09/22/2026 Resolutions 2026-247 RESOLUTION 2026-247
WHEREAS, in December 2025, Fabian Blanco caused an automobile accident that
destroyed a utility pole belonging to the City of Grand Island; and
WHEREAS, the insurer, State Farm has indicated that due to policy limits they are
unable to pay the City the full amount of the City's claim; and
WHEREAS, the City's claim is for $4,727.05; and
WHEREAS, the amount available after policy limits is $4,444.40; and
WHEREAS, State Farm and Mr. Blanco are requesting that the City accept the
reduced amount; and
WHEREAS, State Farm is also asking the City to execute a waiver of all future
claims in return for this payment; and
WHEREAS, on September 8, 2026, the attorney for State Farm presented this
request to the City Council for direction; and
WHEREAS, the Council indicated that they are willing to accept the reduced
amount and execute the waiver; and
WHEREAS, the remaining balance will be written off was uncollectible.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Mayor of the City of Grand Island
is hereby authorized to sign the Release Property Damage Only of Fabian Blanco and all other
documents necessary to effectuate settlement of this claim for$4,444.40.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, September 22, 2026.
Ro er G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
Jil ranere, City Clerk