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City Council Meeting Minutes December 19, 2023 Page 5 of 8 would then have to pay out. Insurance is fighting paying anything for remediation. Any financial help would be appreciated to get them back in their home. Kimberly Redublato, Louisville, cited the damage to their home from smoke and the toxicity it has created. She noted what they have spent already in insurance coverage and out of pocket. The insurance company has refused to pay for remediation. She asked for the same treatment as those who lost their homes. David Summers, Louisville, detailed the damage done to his home from the Marshall Fire and the underinsurance issues he faced. He noted the costs he paid the City for use tax and code upgrades. Anything that helps people get back home is appreciated. David Chagalla, Louisville, stated their house was the only one left standing in their neighborhood but it would have been easier if it had been a total loss. Insurance is not paying for remediation of the toxic drywall and insulation and it has been a fight the entire time. He urged a yes vote. Jeremie Dunning, agreed with earlier speakers that this has been a terrible process and has been a constant battle with insurance companies. He urged a yes vote. Reina Pomeroy, Louisville, stated her house was a total loss but the rest of her neighborhood had severe smoke damage. It has been an impossible situation for these people and there is very little financial help for them. This is an important decision and she urged a yes vote. Joanne Spiers, Louisville, urged passing these ordinances to help the residents who need to get back home. It is the compassionate thing to do. Mayor Pro Tem Dickinson stated it was an unfortunate oversight that these homes were not included in the original program. It is unfathomable insurance companies are not paying for these damages. This is a drop in the bucket people need. He apologized for how long it has taken this to happen. Councilmember Kern agreed with Mayor Pro Tem Dickinson. She noted this is one way for the City to set an example of what cities can do for future catastrophes. She hopes everyone gets home. Councilmember Hamlington stated this ordinance is a no brainer. She asked if the deadline should be extended further to allow people more time. Councilmember Fahey agreed with everyone and also wondered what happens to homes that are not habitable and cannot be remediated. She supports both ordinances. Councilmember Hoefner agreed the deadline might be too quick. He stated this is not a lot of help and he wished there was more the City could do.