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COUNTY OF SAN MATEOInter-Departmental Correspondence |
Employee and Public Services Department |
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DATE: |
April 26, 2004 |
BOARD MEETING DATE: |
May 11, 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: |
G02-164 |
Cowart, William C. |
6/2/03 Non-culpable |
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Claimant alleges Sheriff Office Deputies unreasonably and illegally authorized and permitted his estranged wife to forcibly break into the residence causing general damages, including distress, humiliation, anger, and fear. |
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G03-091 |
Miller, Ethan and Karen |
10/03-2/04 Non-culpable |
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Claimants allege the San Mateo County Planning Department revoked a validly issued permit for political gain. |
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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. |