HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 4.08 PacBell Claim 85-2 (2) CITY OF DUBLIN
AGENDA STATEMENT
CITY COUNCIL [~EETING DATE: August 12,
1985
85-2
SUBJECT : Claim Submitted by Pacific Bell, July 31, 1985
EXHIBITS ATTACHED : Claim against the City of Dublin
RECOMMENDATION
Deny the claim and refer the matter to the Insurance
Carrier
FINANCIAL STATEMENT: Estimated cost of damage - $19,000
D~SCRIPTION : Valley Crest Landscape, Inc., allegedly damaged a
~ific Bell telephone cable at the intersection of Dublin Boulevard and
~zllage Parkway. Valley Crest is the contractor handling the median
landscaping on Village Parkway, Dublin Boulevard and Amador Valley
Boulevard.
It appears that the contract with Valley Crest Landscape, Inc., provides
indemnification for the City. Staff has provided the insurance broker with
a copy of the contract and the certificate of insurance. Pacific Bell
estimates the cost of repair at $19,000.
Staff recommends that the City Council deny the claim and direct SLaff to
notify the City's Insurance Broker.
~ COPIES TO: J. Serna,
tli
. Pacific Bell
ITEM NO. ~ 1155 Market St., Suite 300
San Francisco. CA 94103-15~6
Ben Fernandez, Insurance BroKer
CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY OF: Dublin
Pacific Bell presents a claim for damages against the City
of Dublin as provided in Government Code Section 900 et. seq.
Claimant's Address:
Pacific Bell Security
1155 Market Street, suite 300
San Francisco, CA 94103-1566
Date of Occurrence:
June 24, 1985
RECEIVED.
rJULi 11985
CITY OF DUBLIN
Location:
Dublin Boulevard and Village Parkway, Dublin
Circumstances Causing Claim:
Your contractor, Valley Crest Landscaping, damaged our
buried 1800 pair cable with a backhoe. The backhoe was
operated by Jose Grellana and was under the supervision
of Ernest Diaz. The damage caused the cable to be
replaced. Our facilities were clearly and accurately
located and marked
Description and Itemization of Damage:
The replacing and splicing of a DSMC-1500 cable
related conduit.
and
Estimated Amount of Claim:
*(NOTE: This is an estimated amount. Final actual cost
billing will be presented whe~ all charges are determined.)
$19,000.00
Date of Claim:July 25, 1985
Pacific Bell claim Number:
12C546-208
J. SERNA. III
AREA CLAIMS MANAGER