> <br />Underwriting criteria - tier 1 skateparks <br />LMCIT strongly recommends the following: <br /> <br />· Pers'onal protective equipment such as helmet, elbow pads, kneepads and proper footwear <br />should be used at all times. <br /> <br />LMCIT requires the following: <br /> <br />· Advisory signage. Signage should outline the rules <br />and regulations of the park and recommend use of <br />personal protective equipment (as noted above). <br /> <br />"i <br /> <br />Learn More <br /> <br />. Structural integrity for each skatepark. <br /> <br />Read more about skateparks in: <br /> <br />Skateparks: Information & Loss <br />Control Guidelines <br /> <br />. Features placed in fixed positions. <br /> <br />It's available at www.lmc.org. <br /> <br />· Periodic security inspections. The city's law enforcement and/or recreation department <br />personnel should perform formal, periodic security inspections to ensure park rules and <br />regulations are being observed. <br /> <br />. Regularly scheduled maintenance and inspection program. The frequency of this activity will <br />depend on the usage level of the park. <br /> <br />This material is provided as general information and is not a substitute for legal advice. <br />Consult your attorney for advice concerning specific situations. <br /> <br />LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES <br />INSURANCE TRUST <br /> <br />145 UNIVERSITY AVE. WEST PHONE: (651) 281-1200 FAX: (651) 281-1298 <br />ST. PAUL. MN 55103-2044 TOLL FREE: (800) 925-1122 WEB: WWW.LMC.ORG <br />