Southtowns Record

5/12/26 Board Packet

Government
Village of Gowanda
Board
Village Board
Meeting
May 12, 2026
Kind
Agenda packet
Topics
Water, sewer and drainage, Public safety, Budget and taxes, Parks and recreation, Roads and traffic, Audits and oversight, Zoning and land use

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April 24, 2026  Sent via email

Fire Chief Steve Rapport
Village Of Gowanda
230 Aldrich Street
Gowanda, NY 14070

RE:  Insured:  Village Of Gowanda
  Policy Number:  VFNUCM0003228-06
  Claim Number:  NYCM26030975
  Date of Loss:  03/09/2026
  Description:  2007 Emergency One Aerial / VIN:  4EN6AAA 8871003105

Dear Fire Chief Rapport:

VFIS Claims Management is handling this matter on behalf of National Union Fire Insurance
Company of Pittsburgh, PA. We are pleased to issue a payment, in the amount of $4,196.58,
representing the repair costs based on the attached appraisal prepared by Heavy Truck & Fire
Apparatus. The check will be mailed separately.

Your policy contains a Deductible Waiver provision. Our records show that your organization
has not had any paid Physical Damage Coverage losses within three successive policy periods
insured. with us. Therefore, the $1,000.00 policy deductible has been waived.
Please provide a copy of the appraisal and this letter to your selected repairer before
repairs commence. When your vehicle is taken to the shop, please request that they help
preserve your rights under the insurance policy by advising you immediately if they are unable to
complete the repairs as quoted on the original appraisal or if additional damage is found.

Ifyou wish to present a supplemental claim, you or your representative must contact
Appraiser Richard Dormeyer at 518-369-7599 for approval before any supplemental work
is completed.  If you are unable to reach the Appraiser, please contact me directly,

We are happy to have been of service. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions at
the toll-free number above.

Sincerely,

rae  Usower,
Lora Hoover
Auto Specialist
Extension: 7684
Email: [email protected]
c:  Emerling Floss Murphy & Associates LLC,