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COUNTY OF SAN MATEO
Inter-Departmental Correspondence
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Employee and Public Services Department
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DATE:
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April 3, 2006
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BOARD MEETING DATE:
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April18, 2006
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SPECIAL NOTICE/HEARING:
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None
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VOTE REQUIRED:
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Majority
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TO:
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Honorable Board of Supervisors
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FROM:
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Mary Welch, Director of Employee and Public Services
Steven M. Rossi, Risk Manager
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SUBJECT:
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Disposition of Claims Filed Against County
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RECOMMENDATION:
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Deny the claims listed below.
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VISION ALIGNMENT:
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Commitment: Provide responsive, effective, and collaborative government.
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Goal 20: Government decisions are based on careful consideration of future impact, rather than temporary relief or immediate gain.
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BACKGROUND:
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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:
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The Risk Management Division has reviewed these claims and recommends that you take the following action:
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Claim #
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Claimant
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Recommended Board
Action and Basis
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Claims recommended for denial:
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A05-053
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Brancart, Christopher
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2/28/06 Non-culpable
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Claimant alleges damages to dwelling on his property were caused by a County bus driver.
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G05-046
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Chaney, Eric D.
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9/30/05 Non-culpable
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Claimant alleges the Adult Probation Department employees removed and unlawfully seized a personal computer from his residence that was damaged upon return.
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G04-132K
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City of South San Francisco
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4/28/05 Non-culpable
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Claimants allege the County of San Mateo breached its duty of care and was negligent when it failed to properly supervise its contractor and to ensure that all necessary steps were taken to prevent the flooding at Colma Creek.
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G05-044
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Hearn, Lloyd A.
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9/30/05 Non-culpable
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Claimant alleges employees of the Housing Authority unlawfully and intentionally terminated his benefits.
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G05-047
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Moreno, Mario
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3/21/06 Non-culpable
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Claimant alleges lost personal property upon his release from jail.
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