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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - December 19, 2007 J-01aAGENDA ITEM J - O 1 a &at CITY OF LODI COUNCIL COMMUNICATION TM AGENDA TITLE: Application for Leave to Present Late Claim for Carlos Tobar, Date of Loss 3/18/07 MEETING DATE: December 19,2007 PREPARED BY: Randi Johl, City Clerk RECOMMENDED ACTION: Deny, by motion action, the following Application for Leave to Present Late Claim: Mr. Carlos Tobar Date of Loss: March 18, 2007 Claim Filed: October 12, 2007 BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Mr. Tobar presented a claim for alleged property damage resulting from a tree limb falling on his vehicle. The claim was filed on October 12, 2007, approximately 3 '/2 weeks after the expiration of the relevant statute. The statute, as set forth in the Government Code, specifically requires that the claim be filed within a six-month period from the date of occurrence. Mr. Tobar has not shown due diligence in attempting to file the claim in a timely manner and ignorance of the law does not warrant granting the application. It is, therefore, respectfully requested that the City Council deny the Application for Leave to Present a Late Claim. FISCAL IMPACT: $1,200 (Amount of Claim). FUNDING AVAILABLE: Not Applicable. 0Johl�_ City Clerk APPROVED: %��` `i Blair Kt W, City Manager N 1AdministrationlCLERK\CouncillCOUNCOMX teClaim doe