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Home My WebLink About05/12/2026 07.A. Resolution - 1st Quarter 2026 Claim Report !, 1';''A'44 ki e I IN ": • l'.4‘ , F s BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL YAKIMA, WASHINGTON AGENDA STATEMENT Item No. 7.A. For Meeting of: May 12, 2026 ITEM TITLE: Resolution accepting and approving 1st Quarter 2026 Claim Report (Risk Management) SUBMITTED BY: Ryan Bleek, Senior Assistant City Attorney SUMMARY EXPLANATION: The purpose of this report is to provide information on claims that were closed during the 1st Quarter 2026. All claims listed in this report either came before Council for approval or were resolved and settled pursuant to Resolution No. R-2022-008 authorizing the City Manager to settle claims against or by the City in an amount of$100,000 or less. All payment amounts listed on any CIAW report show the amount paid by the City of Yakima and CIAW toward the settlement, with the City of Yakima paying up to its $100,000 insurance deductible. Intermountain Claims is the City's Third-Party Administrator for claims occurring after December 1, 2019. The report includes the following information for the 1st Quarter 2026: (1) Intermountain Claims summary by type of claim; (2) Intermountain Claims summary by department; (3) Intermountain Claims closed claims for the 1st Quarter 2026; (4) CIAW summary by type of claim; (5) CIAW summary by department; (6) CIAW closed claims for the 1st Quarter 2026; and, (7) WSTIP Closed Claims for the 1st Quarter 2026. Adopting the attached claims resolution affirms and ratifies the payments made by the City of Yakima on claims closed during the 1st Quarter 2026 as listed in the reports. ITEM BUDGETED: Yes STRATEGIC PRIORITY 24-25: A Resilient Yakima RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution. ATTACHMENTS: Res-1st Quarter 2026 Claim Report.docx 1st Qtr 2026 Claim Report.pdf 5 RESOLUTION NO. R-2026- A RESOLUTION accepting and approving the 1st Quarter 2026 Claim Report for the City of Yakima. WHEREAS, the City of Yakima previously was self-insured as to most claims; and WHEREAS, the City of Yakima was a member of the Cities Insurance Association of Washington ("CIAW") for most liability claims from December 14, 2015 through November 30, 2019, subject to a deductible amount; and WHEREAS, the City of Yakima has been insured by Safety National for most liability claims since December 1, 2019 for incidents beginning on that date, subject to a deductible amount; and Intermountain Claims, Inc. is the third-party administrator for those claims; and WHEREAS, the Transit Division is in the Washington State Transit Insurance Pool ("WSTIP") for Transit claims, effective September 1, 2005, with liability coverage which is not subject to a deductible amount, except for employment claims subject to $5,000 deductible; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution R-2022-08, the City Manager is authorized to settle claims against or by the City in an amount of$100,000 or less; and WHEREAS, the attached Claim Report contains information regarding the disposition of the various claims submitted to the City of Yakima; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA: The attached 1st Quarter 2026 Claim Report, together with payments and disbursements listed therein, is hereby accepted, approved, and ratified. ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 12th day of May, 2026. Matt Brown, Mayor ATTEST: Rosalinda Ibarra, CMC, City Clerk 6 CITY OF YAKIMA 1st Quarter Claim Report 2026 INTERMOUNTAIN CLAIMS SUMMARY BY TYPE OF CLAIM 01 /01 /2026 TO 03/31 /2026 8 INTERMOUNTAIN Closed Claims by Coverage Quarterly -January 1, 2026 - March 31, 2026 Claim Number Claimant Status Settlement Amount Expense Paid Total Paid Coverage:Auto Liability YAK25-02702 Robert A Degooyer Closed 100.00 0.00 100.00 YAK25-02642 Leticia Espino Valle Closed 15,000.00 0.00 15,000.00 YAK25-02648 Arturo Medina Closed 80,000.00 2,437.50 82,437.50 YAK24-02556 Mary E Burger Closed 48,981.78 0.00 48,981.78 YAK26-02725 Zachary Hollibough Closed 725.11 0.00 725.11 YAK26-02729 Maria M Reyes Closed 0.00 0.00 0.00 Totals for Auto Liability-6 Claims 6 144,806.89 2,437.50 147,244.39 Coverage: General Liability YAK25-02638 Ana F Vazquez and Closed 16,653.43 0.00 16,653.43 Janessa I Ramirez YAK25-02653 Elizabeth M Morones Closed 8,000.00 250.00 8,250.00 YAK25-02684 Casey Scott Snabel Closed 0.00 0.00 0.00 YAK25-02709 Elizabeth Morrier Closed 545,686.71 694.34 546,381.05 McGree YAK25-02710 The Ohio Casualty Closed 0.00 0.00 0.00 Insurance Company YAK25-02711 Isaac David Martinez Closed 0.00 0.00 0.00 YAK25-02712 Jason Howe Closed 0.00 0.00 0.00 YAK26-02713 Israel David Osborne Closed 0.00 0.00 0.00 YAK26-02718 Leroy A Ausema and Closed 427.58 0.00 427.58 Linda Ausema YAK26-02722 Heidi Hull Bansmer Closed 0.00 0.00 0.00 YAK26-02723 Randi Lynn Tobin Closed 0.00 0.00 0.00 Totals for General Liability-11 Claims 11 570,767.72 944.34 571,712.06 Grand Totals-17 Claims 17 715,574.61 3,381.84 718,956.45 'A INTERMOUNTAIN 9 INTERMOUNTAIN CLAIMS SUMMARY BY DEPARTMENT 01 /01 /2026 TO 03/31 /2026 10 INTERMOUNTAIN Closed Claims by Department Quarterly -January 1, 2026 - March 31, 2026 Department!Divison Closed Settlement Amount Expense Paid Total Paid Location Number and Name: 031.COYA-GL-Police Department Police Department Closed 15,000.00 0.00 15,000.00 Police Department Closed 80,000.00 2,437.50 82,437.50 Police Department Closed 48,981.78 0.00 48,981.78 Police Department Closed 0.00 0.00 0.00 Totals for 031.COYA-GL- 4 143,981.78 2,437.50 146,419.28 Police Department-4 Claims Location Number and Name: 032.COYA-GL-Fire Department Fire Department Closed 725.11 0.00 725.11 Totals for 032.COYA-GL-Fire 1 725.11 0.00 725.11 Department-1 Claim Location Number and Name: 141.COYA-GL-Streets Division Streets Division Closed 0.00 0.00 0.00 Streets Division Closed 0.00 0.00 0.00 Streets Division Closed 0.00 0.00 0.00 Streets Division Closed 8,000.00 250.00 8,250.00 Totals for 141.COYA-GL- 4 8,000.00 250.00 8,250.00 Streets Division-4 Claims Location Number and Name:471.COYA-GL-Refuse Division Refuse Division Closed 100.00 0.00 100.00 Refuse Division Closed 427.58 0.00 427.58 Refuse Division Closed 0.00 0.00 0.00 Totals for 471.COYA-GL- 3 527.58 0.00 527.58 Refuse Division-3 Claims Location Number and Name:473.COYA-GL-Wastewater Division Wastewater Division Closed 0.00 0.00 0.00 Wastewater Division Closed 16,653.43 0.00 16,653.43 Wastewater Division Closed 0.00 0.00 0.00 Totals for 473.COYA-GL- 3 16,653.43 0.00 16,653.43 Wastewater Division-3 Claims Location Number and Name:474.COYA-GL-Water Division Water Division Closed 545,686.71 694.34 546,381.05 Water Division Closed 0.00 0.00 0.00 Totals for 474.COYA-GL- 2 545,686.71 694.34 546,381.05 Water Division-2 Claims Grand Totals-17 Claims 17 715,574.61 3,381.84 718,956.45 'INTERMOUNTAIN 11 INTERMOUNTAIN CLAIMS CLOSED CLAIMS 01 /01 /2026 TO 03/31 /2026 12 INTERMOUNTAIN Closed Claims Summary Quarterly-January 1,2026-March 31,2026 Type Of Claim Loss Date TPA Close Date Event Description Claimant Full Name Settlement Expense Paid Total Paid Claim Number Received Amount .,. , Auto Liability Locatic -rber and Name:031.COYA-GL-Police Department Auto Liab-BI YAK25-02642 5/29/2025 6/3/2025 1/30/2026 IV allegedly struck CV Leticia Espino Valle 15,000.00 0.00 $15,000.00 PD Auto Liab-BI YAK25-02648 10/4/2023 6/16/2025 1/29/2026 UIM Arturo Medina 80,000.00 2,437.50 $82,437.50 PD Auto Liab-BI YAK24-02556 7/9/2024 7/30/2024 1/15/2026 Alleged PI and PD to CV Mary E Burger 48.981.78 0.00 $48,981.78 PD Totals for 031.COYA-GL-Police Department-3 Claims 143,981.78 2,437.50 $1441,419.28 Location Number and Nara.032.COYA-GL-Fire Department Auto Liability YAK26-02725 3/9/2026 3/16/2026 3/26/2026 IV allegedly struck CV Zachary Hollibough 725.11 0.00 $725.11 PD Totals for 032.COYA-GL-Fire Department-1 Claim 725.11 0.00 S725.11 Location Number and Name:471.COYA-GL-Refuse Division Auto Liability YAK26-02729 3/12/2026 3/25/2026 3/31/2026 Alleged PD Maria M Reyes 0.00 0.00 $0.00 PD Auto Liability YAK25-02702 11/3/2025 11/10/2025 3/19/2026 Alleged PD Robert A Degooyer 100.00 0.00 $100.00 PD Totals for 471.COYA-GL-Refuse Division-2 Claims 100.00 0.00 $100.00 Totals for Auto Liability-6 Claims 144,806.89 2,437.50 $147,244.39 Coverage General Liability Location N ui-:oc 031.COYA-GL-Police Department Gen Liab PD YAK26-02723 3/22/2023 3/6/2026 3/24/2026 Alleged improper tow Randi Lynn Tobin 0.00 0.00 $0.00 Totals for 031.COYA-GL-Police Department-1 Clain 0.00 0.00 $0.00 ., . 141.COYA-GL-Streets Division Gen Liab PD YAK25-02711 12/18/2025 12/22/2025 1/7/2026 Alleged pd to cv Isaac David Martinez 0.00 0.00 $0.00 Gen Liab PD YAK25-02712 12/18/2025 12/22/2025 1/7/2026 Alleged pd to cv Jason Howe 0.00 0.00 $0.00 Gen Liab BI YAK26-02713 1/1/2026 1/5/2026 3/27/2026 Alleged PI Israel David Osborne 0.00 0.00 $0.00 Gen Liab 81 YAK25-02653 6/23/2025 6/27/2025 1/26/2026 Alleged PI Elizabeth M Morones 8,000.00 250.00 $8,250.00 Totals for 141.COYA-GL-Streets Division-4 Claims 8,000.00 250.00 S8,280.00 Location Number and Name:471.COYA-GL-Refuse Division Gen Liab PD YAK26-02718 1/22/2026 1/26/2026 2/5/2026 Alleges PD Leroy A Ausema and Linda 427.58 0.00 $427.58 Ausema Totals for 471.COYA-GL-Refuse Division-1 Claim 427.58 0.00 S427.58 Location Number and Name:473.COYA-GL-Wastewater Division Gen Liab PD YAK26-02722 11/10/2025 3/6/2026 3/19/2026 Alleged PD Heidi Hull Bansmer 0.00 0.00 S0.00 '.d .I NTE RMOU NTAIN 13 INTERMOUNTAIN Closed Claims Summary Quarterly-January 1,2026-March 31,2026 Type Of Claim Loss Date TPA Close Date Event Description Claimant Full Name Settlement Expense Paid Total Paid Claim Number Received Amount Gen Liab PD YAK25-02684 3/1/2025 9/25/2025 1/2312026 Alleged PD Casey Scott Snabel 0.00 0.00 50.00 Gen Liab PD YAK25-02638 5/18/2025 5/21/2025 2/23/2026 Alleged PD Ana F Vazquez and Janessa I 16,653.43 0.00 $16,653.43 Ramirez Totals for 473.COYA-GL-Wastewater Division-3 Claims 16,653.43 0.00 $16,653.43 Location Numper ano Name.474.COYA-GL-Water Division Gen Liab PD YAK25-02709 11/27/2025 12/1/2025 3/25/2026 Alleged PD Elizabeth Monier McGree 545,686.71 694.34 $546,381.05 Gen Liab PD YAK25-02710 11/26/2025 12/17/2025 3/31/2026 Alleged PD The Ohio Casualty Insurance 0.00 0.00 $0.00 Company Totals for 474.COYA-GL-Water Division-2 Claims 545,686.71 694.34 $546,381.05 Totals for General Liability-11 Claims 570,767.72 944.34 $571,712.06 Grand Totals-17 Claims 715,574.61 3,381.84 $718,956.45 iN`ERMOUN'slN 14 CIAW CLAIMS SUMMARY BY TYPE OF CLAIM 01 /01 /2026 TO 03/31 /2026 NO CLOSED CLAIMS FOR THIS PERIOD 15 CIAW CLAIMS SUMMARY BY DEPARTMENT 01 /01 /2026 TO 03/31 /2026 NO CLOSED CLAIMS FOR THIS PERIOD 16 CIAW CLOSED CLAIMS 01 /01 /2026 TO 03/31 /2026 NO CLOSED CLAIMS FOR THIS PERIOD 17 WSTIP CLOSED CLAIMS 01 /01 /2026 TO 03/31 /2026 18 Yakima Transit Closed Claims— 01/01/2026 through 03/31/2026 Total Paid Claim/Event Event Date Date of Claimant Dept. Location Type Status Description Date to Claimant Outcome Number Claim Closed by WSTIP Yakima 1006 S.64th Auto Liability Claimant alleged bodily 24-061668-2 12/17/2024 10/28/2025 Jack Gabbard Paratransit Ave. Bodily Injury Closed injury 02/24/2026 $22,500.00 Settled j3rd party) 1 The City of Yakima WSTIP Transit Insurance has a$0 deductible for non-employment claims on its WSTIP insurance. For first-party claims,the City has a$5,000.00 deductible. Yakima Paratransit claims after January 1,2012, involve the current contractor for ADA paratransit services, Medstar, LLC. Prior to January 1,2012,the contractor for paratransit service was A-1 Tri-City Taxi, Inc. 19