Claim Response, Takes, CraigBARRY A. LINDAHL,
CORPORATION COUNSELLCITY OF DUBUQUE
MEMO
To:
DATE:
RE:
Claimant
Craig J. Takes
Mayor Terrance M. Duggan and
Members of the City Council
March 31, 2003
Claim Against the City By Craig J. Takes
Date of Claim Date of Loss
03/19/03 03/05/03
Nature of Claim
Vehicle Damage
This is a claim in which claimant alleges that a City of Dubuque snowplow struck the
rear of claimant's 1991 Ford Explorer, damaging the rear quarter panel.
According to the report of John Klostermann, Street/Sewer Maintenance Supervisor,
Operations & Maintenance records show that this accident did occur as stated in the
claim, and Mr. Klostermann determined that the CitY is at fault.
It is therefore the recommendation of John Klostermann to approve this claim for the
amount of $750.25. The Legal Department concurs with this recommendation.
BAL/tls
CC:
Michael Van Milligen, City Manager
Jeanne Schneider, City Clerk
John Klostermann, Street/Sewer Maintenance Supervisor
Craig J. Takes
SUITE 330, HARBORVIEVV PLACE, 300 MAIN STREET DUBUQUE, IA 52001-6944
TELEPHONE (563) 583-4113 / FAX (563) 583-1040 / EMAIL BALESQ~MWCI.NET
Operations and Maintenance Department
925 Kerper Boulevard
Dubuque, Iowa 52001-2338
(563) 5894250 office
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March 28,2003
Barry Lindahl
Corporation Counsel
50 West 13t,h Street
Dubuque IA 52004-4864
Dear Barry:
This letter will respond to the claim filed by Mr. Craig Takes.
Our records-show that we were involved in the accident as stated in the claim and
have determined that we were at fault. Therefore, it is my recommendation to pay the
lowest estimate of the two submitted.
If you need any additional information concerning this claim, please contact me.
Sincerely, ,/.
Jbhn Klostermann
Street/Sewer Maintenance Supervisor
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