TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER
DATE: NOVEMBER 1, 2005
SUBJECT: CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY BY RUDY MAUS ET. AL.
RECOMMENDATION
Reject the claim and direct staff to notify the claimant.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The claimant alleges the City failed to maintain the storm drainage system and as a result flooded the home was flooded during a rainstorm on February 19, 2005. The claim damage amount is estimated in excess of $200,000. A copy of the claim is attached.
The City’s Claims Administrator, Carl Warren and 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