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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY

ITEM SUMMARY:

Consider denial of a claim by Bob Gilreath, given by email directed to Kenny Smith, City Manager, dated October 30, 2016, in which Mr. Gilreath states it is his intent to file a lawsuit against the City and the Salvation Army. City Attorney Drew Whalen will address.


SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS OR CONCERNS:

The email fails to specify whether it is intended to be ante litem notice of a claim for money damages, pursuant to OCGA 36-33-5 or provide any "date of occurrence" from which a claim for damages arises.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Approve denial of the claim.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

The City is a Member of the Georgia Interlocal Risk Management Agency (GIRMA) which adjusts and defends liability claims for the its members. The City has a $25,000 deductible per claim. This claim has been turned over to GIRMA for adjustment.

ATTACHMENTS:
File NameDescription
Griffin_-_Gilreath_-_Notice_of_Intent_to_Sue_103016.pdfNotice of claim
Submitted by:

Meeting Date:

Drew Whalen, City Attorney

11/8/2016

Reviewed by:

 
Kenny L. Smith