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HomeMy Public PortalAbout15-8983 Sponsiring the National League of Cities Service Line Warranty ProgramSponsored by: City Manager RESOLUTION NO. 15-8983 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA- LOCKA, FLORIDA, SPONSORING THE NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES SERVICE LINE WARRANTY PROGRAM; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE WHEREAS, on The National League of Cities sponsors a Service Line Warranty Program that offers citizens in sponsored communities the ability to insure their water and sewer lines at nominal cost; and WHEREAS, There is no cost to the City of Opa- locka; and WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Opa -locka believes it is in the best interests of the citizens of Opa -locka to offer this program; and WHEREAS, The City Commission desires to authorize the City Manager to move forward and facilitate sponsorship of the National League of Cities Service Line Warrant Program in the City of Opa- locka. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA- LOCKA, FLORIDA: Section 1. The recitals to the preamble herein are incorporated by reference. Section 2. The City Commission of the City of Opa -locka hereby authorizes the City Manager to take steps to facilitate the sponsorship of the Service Line Warranty Program in the City of Opa -locka with no expenditure of Opa -locks funds PASSED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of April, 2015. Resolution No. 15 -8983 Attest to: { J . nna Flores City Clerk Moved by: Seconded by: Commission Vote: Commissioner Kelley: Commissioner Pinder: Commissioner Santiago: Vice -Mayor Holmes: Mayor Taylor: Y A AYLOR MAYOR Approved as to form and legal sufficiency: VINCENT T. BROWN, ESQ. The Brown Law Group, LLC City Attorney COMMISSIONER KELLEY VICE MAYOR HOLMES 5 -0 YES YES YES YES YES 4Q'• LOt7/r�/ w O� °OMMt �4 Ed Brown CRA Executive Director Memorandum To: Vincent Brown ity Attorney From: Ed Brow Date: 4/17/15 Re: NLC Warranty Program Office: 305 - 953 -2821 305 - 953 -2823 Fax: 305 - 953 -2870 Mr. Brown for your perusal I have included a brochure on the National League of Cities Service Line Warranty Program. At no cost to the CRA or City of Opa Locka this program can be offered to our Citizens so that they can insure their water and sewer lines for a nominal monthly fee. This warranty is for their protection against costly repairs of their lines for up to $4,000 for each incident. I must reiterate that the only cost for the program is their monthly fee of $5.75 water line and $7.75 for sewer line. There is no contract only enrollment on a month to month basis for the coverage. It will be the responsibility of the Citizens to call the NLC if they are interested. The NLC will not solicit them for enrollment. The NLC will do a mail out to all the Citizens to make a formal announcement of services offered under this warranty program. End of Memorandum CITY HALL 3400 N.W. 135"' STREET, BUILDING "B ", OPA- LOCKA, FLORIDA 33054 (305) 953 -2821 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF HANDICAP NATIONAL LEAGUE ofCITIES Y Utility A, A Service Partners. Inc. Program Administrator NLC Service Line Warranty Program: Homeowner Testimonials ■ Letter from Atlanta homeowner to Felicia Moore, City of Atlanta Councilmember Dear Felicia, I am writing to you about the sewer line warranty that you recommended for your constituents. On Christmas Day my sewer line backed up into my house and into my tub! I could not flush toilets or take a shower or wash dishes or clothes or even my hands. It turned out to be due to a clogged sewer line in my front yard. Thanks to you, I had the warranty and did not have to pay for the $2000 plus repair! Thank you! The warranty company had good customer service and the local plumbing company that they sent to do the work, Atlanta Plumbing Plus, WAS AMAZING! They did a wonderful job and were very respectful of my property (and my anxiety about the situation). Thank you so much Felicia for always looking out for us! " — Cindy, Atlanta, GA ■ "Thank you so much. Your service was awesome in a time of need. I am forever grateful for the service you provide. Again, thank you!! " — Felecia B., Decatur, AL ■ "We were very impressed with the concern shown from all involved and the quick responsiveness that we received. Thank you so much for the great service! " — Ron D., Wexford, PA ■ "This is such a great service; one would be crazy not to pay for such a warranty. It is very affordable" — Leticia E, Odessa, TX ■ "Excellent service! I have recommended SLWA to my entire community on nextdoor.com!" — David H., Beckley, WV ■ "Having water and sewer line coverage is a Godsend. When I bought my home and turned on the water, there was a leak in the alley that the city said I was responsible for — the repair cost a small fortune. Thank you for this protection. It really eases my mind! " — Patricia G., Abilene, TX ■ "The contractor was prompt, knowledgeable and neat in his work! I am so glad I had the services contract; it saved me money! " — Donald & Judy K., Rock Falls, IL ■ "The positive experience with Service Line Warranties from my waterline problem made my decision to enroll in the sewer line program a no- brainer! " — Nila N., North Little Rock, AR Continued on back of page. Utility Service Partners, Inc. ■ 11 Grandview Circle ■ Suite 100 ■ Canonsburg, PA 15317 NLC SERVICE LINE WARRANTY PROGRAM: HOMEOWNER TESTIMONIALS Continued ■ "The professionalism of your company is as good as it gets. Thank you! I will be a life -long customer." - Craig P., Englewood, CO ■ "I couldn't believe how easy it was and how quickly it was handled. We had an issue on Father's Day and it was completed that day. The service company was amazing! " - Elina P., Berkley, MI ■ 'Absolutely would recommend the program. It's nice that the city was proactive in making this available at a reasonable cost" - Virginia P., Dayton, OH ■ "The Village of Brookfield recommended this warranty coverage and I believe all homeowners E should consider having it." - Michael P., Brookfield, IL O■ "Everyone should have your warranty service wherever it is available" -Robert S., Marietta, GA L ■ "Couldn't survive without your services! It's the best money I've ever spent on home services." >' - Rose S., Greenville, SC C co ■ "It was a confusing day - plumbing problems, no one at home, calling from work. Everyone from co our village to SLWA worked with me quickly and efficiently. Everyone was very pleasant and helpful. Hope it doesn't happen again soon, but if it does, we know we can count on your service! " -Robert W., Hanover Park, IL C J ■ "Glad the city made this recommendation and that I purchased the warranty. Everyone from the W warranty people to the contractor was fantastic! -Julie M., Mooresville, NC U L ■ "I like the purpose of your company; y; you are honest and caring and the quality of work is superb. 0 Thank you!" - Ramona N., Lawton, OK U --I ■ 'Awesome warranty for the price - why would you NOT get it? We got both - sewer and water! " Z - William P., Phoenix, AZ NOTE: Service Line Warranties of America (SLWA) is the consumer brand of the National League of Cities Service Line Warranty Program. BBB Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics Trust • Performance • Integrity BBB 2013 Winner Western Pennsylvania Better Business Bureau® Learn more about the program online at www.utilitysp.net or call 1- 866 - 974 -4801. NATIONAL Service Line Warranty Program LEAGUEA. PartnR rs, tm. of CITIES l G" Program^ Administrator With nearly 200 city and municipal partnerships across the United States, the National League of Cities (NLC) Service Line Warranty Program administered by Utility Service partners, Inc. (USP) is designed to educate homeowners about their service lone responsibilities while providing an affordable solution to cover expensive repairs to their water and sewer lines when leaking, clogged or broken. The NLC Service Line Warranty Program has helped more than 60,000 homeowners across the country save over $45 million in service line repair costs. The NLC serves as a resource for city leaders and advocate for more than 10,000 cities, villages and towns across the country. NLC Service Line Warranty Program - Utility Service Partners a 11 Grandview Circle, Suite 100 a Canonsburg, PA 15317 Total Occupied Total Occupied Account Name Households Account Name Households Total Occupied Households > 100,000 Total Occupied Households </= 49,999 City of Phoenix -AZ 517,750 City of St. Clair Shores -MI 26,476 City of San Diego -CA 484,180 City of Avondale -AZ 23,574 City of Las Vegas -NV 211,991 City of Casper -WV 23,102 City of Kansas City -MO 193,304 City of Anniston -AL 22,330 City of Atlanta -GA 187,021 City of St. Louis Park -MN 21,778 City of Mesa -AZ 166,417 City of Moore -OK 20,727 City of Madison -Wl 103,055 City of Harrisburg -PA 20,610 City of Plano -TX 100,583 City of Roseville -MI City of Berwyn -IL City of Rowlett -TX 19,579 18,906 18,477 Total Occupied Households 50,000 to 99,999 City of Ft. Lauderdale -FL 75,069 City of North Las Vegas -NV 66,594 City of Stillwater -OK 18,028 City of Dayton-OH 58,103 City of Desoto -TX City of Fairfield -OH City of Quincy -IL 17,655 17,520 17,218 Total Occupied Households </= 49,999 City of Abilene -TX 43,669 City of Midland -TX 42,356 City of Hutchinson -KS 17,130 City of Lewisville -TX 37,890 City of Wilkes- Barre -PA 16,937 City of Odessa -TX 37,134 City of Mork -PA 16,242 City of Lawton -OK 34,993 City of Hurst -TX 14,713 City of Hendersonville -NC 33,000 City of Englewood -CO 14,310 City of Daly City -CA 31,252 City of Northglenn -CO 13,889 City of Bryan -TX 28,152 City of Duncanville -TX 13,476 City of North Little Rock -AR 26,512 City of East Point -GA 13,325 NLC Service Line Warranty Program - Utility Service Partners a 11 Grandview Circle, Suite 100 a Canonsburg, PA 15317 NATIONAL LEAGUE; of CITIES 100 JCr Vile Line vvar r anty I rogrdrrl twility Program Administrator �' TotalOccu&d II TotalOccu&d Account Name Househholds Account Name � Households Total Occupied Households <1= 49,999 Town of Mooresville -NC 12,618 City of Columbia Heights -MN 7,908 Borough of State College -PA 12,559 City of Beckley -WV 7,897 City of Riviera Beach -FL 12,464 Village of Brookfield -IL 7,440 Town of Lexington -SC 12,266 Village of Maywood -IL 7,400 i City of Lauderdale Lakes -FL 11.986 City of Union City -GA 7,348 City of Aberdeen -SD 11,458 City of Clarksburg -WV 7,217 Village of Hanover Park -IL 11,126 Village of Westchester -IL 6,937 City of Waxahachie -TX 10,597 f. ..� Papi I.. n ASE I CieyE v �Nll.l3.. -.ate a QaZ 043 City of Trotwood -OH 10,502 City of Albemarle -NC v, 6,580 City of Marshalltown -IA 10,398 City of Berkley -MI 6,574 City of Riverside -OH 10,225 City of North Chicago -IL 6,495 City of Prairie Village -KS 9,845 Borough of West Chester -PA 6,373 City of Garden City -KS 9,192 City of Pickerington -OH 6,359 City of Denison -TX 9;132 Village of Franklin Park -!L 6,150 City of Woodstock -IL 9,106 City of Rockport -TX 5,900 City of Kingsville -TX 9,049 City of Buffalo -MN 5,759 City of Rock Springs -WY 8,919 City of Harper Woods -MI 5,757 City of Dodge City -KS 8,904 City of Lai Marque -TX 5,466 City of Kyle -TX 8,849 City of Bucyrus -OH 5,287 City of Griffin-GA 8,734 City of Uvalde -TX 5,280 City of Derby -KS 8,409 City of El Dorado -KS 5,258 Town of Little Elm -TX 8,304 City of Gaffney -SC 5,094 City of Fairmont -WV 8,157 Village of Richton Park -IL 5,013 City of District Heights -MD 8,142 CitY of Ottawa -KS 4,996 This is a sampling of the nearly 200 cities across the country that have introduced the National League of Cities Service Line Warranty Program to homeowners in their community. For more information, please cailli ti 866.974.4801 or go to www.UtilitySP net to learn more about the program. NLC Service Line Warranty Program m Utility Service Partners - 11 Grandview Circie, Suite 100 - Canonsburg, PA 15317 2 NLC SERVICE LINE WARRANTY PROGRAM BRINGING PEACE OF MIND, ONE COMMUNITY AT A TIME NATIONAL LEAGUE of CITIES � Bringing Savings and Solutions to Cities BRINGING PEACE OF MIND, ONE COMMUNITY AT A TIME HOME PROTECTION SOLUTION The NLC Service Line Warranty Program, administered by Utility Service Partners, Inc. (USP), is an affordable home protection solution for your residents offered at no cost to the city. It helps city residents save thousands of dollars on the high cost of repairing broken or leaking water or sewer lines. The city also receives a share of the revenues collected. PEACE OF MIND Residents who have not set aside money to pay for an unexpected, expensive utility line repair, now have an opportunity to obtain a low -cost warranty that will pro- vide repairs for a low monthly fee, with no deductibles or service fees. The work is performed by licensed, lo- cal plumbers who will call the customer within one hour of filing a claim. The repair is performed professionally and quickly, with a local plumber dispatched no later than 48 hours after claim is filed, but typically within 24 hours. USP provides a personally staffed 2417 repair hotline for residents, 365 days a year. IMPLEMENTATION PROCESS The program will be offered to all cities in the 48 con- tiguous states and rolled out over an 18 -month period in six -month intervals. Once your city agrees to partici- pate in the program, start up is simple. The program is designed for a quick launch, taking up little of your city employees' valuable time. USP administers the program and is responsible for marketing, billing, customer ser- vice, and performing all repairs to local code. MORE INFORMATION To learn more about this program, visit NLC's website at www.nlc.org or contact Emma lieberth at lieberth @nlc.org or 202 - 626 -3075. This program is offered by Utilities Service Partners, Inc. (USP). USP is solely responsible for the implementation and operation of the program. NATIONAL LEAGUE ofCITIES NATIONAL LEAGUE of CITIES 666 utility A, A $erVl Partners, Program Administrator NLC Service Line Warranty Program Highlights ■ Nearly 200 cities participating nationwide ■ No cost to or liability for the city to participate ■ Healthy, ongoing annual revenue stream for the city ■ Educates homeowners about their lateral line responsibilities ■ The only utility line warranty program endorsed by the National League of Cities (NLC) ■ Utility Service Partners (USP) handles all marketing and management of the program ■ 24/7/365 bilingual customer service ■ All repairs performed to city code by local, licensed contractors ■ Reduces calls from residents to City Hall for lateral water and sewer line issues ■ Homeowner billed by NLC Service Line Warranty Program ■ USP is a North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) Shared Services Program Partner ■ City provides residents an affordable solution that covers cost of repairs to water and sewer lines for which the homeowner is responsible • Saved more than 60,000 homeowners across the country over $45 million in utility line repair costs • Public funds are not used in the marketing, distribution or administration of the NLC Service Line Warranty Program • The NLC Service Line Warranty Program must be supported by the city into which it is being introduced before any warranty offer letters are mailed to homeowners in the community PARTICIPATING CITIES (SAMPLE OF OVER 200) LARGE SMALL Atlanta, GA Dayton, OH Madison, WI Northglenn, CO Phoenix, AZ Franklin Park, IL San Diego, CA Overland Park, KS Utility Service Partners, Inc. ■ 11 Grandview Circle ■ Suite 100 . Canonsburg, PA 15317 co 0) O i C co L co N c J N U L cn U J 'I NLC SERVICE LINE WARRANTY PROGRAM BENEFITS CITY Provides non -tax revenue stream without any investment Reduces calls to city /public works when a homeowner's line fails Contractors undergo rigorous vetting process to ensure repairs meet city code Reduces costs associated with sending public works to residents' homes to assess lateral line issues Keeps money in the local economy by using contractors in the metro area Contractors must be current with insurance and required licenses RESIDENTS Affordable utility line repair solution for families on a budget Educates homeowners about their service line responsibilities Prevents aggravation of having to find a reliable, reputable plumber Peace of mind — with one toll -free call, a plumber is dispatched Keeps money in the homeowner's pocket; without warranty, repairs cost $1,300 to $4,000 or more No service fees or deductibles, paperwork or forms to complete ACCOLADES & ACCOMPLISHMENTS BBB Torch Award for ■ Accredited Better Business Bureau member Marketplace Ethics with A+ rating for nearly a decade = Trust • Performance • Integrity BBB. WesWmPe^"�ia Wuww ^ Bethw &m^xmSumm° I ■ 2013 Western Pennsylvania Better Business Bureau Torch Award winner for Marketplace Ethics ■ More than 97% of all submitted claims are approved ■ A customer satisfaction rating that has exceeded 95% for more than a decade ■ 9 of 10 customers surveyed have recommended the program to friends, family and neighbors ■ The only utility line warranty program endorsed by the National League of Cities Learn more about the program online at www.utilitysp.net or call 1- 866 - 974 -4801. 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