(KMZA)--The Seneca City Council has approved the renewal of the city’s insurance coverage.

At their March 4th meeting, Jeff Kidd of SBS Insurance reviewed a quote from EMC Insurance, which provides comprehensive coverage for city operations. Kidd said the city will see a modest five percent increase in total premiums and noted he is pleased with the overall rates.

The new policy will take effect April 1st and run through April 1st, 2027.

Kidd also reported that the city will receive nearly fifteen thousand dollars back from EMC through a dividend program the company has offered annually since 2005.

In other business, the council approved a street closure request from Nemaha Central High School. Main Street from Third to Eighth Streets will be closed for the school’s annual Prom Grand March on Saturday, April 11th, from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m.

City Administrator Steve Brooks also told council members the geotechnical soil survey for the new water plant has been completed, marking another step forward in planning for the project.