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<br />Councilmember Woestehoff asked if cyber liability is also included. <br /> <br />Mr. Lenz replied that cyber liability is separate and provided details on the coverage for that as <br />well as data breach coverage. <br /> <br />Mayor Kuzma asked for details on the different options. <br /> <br />Mr. Lenz reviewed the different coverage options. <br /> <br />Councilmember Heineman asked if the City currently has $2,000,000 in coverage and an <br />additional $1,000,000 would have a cost of $28,000. <br /> <br />Mr. Lenz confirmed that to be true. <br /> <br />Councilmember Riley asked if it could be said that the higher the liability limits, the higher a <br />settlement could most likely be. <br /> <br />Mr. Lenz replied that he would be unsure as he does not have the type of background needed to <br />provide that type of opinion. <br /> <br />Councilmember Musgrove asked if the premium would be monthly or annually. <br /> <br />Mr. Lenz replied that would be an annual premium. He noted that would be the amount as of today <br />and the premium cost could vary dependent on the conditions. <br /> <br />Mayor Kuzma asked if other municipalities are purchasing additional insurance coverage. <br /> <br />Mr. Lenz replied that about 20 to 25 percent of entities choose to purchase extra coverage. He <br />stated that for a small community with a police department he would suggest additional coverage. <br />He noted that Ramsey falls in the middle, whereas Minneapolis can write the check. <br /> <br />Councilmember Heineman asked if the amount paid by Minneapolis to the Floyd family is <br />impacting the decision of other metro communities to purchase additional coverage. <br /> <br />Mr. Lenz stated that this discussion is occurring in other communities but is unsure of whether <br />they have made the decision to purchase additional coverage. <br /> <br />Councilmember Musgrove asked if the City Attorney could provide feedback related to the <br />question from Councilmember Riley as to whether higher coverage would most likely result in <br />higher settlement amounts. <br /> <br />City Administrator Ulrich stated that he could follow up with the League of Minnesota Cities in <br />attempt to gather that information. <br /> <br />City Council Work Session / June 8, 2021 <br />Page 2 of 8 <br /> <br />