Hardship review of traffic signal damage invoice against Ayan Ahmed
Green Bay
Summary
The city billed a low-income refugee $52,515 for damaging a traffic signal cabinet, but her insurance will pay only $10,000 and she can't afford the balance. The committee chose to file with the city's own insurer, which covers the cost minus a $10,000 deductible, rather than keep chasing her for the money.
At a glance
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Last discussed Apr 29, 2026.
Impact analysis
The city is out about $10,000 (its deductible) on a $52,515 repair it has no budget line for.
Ayan Ahmed, who avoids the city pursuing her directly for the full bill — though the city's insurer may still seek recovery.
Potentially Ms. Ahmed if the city's insurance carrier pursues subrogation against her or her insurer beyond the $10,000 policy limit.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Improvement and Services Committee - Apr 29, 2026
The city billed a low-income refugee $52,515 for damaging a traffic signal cabinet, but her insurance will pay only $10,000 and she can't afford the balance. The committee chose to file with the city's own insurer, which covers the cost minus a $10,000 deductible, rather than keep chasing her for the money.
Improvement and Services Committee - Apr 15, 2026
A recently resettled refugee owes $52,515 for destroying a brand-new traffic signal cabinet; staff already cut the bill to $45,389 by waiving labor and equipment, and her insurance will pay at most $10,000. Advocates asked the city to reduce the bill to around $10,000 with a payment plan; the committee held the item for more information.
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