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COUNTY OF SAN MATEOInter-Departmental Correspondence |
Employee and Public Services Department |
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DATE: |
March 8, 2004 |
BOARD MEETING DATE: |
March 23, 2004 |
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TO: |
Honorable Board of Supervisors |
FROM: |
Mary Welch, Director of Employee and Public Services Priscilla H. Morse, Risk Manager |
SUBJECT: |
Disposition of Claims Filed Against County |
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Recommendation
Deny the claims listed below. |
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Background
Under authority of Resolution No. 35006 and Ordinance No. 2321, the Board directed the Director to process claims filed against the County. Further investigation may indicate justification for payment by the County. If so, payment will be made under the authority of the Risk Manager or will be brought back to the Board. |
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Discussion basis for excuse
The Risk Management Division has reviewed these claims and recommends that you take the following action: |
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Claim # |
Claimant |
Recommended Board
Action and Basis |
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Claims recommended for denial: |
G03-078 |
Conner, Eric |
9/03 Non-culpable |
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Claimant alleges settlement fraud by San Mateo County Revenue Services. |
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G03-079 |
Gallegos, Geno |
2/6/04 Non-culpable |
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Claimant alleges negligence by the administrator of the Private Defender Program by breaching a contract by not appointing and providing competent and effective counsel to clients. |
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G03-075 |
Kamps Propane |
2/2/04 Non-culpable |
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Claimants allege their truck used to fill a propane tank located at North Peak got stuck in mud and are seeking reimbursement for costs incurred to tow their truck and loss of down time revenue. |
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Vision Alignment |
This item keeps the commitment of responsive, effective and collaborative government through goal number 20: Government decisions are based on careful consideration of future impact, rather than temporary relief or immediate gain. |