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Originally Posted by Strange Brew
In this scenario, what outcome is possible other than the city paying for the repairs? How would they determine the "value" of the fence. It doesn't have a FMV since it can't be sold. Isn't that why they are asking for repair quotes?
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New less depreciation equals the value of the damaged property. This is where arguments, negotiation and sometimes litigation comes in.
Listen I hope the OP gets squared away, and the city may very well pay the full costs, but be clear they are under no obligation to pay the costs to repair the fence, the only need to pay him the value of the items they damaged.