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October 10, 2017
Mr. Christopher Horner
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
205 West Fifth, Room 213
Ellensburg, WA 98926-3129
RE: Claim No
Dear Mr. Horner:
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLEC WORKS
Mark R. Cook, PE Director
201708160073
Public Works has reviewed the claim for damage (EXHIBIT 1) submitted by Teresa Ann Sloan;
James Foode dated 08/16/2017. 1 have verified that the gate utilized by Ms. Sloan on August
12, 2017 was damaged at the time Ms. Sloan alleges damage to her vehicle (EXHIBIT 2) from
M2 Fence Company.
It is my understanding that Ms. Sloan has a private hangar at Bowers Field and that she
regularly uses the east gate when accessing her hangar. Her frequent use of the gate requires
her to have a good understanding of the functionality of the gate. It is reasonable to assume that
Ms. Sloan should have known that abandoning her vehicle in the middle of the gate opening
would result in the gate closing. It appears that is exactly what happened. Our gate contractor
notes that there was no damage to the gate edge — suggesting the gate closed on the vehicle
and reversed according to design specifications. Our contractor also expresses bewilderment
as to why someone would abandon their vehicle in the middle of the gate closure.
While I acknowledge that our gate was damaged at the time of the reported incident, I cannot
excuse the culpability of Ms. Sloan who is familiar with the gate and its operational sequence. It
is reasonable to assume that Ms. Sloan should have known better than to abandon her vehicle
in the midst of a gate cycle. I recommend that the claim for damages be paid by the Board of
County Commissioners at a reduced claim value of $603.61 — one half of the claim cost.
T
ectfly,
R. Cook
Director
Attachments: Exhibit 1 Claim No. 201708160073
Exhibit 2 M2 Supporting Electronic Message
C: Lisa Young, Risk Manager
411 N. Ruby St, Suite #1 TEL (509) 962-7523
Ellensburg, WA 98926 FAX (509) 962-7663
Dept. of Public Works
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Exhibit 1: Claim No. 201708160073
411 N. Ruby St, Suite #1 TEL (509) 962-7523
Ellensburg, WA 98926 FAX (509) 962-7663
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Claims Against County/rls/mise TNESA SLOAN
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KITTITAS COUNTY CLAIM FOR DAMAGES
Return to:
County Auditor
205 W 5's Ave, Suite 105
Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-962-7504
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Please read the entire form before completion. Fill out each question as completely as possible,
to the best of your ability. Do not hesitate to use the back side of this form if you need more than
the space provided. An incomplete response may delay the processing of your claim.
1. Name (Including spouse, if married):
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7. Describe in detail the defect which caused the injury:
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14. Describe the damages or injuries which you sustained as a result of thg incident:
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15. What is the amount of damages claimed? (Include estimates and bills, if available):
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Kittitas Cmmty Claim for Damages Form
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UNIVERSITY AUTO CENTER Federal ID: 911148556
Resale Number: c600411211
p'( PO Bx 619, 607 N Pearl St, ELLENSBURG, WA State EPA: wado19201771
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Phone: (509) 962-7176
RF'etimioM. Eslijimate
Customer: SLOAN, TERESA lob Number:
Written By: Paul Chrlsmer -
Adjuster: ELLIS, SAKENAH, (800) 832.5495 Business
Insured: SLOAN, TERESA Policy #: AMC Claim #: 036008941-0001
Typeflf:toss: COLL- Onlisbn Date pf loss: .8/12/201712AO PM .Days to Repair: -0
Point of Impact: 10 Left Front Pillar (Left
Side)
Owner:
SLOAN,TERESA
2310 N ELLINGTON ST
ELLENSBURG, WA 98926-2096
(569).963' 16gl Business
(509) 925-1028 Evening
Inspection Location:
607 N Pearl St
Ellensburg, WA 98926.3115
Other
VEHICLE
Insurance Company:
LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
Warrenville Claim Office
27201 Be11a,VLsia. Parkway
Suife400
Warrenville, IL 60555
(800) 838-7103 Business
2015 SURA Impreza Wagon Sport;Limited:w/Continuousiy-Variable Transmission 46 W0N+.2:GL GasollneSequentidl 7MPI
VIN: JFiGPAZ67F8316731
Intedor Color.
Mileage In:
Vehicle Out:
License:
Exterior Color:
Mileage Out:
State: WA
Production Date:
Condition:
Job #:
TRANSMISSION
Intermittent Wipers
Search/Seek
Bucket Seats
Automatic Transmission
Tilt Wheel
CD Player
Raclihing/Lourrga Seats
4 Wheel Drive
Cruise Control
Auxiliary Audio Connection
Leather Seats
POWER
Rear Defogger
Satellite Radio
Heated Seats
Power Steering
Keyless Entry
SAFETY
WHEELS
Power Brakes
Alarm
Drivers Side Air Bag
Aluminum/Alloy Wheels
Power Windows
Message Center
Passenger Air Bag
PAINT
;Power Locks
Steering Wheel Touch Controls
Ant-Wl ock'Brakes(A)
Three Stage Paint
Power Mirrors
,Rear Window Wiper
-4 Wheel Disc 'Brakes
'OTHER
Heated Mirrors
Telescopic Wheel
Front Side Impact Air Bags
Fog Lamps
DECOR
Climate Control
Head/Curtain Air Bags
Traction Control
Dual Mirrors
Backup Camera w/Parking Sensors
Communications System
Stability Control
Tinted Glass
RADIO
Hands Free Device
Rear Speller
Console/Storage
AM Radio
ROOF
Signal Integrated Mirrors
CONVENIENCE
FM Radio
Luggage/Roof. Rack
Power Trunk/Gate Release
Ar Conditioning
Stereo
SEATS
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Prelimirrary Estimate
Customer: SLOAN, TERESA Sob Number:
2015 SUBA Impreza Wagon Sport Limited w/Continuously Variable Transmission Q WGN 4.2.01. Gasoline Sequential MPI
Line
Basis
Oper
Description
Part Number
Qty
Extended
Labor
Paint
283.62
Body labor
3.7 hrs
@
$ 49.00 /hr
181.30
Price-$
8.4 hrs
@
1
FENDER
Paint Supplies
8.4 hrs
@
$ 28.00 /hr
235.20
Miscellaneous
2
*'
Repl
A/M CAPA LT Fender -
5712OF30119P
1
197.01)
1.9
2.2
3
@
8.2000%
Add for Three Stage
0
0.00
0.0
1.5
4
Add for Edging
0
0.00
0.0
0.5
5
HOOD
6
Bind
Hood
0
0.00 -
0.0
2:1
. 7
VANDSH•E D
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8
R&I
RT W/S hood nozzle
0
0.00
0.2
0.0
9
R&I
LT W/S hood nozzle
0
0.00
0.2
0.0
11
Bind
LT Door shell
0
0.00
0.0
1.4
12
Repl
LT Belt w'strip
61280173011
1
86.52
0.3
0.0
13
R&I
LT R&I mirror . _
0
0.00
0.3
0.0
14
:R&3
ALT •Handle] outside w1c chrome,
4
0.00
0.4
0.0
W/o keyless start palnt to matt
_
15
R&I
..LT R&I trim panel
0
- 0.00
0.4
0.0
16
#
Rein
TINT COLOR
0
0.00
0.0
0.5
17
#
COVER CAR FOR O'SPRAY
1
0.00 T
0.0
0.2
1B
#
HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL
1
4.00 T
0.0
0.0
SUBTOTALS
- 287.62
3.7
8.4
ESTIMATE TOTALS
Category
Basis
Deductible -
Rate
Cost;
Parts
INSURANCE PAY
957.21
283.62
Body labor
3.7 hrs
@
$ 49.00 /hr
181.30
Paint Labor
8.4 hrs
@
$ 49.00 /hr
411.60
Paint Supplies
8.4 hrs
@
$ 28.00 /hr
235.20
Miscellaneous
4.00 -
Subtotal - -
1,115.72
Sales Tax
$ 1,115.72
@
8.2000%
91.49
Grand Total
1,207.21
Deductible -
250.00
CUSTOMER PAY -
250.00
INSURANCE PAY
957.21
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Exhibit 2: M2 Supporting Electronic Message
411 N. Ruby St, Suite #1 TEL (509) 962-7523
Ellensburg, WA 98926 FAX (509) 962-7663
Candie Leader
From:
Rob Rector <rob@m2industrial.com>
Sent:
Monday, October 09, 2017 3:34 PM
To:
Candie Leader; Mark Cook; Jim Van De Venter
Subject:
Bowers Field Gate
I am writing in regards to the East Gate at the Bowers Field location. Kittitas County Public Works notified me that the
East Gate had possibly struck a vehicle while closing. I went to the site and determined that the photo eyes were not
functional. I also attempted to reverse the gate by activating the gate safety edge. This was also not functional. I
removed the cover from the transmitter and found that the battery was missing. The gate edge was also damaged on
the top from having contact with the latch post assembly. This may have been affecting the gate function and possibly
the reason the battery was removed. I left a message for Jim indicating what I had found. At the time I did not know
that he was on vacation. Approximately 2 days later Candie called me about the gate. I told her what I found and that I
had left a message with Jim, she told me that he was on vacation and that I had the go ahead to replace the gate edge
and transmitter so that they were functional. I also told her that I would not be able to replace the photo eye until the
fire risk was lower. I have to grind and weld to complete the photo eye replacement and there is a lot of dry brush at
the gate location.
Mark Cook also contacted me after the initial call and inquired about the responsibility of the county to the owner of the
damaged vehicle. I told him what I had found with the items that were not working. I also told him that in order for the
gate to hit a car, the car would have to be parked within the gate opening for at least 20 seconds. The gate has an auto
timer on it that holds it open and then starts to close. Im not sure why someone would park in the middle of the gate
for that long and/or get out of their vehicle and leave it there. I also noted that there was no damage to the gate edge
where it would strike a vehicle in motion. The gate operator also has a built in sensor that monitors and detects a spike
in motor current load when there is contact with an obstruction. This also causes the gate to reverse. I don't know how
much damage there was to the vehicle, but I don't feel the gate could have done much since it is a slow speed strike and
then reverses. It doesn't hit with momentum, it just pushes and then reverses.
If I can be of help in any way please feel free to call me.
Thanks
Rob
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