HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff ReportKITTITAS COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
AGENDA STAFF REPORT
AGENDA DATE: February 21, 2017
ACTION REQUESTED: Approve Claim of Clayton Snyder.
BACKGROUND: The claimant, Clayton Snyder, (“Mr. Snyder”) claims
debris/aggregate fell off of a county vehicle and damaged the
windshield and hood of his new Ford 150. The total amount of the
claim is $618.45, which is the amount Mr. Snyder claims it will cost
to repair the damage to the windshield of his vehicle. Mr. Snyder
says he is not making a claim for damage to the hood of his truck.
Kittitas County Claim #201612290017.
INTERACTION: Public Works confirms the county was engaged in road operations at
the time and place listed in the claim. Public Works also confirms the
damage claimed is consistent with a claim of aggregate falling from a
dump truck driving at 55 mph.
Mr. Snyder did not submit photos of the damage to his truck.
However, he did bring his truck to the Prosecutor’s Annex for staff to
inspect. There did appear to be pits in the windshield of the truck.
RECOMMENDATION: Public Works recommends approving Kittitas County Claim
#201612290017.
HANDLING: Original – Clerk of the Board
Copy – Auditor
Copy – Prosecutor
ATTACHMENTS: Claim of Clayton Snyder
Public Works’ Response
Repair Estimate Submitted by Clayton Snyder
LEAD STAFF: Christopher Horner, Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
Mark Cook, Public Works Director