Claim by Rodney Miller 01-26-09
CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
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The claim must be filed with the City Clerk at City Hall, 50 West 13`h St., Dubuque, IA 52001. It will then be referred to
the appropriate department for investigation and to the City Attorney's Office. Once that investigation is completed, a
report and recommendation will be submitted to the City Council. You will be provided with a copy of that report and
recommendation.
The final decision on all claims is made by the City Council. No employee of the City of Dubuque has the authority to
make any representation to you as to whether your claim will or will not be paid.
1. Name of Claimant: Rodney C. Miller
2. Address: 611 Kaufmann Avenue
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4. Date of Incident: 1-26-09
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6. Location of Incident (Be specific):2340 Hempstead St.
7. Describe the accident or occurrence that caused injury or damage. (Give full details upon which you base your
claim. If a City employee was involved, give the employee's name.)
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10. Did^p/olive investigate?'(If so, give names of officers.)
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11. Was~~any~~one injured? (If so, give names, addresses, and extent of injuries.)
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12. Was any damage done to property? (If so, describe property and the extent of damages. Attach estimates of
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13. What other damages do you claim, if any?
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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.)
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15. What amount do you claim from the City of Dubuque? ~~~. ~~
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18. If the answer to Question 17 is yes, have you received any payment from that source, and if so, in what amount?
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17. Have you made any claim against anyone else for damages as a result of this incident? (If yes, give name and
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February 23, 2009
City Council
City Hall
50 W. 13m Street
Dubuque IA 52001
Dear Members of the City Council:
I am submitting a claim for damages to my rental property located at 2340 Hempstead Street.
On January 26, 2009, there was awater-main break on Lowell Street. This water-main break
caused the main sewer-line in front of Hempstead Street to backup through the basement floor
drains of 2340 Hempstead Street. Three to four feet of muddy water caused major damage to
the basement of property located at 2340 Hempstead Street. I am aware that at least two other
houses on Hempstead Street experienced similar damages to their property as well.
I spoke with John Klosterman from Public Works, via telephone, on January 29, 2009. John
stated he is aware that there is an 8 inch sewer pipe problem in front of Hempstead Street
which he has submitted to the Engineering Department. He is not sure when the Engineering
Department planned on doing the repairs. John stated that once he submits problems to the
Engineering Department, it is out of his hands.
Due to the water-main break on Lowell Street and the known problems with the main sewer-line
in front of Hempstead Street, I believe the City is responsible for the damages to 2340
Hempstead Street. Enclosed are receipts, estimates and pictures of the damages that occurred
on January 26, 2009 at 2340 Hempstead Street.
Please contact me at 563-599-2871 if you have any questions or need additional information.
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Rodney C. Miller
611 Kaufmann Avenue
Dubuque IA 52001
Enclosures
2340 Hempstead Street
Expenses incurred as a result of a City watermain break on
January 26, 2009
Menards New Carpet for Basement steps $
Hanten Flooring Carpet installation
ServiceOne New Furnace & Installation
Lowes New Washing Machine
Lowes New Clothes Dryer & Deep Freezer
Jeff Link Used Dehumidifier
Complete Construction Teardown Bathroom Walls, Sink and Toilet.
Dispose of all Damaged Materials
104.26
80.00
2, 300.00
328.00
674.03
90.00
686.00
Complete Construction Reconstruct Basement Bathroom & 2,065.00
Replace Basement Floor Tile
Kanndo Professional Services Basement clean-up
Rod Miller -Owner Clean-up time and labor
Anthony Denlinger -Tenant Clean-up time and labor
Rod Miller -Owner Lost Three Window Air Conditioners
Total Landlord Loss/Expenses
Tenant (Anthony Denlinger) See attached
Total Tenant Loss/Expenses
Total Loss/Expenses at 2340 Hempstead Street
1,385.13
225.00
225.00
300.00
$ 8,462.42
$ 1,420.00
$ 9,882.42
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