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Director Memorandum 18-018
Date: February 6, 2018
Prepared By: Kathryn Hallberg, Management Analyst
Subject: Consideration of Damage Claim due to Uneven Asphalt on Colorado Street
and 8th Street - Kenneth Carter
Recommendation: That the Board denies the claim for damages and refers the issue to the
District’s insurance carrier.
On January 16, 2018, the Yucaipa Valley Water District received a claim from Mr. Kenneth Carter
(“Claimant”) for automobile repair costs of $1,598.42 incurred as a result of driving on uneven
asphalt located on Colorado Street and 8 Street on January 13, 2018.
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On January 16, 2018 the Claimant stated via phone conversation with District employee Kathryn
Hallberg, that he was traveling east on Colorado Street from the stop sign on 8 Street when he
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drove through the asphalt repair. The Claimant stated he saw the caution sign but was unable to
avoid the asphalt repair area. He drove through the asphalt repair area at 10 m.p.h. and damage
occurred to the rear shocks of his 2004 Mazda RX8.
The quote from Spreen Honda dated January 12, 2018 for repairs was delivered to the office on
January 17, 2018 and is attached. The Claimant also provided photos of the asphalt repair which
are also attached.
The Claimant is requesting to be reimbursed for the quoted cost of the repairs to his 2004 Mazda
RX8 in the amount of $1,178.42 for parts and $420.00 for labor.
Options for consideration:
• Option A – Deny the claim based on the information that was provided and refer the issue
to the District’s insurance carrier based on the fact that District staff reviewed the asphalt
repair and witnessed multiple vehicles going through the repair with no damage.
Additionally, there is an inconsistency between the date of the price quote from Spreen
Mazda as January 12, 2018 and the incident took place on January 13, 2018.
• Option B – Direct District staff to process a payment to Mr. Kenneth Carter.
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