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6.2B <br /> -- _ _ .. _ -----�-- -.....- — .. ...-------- _ --- - ..—--- _--- Page 1 <br /> � R�PaRT <br /> To the Honorabl� May�r a�d City ��un+cil <br /> From the City Manager <br /> April 9, 2007 <br /> Subject � <br /> Claim from Attorney Michael A. Kelly on Behalf of Stephen Pettit <br /> Recommendation <br /> Staff recommends the re�ection of subject claim. <br /> Background <br /> This claim is being brought to Council because if this clairn results in a monetary <br /> settlement, it is possible that the settlement cauld ex�eed $15,000. According tc resolution <br /> no. 14595, if an amount to be paid for a general liability claim exceeds$15,000,any denial, <br /> allowance, allowance in part, settlemen#, or compramise must be approved by Councif. <br /> On March 21, 2006, traffic afficers from Redwood City and several other agencies were <br /> conducting "rolfing lane closures"while participating in a funeral procession in San Mateo. <br /> Deputy Pettit of the County of San Mateo Sherriff's Department stopped ahead of <br /> Redwood City Police Officer Steven Barker who was unable to stop. Barker's motarcycle <br /> struck the back of Pettit's motorcycle resulting in injuries to Pettit. Although Deputy Pettit <br /> has a workers' compensation claim pending against the County (his employer), he is also <br /> seeking to recover damages from the City. <br /> It has been recommended by legal counsel that this claim be denied. <br /> a� �f <br /> �� /,r �' �_, - - <br /> �, :� :� <br /> j �: ,�i;CI '�, <br /> B an J. onty Edward P�Evere�t , <br /> Director of�inance and Financial Planning City Manager <br /> Attachments <br /> None <br />