2020/21 Pollution Coverage - Opt-Out NoticeMonika Radeva
From: Monika Radeva
Sent: Thursday, July 2, 2020 2:29 PM
To: Alex Mellor (Amellor@CJPIA.org)
Cc: Chris Escobedo; Carla Triplett; Karla Romero; Lisa Chaudhry; Monika Radeva
Subject: La Quinta - No Pollution Coverage CRM:00306225
Attachments: Pollution_Program_2017-20.pdf
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
Hi Alex,
After discussing this with the City Manager and Finance Director, the City of La Quinta
will not participate in the pollution coverage for 2020/21.
Thank you for your patience.
Happy 4th!
Monika Radeva, CMC 1 City Clerk
City of La Quinta
78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253
Tel: (760) 777-7035
MRadeva@laquintaca.gov
From: Alex Mellor <amellor@cjpia.org>
Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2020 4:24 PM
To: Carla Triplett <ctriplett@laquintaca.gov>
Cc: Lisa Chaudhry <Lchaudhry@laquintaca.gov>; Chris Escobedo <cescobedo@laquintaca.gov>; Monika Radeva
<mradeva@laquintaca.gov>
Subject: RE: CITY OF LA QUINTA REQUEST CRM:00306230
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Hi Carla:
Thanks for your email.
The Pollution Legal Liability Program is a standalone coverage program in which member agencies can choose to
participate. It provides coverage for first -party (i.e. contamination of city property) and third -party (i.e. contamination of
others' property) losses that arise out of a pollution event. The city has not participated in this program for a number of
years, however, Pam requested a quote for the 2020-21 coverage period. The quoted annual premium for City of La
Quinta is $3,783. Attached is the program summary for 2019-20 to give you a better sense of the coverage. One
significant change is that the deductible is increasing from $50,000 to $250,000 per claim this year.
While the city's pollution exposure appears low, unexpected losses can occur. Common pollution threats to
municipalities include the following:
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• Storage Tanks-Underground/Above Ground — leaks from tanks, ruptures during a catastrophic release and spills
during loading/unloading process
• Construction Activity
• Waterborne Pathogens (including Legionella)
• Wastewater — nuisance odor claims, raw sewage rupture and chlorine gas emissions
• Indoor Air Quality including Mold and Fungal Infections
• Waste Management including vicarious liability associated with disposal/collection/storage and transportation
of waste
• Maintenance Garage Services — storage tanks, parts washer solvents, petroleum waste products and vehicle
storage
• Parks, lakes, river and open land — midnight dumping, discharge of raw sewage/industrial waste, asphalt paving
projects with storm discharge to open waters and unknown subsurface conditions
• Reputational Damage Related to a Pollution Incident
Alex Smith is our CFO and is contacting member agencies who requested quotes to confirm if they want to participate. If
you could let us know as soon as possible whether you would like to do so, that would be helpful.
Let me know if you have any questions.
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From: Alex Mellor <amellor@cjpia.org>
Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2020 1:20 PM
To: Monika Radeva <mradeva@laquintaca.gov>
Subject: RE: La Quinta - Follow Up CRM:00306225
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Hi Monika:
Thanks for the reminder.
Your quoted Pollution Program premium for 2020-21 is $3,783. Attached is the program summary for 2019-20 to give
you a better sense of the coverage. Keep in mind that the deductible is increasing from $50,000 to $250,000 per claim
this year.
As for cyber liability insurance, we suggest requiring a minimum of $1M per occurrence. It really isn't necessary to
require an aggregate limit. Take a look at pages 65-67 of our Contractual Risk Transfer Manual (attached) for additional
detail.
Let me know if you have any more questions.
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Click here to access California JPIA COVID-19 FAQ and Resources
From: Monika Radeva <mradeva@laquintaca.gov>
Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2020 12:21 PM
To: Alex Mellor <amellor@cjpia.org>
Subject: La Quinta - Follow Up
[EXTERNAL]
Hi Alex, just a reminder to send over to me the pollution coverage information for review
and consideration.
Also, what is the coverage limit recommended for Cyber insurance - $1 mil per
occurrence? Is there an aggregate?
t. kLIFORNIA
Monika Radeva, CMC I City Clerk
City of La Quinta
78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253
Tel: (760) 777-7035
Email: MRadeva@LaQuintaCA.gov
www.LaQuintaCA.gov
www.PlaylnLaQuinta.com
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