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COUNTY OF SAN MATEO
Inter-Departmental Correspondence
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Human Resources Department
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DATE:
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May 5, 2008
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BOARD MEETING DATE:
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May 20, 2008
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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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Donna Vaillancourt, Director, Human Resources Department
Janine Keller, 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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G07-061
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Kirsch, Kevin
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2/13/08 Non-culpable
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Claimant alleges lost personal property upon his transfer to Marion County jail.
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G07-063
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Rodriguez, Andrew J.
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3/24/08 Non-culpable
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Claimant alleges his truck was parked at a parking lot at Ralston Avenue and Highway 92 when it was broken into.
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G07-059
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Smith, Adrian & Kathy
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12/13/07 Non-culpable
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Claimant alleges the main sewer line blockage that flooded their downstairs bathroom was directly attributed to the County's neglect.
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G07-062
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Toschi, Michael and Farmers Insurance Company
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1/14/08 Non-culpable
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Claimants allege personal and real property damage at 2511 Park Road in Redwood City due to trees that fell.
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G07-060
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Welsh, Paul
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3/12/08 Non-culpable
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Claimant alleges lost personal property upon being transferred to the Santa Rita jail.
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