TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS

FROM: ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER

DATE: OCTOBER 5, 2004

SUBJECT:

RECOMMENDATION

Reject the claim and direct staff to notify the claimant.

BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION

The claimant alleges a tree limb from a City tree fell and hit the top of her vehicle while driving southbound on Hawthorne Boulevard near Blackhorse Road on July 25, 2004. The claim damages is for $350.00. A copy of the claim is attached.

The City’s Claims Administrator, Carl Warren & Company, has advised the City to reject the claim.

FISCAL IMPACT

None associated with this report.

PREPARED BY

Gina Park

Assistant to the City Manager

APPROVED BY

Les Evans

City Manager

Attachment: claim