Claim by Linda Irish Copyrighted
October 16, 2023
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 02.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Notice of Claims and Suits
SUM MARY: Jill Boge for vehicle damage; Mary Burke for vehicle damage; Linda I rish
for vehicle damage; J P Gasway Co I nc for vehicle damage; Lori Meyer
for property damage; Mercy One Medical Center for property damage;
Erica Nelson for vehicle damage
SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Referto CityAttorney
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Claim by Jill Boge Supporting Documentation
Claim by Mary Burke Supporting Documentation
Claim by Linda Irish Supporting Documentation
Clim by Mercy One Medical Center Supporting Documentation
Claim by Lori Meyer Supporting Documentation
Claim by Erica Nelson Supporting Documentation
Claim by J P Gasway Co Inc Supporting Documentation
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CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY �F DUBUQUE, IOWA ��+�'�'���`'�-L�
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This writfen repor# canstitufes your claim against the City of Dubuque, lowa. You should
eomplete this form i� full and attach any additional information that supports your claim.
The Claim must b� filed with the City Glerk at City Hall, 50 W, 13t" Sf., Dubuque, lA 5200'I. It
will then be �eferrec# �y fhe City Caunci� to the appropriate department for in�estigation.
�Jnce that in�estigation is completed, a report and recommendation w�ll �e submitted to the
Ci#y Council. You will be provided wifh a copy of tha� reporfi and recommenda#ion,
TH� FINAL DECISION ON A�L CLAIMS IS MADE BY THE CITY COUNCIL. NO EMPL�YEE OF
TH� CITY OF DUBUQUE HA5 THE AUTHORITY TO MAKE ANY REPRESENTATION TO YOU
AS TO WHETHER YDUR CLAIM WILL OR WlLL NOT B� PAID.
1. Name of C[aimant; Lir�da J. lrish
2. Ad�fress: �g� 2nd, St., Apt. 4; PO Box 294
City: Dickeyville State: W� Zip; 5380H
3. T�lephone Number; 6�8-2a�-5593
4. Dafe of Incident: ��12g��a23
5. Time of Incident: 7:20 PM
6. Location of Ir�cident (Be specific): Lacust Ramp at L.ocust Sf, entrance
7. D�SCRIBE ACCIDENT OR OCCURR�NCE THAT CAUSED INJURY OR DAMAGE. (Give
full details upon which you base your claim. If a City �mplayee was inval�ed, gi�e the
employee's narr�e.)
Dama��: Locust Ramp arm came down on vehicl� af Locust St. entrance and caused damage to �ood
af vehicle.
8. What w�re w�ather condi#ions [ike? c{ear
9. Give name and ac#dress of any witnesses: N/A
'10. Did police investigate? (If so, gi�e names of officers.�
No
11. Was anyan� injured? {If sa, gi�e names, addresses, and ext�nt af injuries).
No
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12. Was any damage done to property? (If so, describe property and the extent of
damages. Attach estimates of damages or describe basis for ascertaining extent of
damage.)
Damage to vehicle - attached
13. What other damages do you claim, if any? None -just to vehicle
14. Have you been compensated for any part or all of your claim by any insurance
company? (If so, give name and address of insurance company and amount paid.)
No, I have not reported to my insurance. City of Dubuque should be responsible for repairs to vehicle.
15. What amount do you claim from the City of Dubuque? �� �(A ( ��
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16. Why do you claim the City of Dubuque is respansible?
I was on City of Dubuque public property&faulty city equipment caused damage to my vehicle.
17. Mave you made any claim against anyone else for damages as a resulfi of this incident?
(If yes, give name and address.)
No
18. if the answer to G2uestion 17 is yes, have you received any payment from that source,
and if so, in what amount?
N/A
Dated at Dubuque, lowa this w� day of �(i��(�� , 2p�.
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Linda J. Irish (Print Name)
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Linda J. Irish
PO Box 294
Dicl<eyville, WI 53808
October 3, 2023
Russell Stecl<lein &
City Council:
I am asl<ing the City of Dubuque to approve my claim regarding damage to hood of my vehicle.
The Locust Ramp arm came down on my vehicle at approximately 7:20 am on 09/29/2023,
Friday, at Locust St. entrance; Grey Chevy Trax; License Plate 582WAA WI.
Attached is Claim Form, pictures of damage & estimated damage from reputable business here
in Dubuque, IA: Toys Done Right Body Shop.
I feel the City of Dubuque should "mal<e this righY' as this occurred on City of Dubuque Property
and faulty city equipment caused the damage to my vehicle.
Thanl< you for yourtime, consideration.
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Linda 1. Irish
Copyrighted
October 16, 2023
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 03.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Disposition of Claims
SUMMARY: CityAttorneyadvising thatthe following claims have been referred to
Public Entity Risk Services of lowa, the agent for the lowa Communities
Assurance Pool: J ill Boge for vehicle damage; Mary Burke for vehicle
damage; Linda I rish for vehicle damage; Lori Meyer for property
damage; Erica Nelson for vehicle damage; J P Gasway Co I nc for
vehicle damage
SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
PERS Jill Boge Supporting Documentation
PERS Mary Burke Supporting Documentation
PERS Linda Irish Supporting Documentation
PERS Lori Meyer Supporting Documentation
PERS Erica Nelson Supporting Documentation
PERS- P J Gasway Supporting Documentation
THE CTTY OF
DUB E MEMORANDUM
MasterpTece on the Mississippi
� ONI MEDINGER
LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
To: Mayor Brad M. Cavanagh and
Members of the City Council
DATE: 10/6/2023
RE: Claim Against the City of Dubuque by Linda Irish
Claimant Date of Claim Date of Incident Nature of Claim
Linda Irish 10/4/2023 9/29/2023 Vehicle Damage
This is a claim in which claimant alleges claimant's vehicle was damaged when the gate
in a City parking ramp came down in the vehicle's roof.
This claim has been referred to Public Entity Risk Services of lowa, the agent for the lowa
Communities Assurance Pool.
cc: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
Russ Stecklein, Interim Director of Dubuque Transportation Services
Linda Irish
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY DUBUQUE, IOWA
SUITE 330, HARBOR VIEW PLACE, 3OO MAIN STREET DUBUQUE, IA 52001-6944
TE�EPHONE (563)589-4113/Fax (563)583-1040/EMai� jmedinge@cityofdubuque.org