Claim by Diane (Jon) TrotterTHE CTI'Y OF
DUB E
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
MEMORANDUM
TRACEY STECKLEIN
PARALEGAL
To: Mayor Roy D. Buol and
Members of the City Council
DATE: March 20, 2009
RE: Claim Against the City of Dubuque by the Diane Trotter
Claimant Date of Claim Date of Loss Nature of Claim
Diane Trotter 03/19/09 01/31/09 Property Damage
This is a claim in which claimant alleges that the foundation, garage and basement of
her property at 1850 North Algona sustained water damage due to a water main break
on Algona Street.
This claim has been referred to Public Entity Risk Services of Iowa, the agent for the Iowa
Communities Assurance Pool.
BAL:tIs
cc: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
Bob Green, Water Department Manager
Diane Trotter
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY DUBUQUE, IOWA
SUITE 330, HARBOR VIEW PLACE, 300 MAIN STREET DUBUQUE, IA 52001-6944
TELEPHONE (563) 583-4113 / FAx (563) 583-1040 / EnnAIL tsteckle@cityofdubuque.org
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This written report constitutes your claim against the City of Dubuquew lowa,• ~4 .could complete this form in full and
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The claim must be filed with the City Clerk at City Hall, 50 We~~1'3~'I'ST~,"6ubuque, 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: Jon & Diane Trotter
2. Address: _1850 N. Algona
3. Telephone Number: _563-557-2549
4. Date of Incident: 1/31/09
5. Time of Incident: -approx. 5:30 a.m.
6. Location of Incident (tae specific): _in street in front of 1850 N. Algona,
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.)
-City water main split in front of our home with the majority of water directed at our residence. Water level was past front steps and
-down foundation, into finished basement. Water also ran down both sides of home, down window into finished basement and
_laundry room. Down into gargae on other side.
8. What were weather conditions like? cold
9. Give name and address of any witnesses: -Bob Dolan 1885 N. Grandview and other neighbors, in addition to city crew. Spoke
-with AI, the City Mapper, and other City Employees.
10. Did police investigate? (If so, give names of officers.)
N/A- City was on scene
11. Was anyone injured? (If so, give names, addresses, and extent of injuries.)
No
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.)
Yes. See #7 above and attached claims from ServPro and Rettinmaier Flooring. We have small children (ages 3 & 1) who
-play downstairs on a regular basis and we are very concerned with mold issues and damage to the carpet. in addtion, there is now
-damage to foundation resulting in future water issues and re-sale value if not fixed.
13. What other damages do you claim, if any? See estimates.
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.)
15. What amount do you claim from the City of Dubuque? -Per estimates, including bill = $18733.60. (ServPro total= 15600.26 and _
_Rettinmaier= 3133.34)
16. Why do you claim the City of Dubuque is responsible? -City's main water broke causing major damage to our residence.
17. Have you made any claim against anyone else for damages as a result of this incident? (If yes, give name and
address.)
18. If the answer to Question 17 is yes, have you received any payment from that source, and if so, in what amount?
Dated this _19 day of -March , 20_09_
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PROPOSAL
DATE 2/6/2009
F LOO R I N G
1105 Loras Boulevard
Dubuque, Iowa 52001
-563-583-8876
563-583-8715-Fax
NAME l ADDRESS
MR. & MRS..I01=iN TROTTER
1850 N. ALGONA ST.
DuBUQuE, IA 52001
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DESCRIPTION
TOTALI
REPLACEMENT DUE TO WATER DAMAGE.
REMOVE AND DISPOSE OF EXISTING. INSTALL PAD AND CARPET COLONY SQUARE,
RATTAN IN LOWER LEVEL AND ON STEPS. `
MATERIAL
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10479 Timothy street
Dubuque ia. 52003
Phone 563-584-2242
Fax 563-584-2373
TAX# 42-1474519
Client: John Trotter
Home: 1850 Algona St.
Dububuque,lA 52001
Operator Info:
Operator: TODD
Estimator: Cale Waterman
Business: 10479 Timothy street
Dubuque,lA
Type of Estimate:
Date Entered: 3/I 1/2009
Date Assigned:
Home: {563) 557-2539
Business: {563} 584-2242
Price List: IADUSB FEB09
Restoration/Service/Remodel
Estimate: 2009-03 -11-0755
This estimate does not include, or is limited to any unforeseen work that may be necessary to complete Lhis job
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10479 Timothy street
Dubuque Ta. 52003
Phone 563-584-2242
Fax 563-584-2373
TAX# 42-1474519
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LAUNDRY
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1 SO1.S6 SF Walls & Ceiling
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12.76 SY Flooring
48.34 LF Ceil. Perimeter
DESCRIPTION QNTY REMOVE
Ceiling Height: $'
114.85 SF Ceiling
114.85 SF Floor
48.34 LF Floor Perimeter
REPLACE TOTAL
R&R Paneling 386.7 t SF 0.26 2..22 959.04
R&R Batt insulation - 4" - RI3 149.03 SF 0.31 0.55 128.17
R&R Vinyl tle 114.$S SF 0.97 2.91 445.61
Detach & Reset Closet Organizer -Wire 3.00 LF 0.00 0.00 182.85
shelves -Average grade
Detach & Reset Toilet 1.00 EA 0.00 0.00 126.38
Sink -single -Detach & reset 1.00 EA 0.00 76.97 76.97
Detach & Reset Vanity 2.00 LF 0.00 0.00 l Ot).44
Detach & Reset Dryer -Electric 1.00 EA 0.00 a.oo 23.91
Detach & Reset Washer -Top-loading 1.00 EA 0.00 0.00 26.55
Electrician -per hour 2.00 NR 0.00 49.85 99.70
The above line item is for surface mount dryer hook up.
Suspended ceiling grid -Detach & reset 2 i 0.00 SF 0.00 0.94 197 40
Water extract from floor -Cat 3 water -aft 114.85 SF 0.00 1.56 179 17
business hrs
Apply anti-microbial agent -after hours 114.85 SF 0.00 0.29 33.31
Content Manipulaton charge -per hour - 1.50 HR 0.00 42.45 63.68
after hours
Totals: LAUNDRY 2,b4:1.18
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10479 Timothy street
Dubuque Ia. 52003
Phone 563-584-2242
Fax 563-584-2373
TAX# 42- i 474519
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DESCRIPTION
Ceiling Height: 8'
177.36 SF Walls 19.32 SF Ceiling
196.67 SF Walls & Ceiling 19.32 SF Floor
2.15 SY Flooring 22.17 LF Floor Perimeter
22.17 LF Ceil. Perimeter
QNTY REMOVE REPLACE TOTAL
R&R Drywall replacement per LF - up to 2' 22.17 LF 1.91 6.61 188.88
tall
Texture drywall -smooth /skim coat 66.51 SF 0.00 0.82 54.54
Seal then paint the walls {2 coats) 177.36 SF 0.00 0.66 117.06
Detach & Reset Closet Organizer -Wire 9.00 LF 0.00 0.00 548.55
shelves -Average grade
R&R Catpet pad 19.32 SF 0.10 0.72 15 84
Remove Carpet 19.32 SF 0.23 0.00 4.44
Carpet 22.22 SF 0.00 4.57 101.55
15 % waste added for Carpet .
Water extract from floor -Cat 3 water -aft 19.32 SF 0.00 1.56 3k).14
business hrs
Apply anti-micrabial agent -after hours 19.32 SF 0.00 0.29 5.60
Content Manipulation charge -per hour - 2.00 HR 0.00 42.45 84.90
after hours
Totals: CLOSET 1, 151.50
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Missing Wall: 1- 2'6" X 17'0"
DESCRIPTION
Clean carpet -cleaning charge per step
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Ceiling Height: 17'
247.52 SF Wails
270.03 SF Walls & Ceiling
5.21 SY Flooring
20.50 LF Ceii. Perimeter
Opens .into FAMILY
QNTY REMOVE
12.00 EA 0.00
22.51 SF Ceiling
46.87 SF Floor
25.45 LF Floor Perimeter
Goes to FloorlCeiling
REPLACE TOTAL
3.53 42.36
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QNTY REMOVE REPLACE TOTAL
]0479 Timothy street
Dubuque Ia. 52003
Phone 563-584-2242
Fax 563-584-2373
TAX# 42- (4745 19
CONTINUED -STAIRS
DESCRIPTION
Apply anti-microbial agent -after hours 168.73 SF 0.00 0.29 48.93
Totals: STAIRS 91.29
FAMILY
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Ceiling Height: 8'
878.97 SF Walls
1,288.10 SF Walls & Ceiling
45.46 SY Flooring
109.50 LF Ceil. Perimeter
409.14 SF Ceiling
409.14 SF Floor
109.50 LF Floor Perimeter
Missing Wall: 1- 2'6" X 1T0" Opens into STAIRS Goes to FloorlCeilfing
DESCRIPTION QNTY REMOVE REPLACE TOTAL
R&R T & G paneling -knotty pine 450.39 SF 0.33 4.48 2, ! b6.38
paneling (unfinished)
R&R Trim board - 1" x 2" -installed (pine) 56.OU LF 0.3 2 2.22 141.68
Suspended ceiling grid - Detach ~ reset 210.00 SF 0.00 0.94 197.40
R&R Batt insulation - 4" - R 13 403.94 SF 0.31 O.SS 347.34
R&R Carpet pad 409.14 SF 0.10 0.72 33549
Remove Carpet 409.14 SF 0.23 0.00 94.10
Carpet 470.51 SF OAO 4.57 2,150.23
l 5 % waste added for Carpet .
Water extract from floor -Cat 3 water - aR 306.85 SF 0.00 1.56 478.69
business hrs
Apply anti-microbial agent -after hours 409.14 SF 0.00 0.24 118.65
Content Manipulation charge -per hour - 2.50 HR 0.00 42.45 l Ob
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after hours .
Totals: FAMILY 6,136.14
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Phone 563-5842242
Fax Sb3-584-2373
TAX# 42-1474519
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DESCRIPTION QNTY REMOVE REPLACE TOTAL
Air mover (per 24 hour period) - No 15,00 EA 0.00 26.23 393.45
monitoring
Dehumidifier (per 24 hour period) - XLarge 3.00 EA 0.00 ! O I.25 303.75
- No monitoring
Equipment setup, take down, and 5.00 HR 0.00 37.57 187.85
monitoring (hourly charge)
Emergency service call -after business 1.00 EA 0.00 156.7b 15b.76
hours
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Totals: EQUIPMENT 1,041.81
Total: Main Level 11,063 92
Llne Item Totals: 2009-03-11-0755 11,Ob3.!t2
Grand Total Areas:
1,590.52 SF Walls
712.03 SF Floor
0.00 SF Long Wall
624.31 SF Ceiling
79.11 SY Flooring
0.00 SF Short Wall
2,314.84 SF Walls and Ceiling
205.46 LF Floor Perimeter
200.50 LF Ceil. Perimeter
590.17 Floor Area
87b.00 Exterior Wall Area
0.00 Surface Area
0.00 Total Ridge Length
517.75 Total Area
109.50 Ext~:rior Perumeter of
Walls
0.00 Number of Squares
0.00 Total Hip Length
1,269.35 Interior Wall Area
0.00 Total Perimeter Length
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TAX# 42-1474519
Coverage
Amount % Grand Total
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Other Structures
Contents
Total
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11,063.92 100.00%
0.00 0.00%
0.00 0.00%
11,063.92 100.00%
13,276.70 100.00%
0.00 0.00%
0.00 0.00%
13,276.70 100.00%
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TAX# 42-1474519
Line Item Total
Overhead
Profit
Replacement Cost Vaine
Net Claim
Summary for Dwelling
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10479 Timothy street
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Phone 563-5842242
Fax 563-584-2373
TAX# 42-1474519
Line Item Total
Overhead
Profit
Replacemeat Cost Yaiue
Net Claim
Summary for Dwelleng
1,936.30
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@ 10.0% x 1,936.30 19:3.63
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10479 Timothy street
Dubuque Ia. 52003
Phone 563-5842242
Fax 563-584-2373
TAX# 42-1 4745 1 9
Client: John Trotter Home: (563) 557-2549
Home: 1850 Algona St.
Dububuque,lA 52001
Operator Info:
Operator: TODD
Estimator: Cale Waterman Business: (553) 584-2242
Business: 10479 Timothy street
Dubuque, lA
Type of Estimate:
Date Entered: 3/11/2009 Date Assigned:
Price List: IADUSB FEB09
RestorationlService/Remodel
Estimate: 2009-03- I 1-0755BILL
This estimate does not include, or is limited to any unforeseen work that may be necessary to complete this job
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386.7] SF V~'alls
501.56 SF Rails & Ceiling
12.76 SY Flooring
48.34 LF Ceil. Peruneter
Ceiling Height: 8'
114.85 SF Ceiling
114.85 SF Floar
48.34 LF Floor Perimeter
DESCRIPTION QNTY REMOVE REPLACE TOTAL
Water extract from floor -Cat 3 water -aft I 14.85 SF 0.00 1.56 179•.17
business hrs
Apply anti-microbial agent -after hours 114.85 SF 0.00 0.29 33.31
Totals: LAUNDRY 212 48
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177.36 SF Walls
196.67 SF Walls & Ceiling
2.15 SY Flooring
22.17 LF Ceil. Perimeter
Gelling Height: $'
19.32 SF Ceiling
19.32 SF Floor
22.17 LF Floor Perimeter
DESCRIPTION Q1VTY REMOVE REPLACE TOTAL
Water extract from floor -Cat 3 water -aft 19.32 SF 0.00 1.56 30.14
business hrs
Apply anti-microbial agent -after hours ! 9.32 SF 0,00 0.29 5.60
Totals: CLOSET
35 74
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TAX# 42-1474519
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DESCRIPTION
247.52 SF ~4`alls
270.03 SF VCaIls & Ceiling
5.21 SY Flooring
20.50 LF Ceii. Perimeter
Opens into FA1'IILY
QNTY REMOVE
Ceiling Height: 17'
22.51 SF Ceiling __.__
46.87 SF Floor
25.45 LF Floor Perimeter
Goes to Floor/Ceiling
REPLACE TOTAL
Apply anti-microbial agent -after hours 168.73 SF 0.00 0.29 48.93
Totals: STAIRS 48.93
Missing Wall:
DESCRIPTION
FAMILY Ceiling Height: 8'
878.97 SF Wails 409.14 SF Ceiling
1,288.10 SF Vkails & Ceiling 409.14 SF Floor
45.46 SY Flooring 109.50 LF Floor Perimeter
109.50 LF Ceil. Perimeter
i - 2'b" X 17'0" Opens into STAIRS Gces to Floor/Ceiling
QNTY REMOVE REPLACE TOTAL
Water extract from floor -Cat 3 water -aft 306.85 SF 0.00 1.56 478.69
business hrs
Apply anti-microbial agent -after hours 409,14 SF 0.00 0.29 118.65
Totals: FAMILY 597.34
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10479 Timothy street
Dubuque ia. 52003
Phone 563-5842242
Fax 563-584-2373
TAX# 42-1414519
EQUIPMENT
DESCRIPTION QNTY REMOVE REPLACE TOTAL
Air mover (per 24 hour period} - No 15.00 EA 0.00 26.23 393.45
monitoring
Dehumidifier (per 24 hour period) - XLarge 3.00 EA 0.00 101.25 303.75
- No monitoring
Equipment setup, take down, and 5.00 HR 0.00 37.57 187.85
monitoring (hourly charge)
Emergency service call -after business 1.00 EA 0.00 156.76 156.7b
hours
Totals: EQUIPMENT 1,041.81
Total: Main Level 1,936.30
Line Item Totals: 2009-03-ii-0TSSBILL 1,936.30
Grand Total Areas:
1,690.52 SF Walls
7 2 2.03 SF Floor
0.00 SF Long Wall
590.17 Floor Area
876.00 Exierior Wall Area
0.00 Surface Area
0.00 Total Ridge Length
624.3 i SF Ceiling
79.I 1 SY Flooring
0.00 SF Short Wa11
617.75 Total Area
109.50 Exterior Perimeter of
Walls
0.00 l~lurnber of Squares
0.00 Total Hip Length
2,314.84 SF Walls and Ceiling
205.46 LF Floor Perimeter
200.50 LF Ceil. Perimeter
1,269.36 Interior Wail Area
0.00 Total Perimeter Length
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Coverage Amount % Grand Total
Dwelling 1,936.30 100.04% 2,323.Sb 100.00%
Other Structures 0.00 0.00% 0.00 0.00%
Contents 0.00 0.00% 0.00 UAO%
Total 1,936.30 100.00% 2,323.Sb 100.00%
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