Approval of Disaster Reimbursement Consulting Contract
October 14, 2021
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The Frame
The city is hiring an outside firm to manage disaster-related financial claims, which impacts how quickly and effectively the utility recovers costs after emergency events.
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Witt O’Brien’s
The firm is entering into a contractual agreement to provide services to the utility.
Utility Advisory Board
The board is responsible for authorizing the contract and overseeing the utility's disaster reimbursement strategy.
Last recorded activity October 14, 2021.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The Utility Advisory Board approved a consulting and services agreement with Witt O’Brien’s.
- The purpose of the agreement is to provide disaster reimbursement consulting and services.
- The file number for this action is 210530.
- The status of the request is marked as Passed.
- The item was introduced on October 11, 2021.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why It Matters
The city is hiring an outside firm to manage disaster-related financial claims, which impacts how quickly and effectively the utility recovers costs after emergency events.
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Discoveries
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Outsourcing Disaster Recovery
The utility is moving toward using specialized external consultants for disaster reimbursement, likely to maximize recovery funds.
Connected Entities
Sources
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance40How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy10Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz10Current news / social attention level
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