Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
CORPORATION COUNSEL TO RETAIN
ARCINA RISK GROUP TO PERFORM INSURANCE
ARCHAEOLOGY AND CLAIMS ADVOCACY
SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH A
WRONGFUL INCARCERATION CLAIM
Whereas, pursuant to Section 153 of the Charter of the City of Mount Vernon, the Corporation Counsel, with the written consent of the Mayor, may engage legal counsel for compensation as approved by the Board of Estimate and Contract in matters involving the City; and
Whereas, by letter dated February 11, 2026, the Corporation Counsel recommended the retention of Arcina Risk Group to perform insurance archaeology and, if necessary, claims advocacy services in connection with the wrongful incarceration claim; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon is currently responding to a wrongful incarceration claim; and
Whereas, in connection with said claim, it is necessary to determine whether historical insurance coverage exists that may provide defense and/or indemnification to the City; and
Whereas, upon the recommendation of the City's outside counsel, Quinn Law Group, it is advisable to engage a firm specializing in insurance archaeology and claims advocacy to locate and document any historical insurance policies or responsive coverage; and
Whereas, Arcina Risk Group possesses the expertise and experience necessary to identify, obtain, secure, and locate documentation of historical insurance coverage, and to engage with insurance markets to secure defense and indemnity obligations from any responsive insurers identified; and
Whereas, Arcina Risk Group has submitted a proposal to provide insurance archaeology services on a time-and-expense basis, with rates ranging from $315 to $400 per hour, typically blended to approximately $250 per hour based on the skills required for the task; and
Whereas, the estimated budget for the insurance archaeology project is between $20,000 and $25,000; and
Whereas, to...
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