Claim by Jaylin Inc. Copyrig hted
April 5, 2021
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 2.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Notice of Claims and Suits
SUM MARY: Clyde Kay for vehicle damage, Jaylin I nc. for property damage.
SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Referto CityAttorney
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Claim by Clyde Kay Supporting Documentation
Claim by Jaylin Inc. Supporting Documentation
Confidential
This communication and any attachments may contain information which is confidential
and prirrileged by law and is for the use of the designated recipient. If you are not the
intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this communication in
error, and tha� any re�iew, disclosure, dissemination, distribution or copying of its contents
is prohibi#ed. Please notify Ci#y of Dubuque immediately by telephone at (563}-589-4120 of
your receipt of #h�se items and destroy the communication and any attachments
immediately. Further disclosure of this information may violate state and federal
restrictions.
Confidential information may include the following:
1) Social Security Number(s)
2} MedicallHealth Information
� �ersonnetlDisciplinary �n�ormafiion
4) Bank Account Informatian
5) Financiallnformation
6) Credit Card Numbers
lf any documentat�on you desire �o submit to the C�ty of Dubuque contains any of the items above
#his co�er sheet must be attached directly to the confidentia! in#ormation and indicate the type of
informatian that is includ�d.
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a � �G �� � � , hereby certify �hat the attached documen#s
include the f wing protected information:
Social Security Number(s) Bank Acco�ar�t In#ormation
Medical/Health Information Financia{ Information
PersonnellDisciplinary Infiormation Credit Carci Number(s)
I understand tha� this information may be distributed within the City organiza#ion or to agents of the
City for processing and I hereby authorize the CEty to act accordingly taEcing all precautions to
protect my in#ormation from unnecessary distributipn.
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cr�mp[�te this form in �ull and att�ch any�dditi�nal informatic�n that suppflrt� your cl�irr�. �
The Claim must b� filed with fh� Ci#y Ct�rtc at City Hall, �U W; '13�" St,, �ubuque, IA �2C}01. Et �
will then b� referred by th� City Coun�il t� the appropriat� departm�nt fr�r investigation.
C)nce that investigation is completed, a r�pc�rt and recomm�nd�ti�n wiil k�e submitt�d to the �;
City Cc�un�il. You wi11 be prc�vided with a �c►py of that rept�rt�nd rect�mmendafiia�►� '�
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full detai)s upon which yr�u base your cl�im. If a City employ�e v�ras invc�l�r�d, ±give the �i
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19. Was anyvne injured? �lf�c�, give n�m�s, addresses, and �xt�nt of�nj�ri�s}.
12, 1N�s any darr�age �I�ane to property'? �tfi s�a, d�scribe property ��d the exten# of �
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°14. N�ve you b�en �ompensat�:�! fo� any part �r �11 of yc�ur cl�im by �ny Nn�urance �
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'17. Hav� y�u ma+de �ny cl�irn ag�ins�anyc� � eise for dama��s as a result of thi� in�id�r�t? '��
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'18. 1f the ans�r�er to �u��fiic�n 17 �s y�s, h�ve you receiv+�d any paym�n� fraam �Mat s�,urce, �
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Filing a Claim
When Shoe�ld � �ile a Clafm?
!f you have sustain�d an fnjury ar damage for►nihich yau belie�e the City or one of its employess is responsible,yau
may tile a olaim agatnst fhe City,
Hnw Da I Request a Claim Form?
1n order ta obtain a clatm form, ptease contaGt or�isit one vf the following Cify of#ices:
Citv CEerk's L7ffice Gitv Aitorne�'s Ofiice
Cify Wall Harbor View Ptace,Sfe.330
50 W. 1 Sth St. 300 Main St.
bubut(ue,IA S20E)1 �ubuque, IA 52d01
683.589.A120 563.5$3.4113
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Can I Send in Adcliti�nal lnformation w�th t�e Clatm Fr�rtt�7
Yes. If is recommer�cted thaf ycu send in as muah infor►�atian as possibfs wfth your c1aEm iarrr� in crd�r to expedite
the in�estigation of ihe�cEairn.Thfs �nc�udes, but is not timifed to, estimates, �eceipfs,medical bilfs, pictures and any
Qther in3vrm�fia�you feet enay be relevani to your a�aim. It Is also recammended that you send in copies cf Ihese
What Happ�ns Aft+�r I Fife My Claitr�7
Onc�a clairrt has 6een rece���d�ncf f1e-stamped by the City Gl�rk, it is forwarded to the City Aftorney`s 4f�ce for
in�esfigatinn,Cl�ima Invol+�ing p�rsonai injury or substantial praperty damag�will be forwarded to the Cify's claims
ager�oy for i�vesttgatf�n_You w�li receive a lefler frnrr'�the C€ly Attor�tay's Of�ce indicating thak your clalrr�F►as b�en
forwarded ta fhe claims agency.7his let#erwill afso contain the ct�irrjs agency's contaet lnformatlnn.
A c[air�s adjuster wlll lhen cant�ak you regarding your ciaim.At that paFnt,any questtons regarding your claEm
shauld be adsiressed tp t[�e cfaims adjwster,Ai[other Clairris wili be Farwarded tv the ap�ropriats CIty department for
tnvesEigatior�.Afier speaking with emplaye�s and consulting department records,the depa�tm�nt manager 1
supervisor wifl make a recammer�datiort as to whether the cEairn shauld be approved or denled.
Basec3 on that ir�t`orma#ion,lhe City Atiorney wEff then make a recommendatirsn to t[�e Cify Council as to whether th�
cEa1m shnulcl be a�pro►�ed or denied, if the City Ativrney recommends fhat the cla�m be cienlsd,you wltl recei�e a
copy o#ihe depar#ment manager/su�srvisar`s repo�t along with#he City Attorn�y's rep4rt tv fhe City Gouncil.
tf ihe Clty Attamey recommencfs that the cla9m be appraved,yot��nfill 1'eCeIv�the City AttvrCtey's raport ta the Ci1y
Caunoli as�elE as a releas�fnrm#e be signed a�d r�tumed tc the Clty Attorney`s Oi`fice.These ars oniy
recammendatlons. li!s Irnpartant to ttnt�that the final decision an al)clattn5 is made by the Cliy Counall.
No emptoyee of#he Gity has the autharity ta make arty representation to you a€s ia whe�her your cialm wfil or v�rill nnt
be p�id. If the City Cour�c�l approves the cfalm for payrrtent at tts Cify Ccsuncil meetEng,a check wil)be mafled to you
proVfded the City AtfoYrtiey's Ofiica has received yaur signed retaase form.
What if My Claitn is �enled by the C[ty Caunc117
The City Ccuncil rnakes its deterntlrtaflort ai City 6ounoil meetings,which are E�eid the frst and t�ird Mond�y of
each r�ortth.We rer.omrnend writing� feife�fo tha City Council indicatirtg why your claim shtruld not be denied a�d
any additfonal Informatian tY�st you�ave fn supporf your cialm.
If is not necessary#o appeal tFse Clty Atforney's recammendation[or denlat ot yaur claim befare the City Cduncit
makes its determinatior�,haw�ver,you r'�ay do so.You are in�ifed io attend the City Councfl meeting when your
claim will b$decEcEed; however,your attendance is no#mandatary and you sfill ha�e ihe righf to appeal ihe C9ty
Councll's deciafon any time afler it has beers made.
]f your clairrs ar appeal ia denled,yau have ihe aptlan of f31ing a lawsutt in a co�rrt of appropriate jurisdiciinn.
How L.ong Dn I Have t�Wait Before my Claim €s Resolrred7
The length of time it takea ta Inv�stfgate and resot�e a claEm depends largely on the nature o�the claim and ihe
amairnt of damagr�s involved.Soms atsims may taka a few�r�eks tcs eesatve,whtle nit�ers may take langer. If yau
wish ia check nt1 the status of your claim ar ifi yau have any questior�s or cnncems�bouf#he process,can#aai the
Cily Attorrtey's�ffia�at 563_583_q113.
You may�ile a claim at any��ms. However,if yaur clairr�is dented by the City Cauncii and you wish to iile a lawsuEt,
yau shauid be aware that state law rnay limit the t[me In w�ich ta fie a lawsuit.
Fi�ing a C1aim
Vllhen shou�d l file a claim?
fF you have sustai�ed an injury or persona! property damage for which you believe the City or one of its
employees is responsible, you may file a claim against the City.
How do I request a claim form?
�a-er��#a-ebtai�-a claim form, please contact or visit one of the follawing City_�fficesr
City Clerk's Office City Attorney's Office
City Ha11 Harbor Vew Place, Ste. 330
50 W. 13th St. 300 Main St.
Dubuq�ae, IA 52001 Dubuque, IA 52001
563.589.4120 553.583.4113
Can I send in additionaf information with the c�a�m form?
Yes. It is recommended tha�you send in as much information as possible with your claim form in order to
expedit�the in�estigation of the claim. This includes, but is not limifed to, estimates, receipts, medical
bills, pictures and any ather infarmation you feel may be relevant ta your claim. It is also recammended
that yau send in copies of these items and keep the originals #or your r�cords.
What happens after I file my claim?
Once a claim has been received and file-stamped by the City Clerk, it is forwarded to the City Attorney's
Office for in�estigation. Claims involving personaf injury or substa�tial property damage will be farwarded
to the City's claims agency for in�estigation. You will receive a letter from the City Attorney's Office
indicating that y�ur claim �as been forwarded to the claims agency. This letter will also contain the claims
agency`s contact information.
A claims adjuster will then contact yau regarding your claim. Afi that point, any questions regarding your
claim shauld be addressed t�the cfaims adjuster. All other claims will be forwarded to the appropriate
City department far in�estigation. After speawng with employees and consulting departmen#records, the
deparkment manager 1 supervisor will make a recommendation as to whether the claim should be
appro�ed or denied.
Based on that information, the City Attorney will then make a recommendation to t�e Citv Council as to _ _ ,
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wf�e�.her the claim should be appro�ed ar den�ed. If the City Attorney recommends that the claim be
denied, you will receive a copy af the department manager 1 supervisar's repo�E along with the City
Attorney's report to the City Council.
If the City Attor�ey recommends that the claim be approved, you wiil receive�he City Attorney's re�ort ta
the City Council as wel[ as a release form to be signed and returned to the City Attorney's Office. These
are only recamm�ndations. It is impartant to note that the final decision on a!f claims is made by the City
Council.
No employee of the City has the autharity to malce any represen�ation to you as to whe#her your claim will
or will not be paid. ff the City Council appraves the claim for payment at its City Council meeting, a check
will be mailed to you pro�ided the City Attorney's Office has received yaur signed release#orm.
What if my c�aim is denied by the City Council?
The City Council makes its determination at City Council rrEeetings, which are held the first and third
Nbnday of each mon#h. We recommend writing a letter fa the City Council indicating why your claim
should not be denied and any additional information#hat you have�o support yaur claim.
It is not r�ecessary to appeal the City Attorney`s recommendation for denial o#your claim before the City
Council makes its determination, howe�er, yau may do so. You are in�it�d to attend th� City Council
meeting when your claim will be decided; however, your attendance is not manda#ory and you st9ll ha�e
the rEght ta appeal the City CounciPs decisian any time after it has been made,
If your claim or appeal is denied, you have the aption of filing a lawsuit in a court of apprapriate
jurisdictior�.
How long do I have to wait before my claim is resolved?
The length of time if takes to in�estigate and resol�e a claim depends largely on the nature of the claim
and the amount of damages �nWoi�e�. Same claEms may take a few weeks to resolve, while others may
take longer. �f you wish ta check or�t�e stat�as of your claim or if you have any questions or cancerns
abaut the process, contact the City Attorney's Office at 563.583.4113.
How long do I ha�e to file a claim?
You may file a claim at any time. Howe�er, if yaur claim is denied by the City Council and you wish to file a
lawsuifi, you should be aware that state law may limit the time in which to file a lawsuit.
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April 5, 2021
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 3.
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 forthe lowa Communities
Assurance Pool: Clyde Kay for vehicle damage, Jaylin I nc. for property
damage.
SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
ICAP Referral Supporting Documentation
THE C[TY OF
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Masterpiece on the Mississippi
JONI MEDINGER
LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
To: Mayor Roy D. Buol and
Members of the City Council
DATE: 3/31/2021
RE: Claim Against the City of Dubuque by Jaylin Inc.
Claimant Date of Claim Date of Incident Nature of Claim
Jaylin Inc. 3/30/2021 3/17/2021 Property Damage
This is a claim in which claimant alleges claimant's property was damaged by a City
garbage truck.
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
John Klostermann, Public Works Director
Jaylin Inc.
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY DUBUQUE, IOWA
SUITE 330, HARBOR VIEW PLACE, 300 MAIN STREET DUBUQUE, IA 52001-6944
TE�EPHONE (563)589-4113/Fax (563)583-1040/EMai� jmedinge@cityofdubuque.org