Moral Claims Paid By the City of Cleveland in February 2010

Submitted by ANGELnWard14 on Sat, 05/01/2010 - 22:45.


Can anyone explain to me what "Moral Claims" are under this emergency ordinance?  I found it on the February 03, 2010 City Record for the City of Cleveland.

 

Ord. No. 7-10.

By Council Member Sweeney (by departmental request).

An emergency ordinance authorizing the Director of Finance to pay as Moral Claims the sums opposite the

names of the claimants.


Whereas, this ordinance constitutes an emergency measure providing for the usual daily operation of a municipal

department; now, therefore,

Be it ordained by the Council of the City of Cleveland:


Section 1.


 

That the Director of Finance is authorized to pay as Moral Claims the sums opposite the names of

Claimant: Claim No. Amount Division Fund

Public Safety Department – House of Corrections


Bolser, Jean 12151 $ 500.00 City Jail 01-600701-672000

Bonds, John 12159 1,000.00 City Jail 01-600701-672000


Public Safety Department – EMS


Guthrie, Charles 12173 $ 250.00 EMS 01-600402-672000


Public Safety Department – Fire


Harper, Geneva 12167 $ 250.00 Fire 01-600302-672000

Marcotty, Andreas 12169 500.00 Fire 01-600302-672000

Felicia McCreary 12180 500.00 Fire 01-600302-672000


Police Public Safety Department – Police Department


Limpert C. Daniel 12145 $ 226.82 Police 01-600202-672000

Parker, Douglas 12153 2,273.93 Police 01-600202-672000

Whitaker, Michael 12160 500.00 Police 01-600202-672000

Henry, Dwight and Brenda 12161 500.00 Police 01-600202-672000

Perry, Lucinda 12162 250.00 Police 01-600202-672000

Stewart, Tainya 12163 250.00 Police 01-600202-672000

Ross, Roxanne 12186 250.00 Police 01-600202-672000


Department of Parks, Recreation and Property – Park Maintenance


Johnson, James 12148 $ 49.00 Park Maintenance 01-701205-672000

Harris, Sheryl 12185 172.41 Park Maintenance 01-701205-672000


Department of Parks, Recreation and Property – Urban Forestry


McCoy, Tawanda 12165 $ 250.00 Urban Forestry 01-701204-672000

Dalton, Debra 12170 500.00 Urban Forestry 01-701204-672000

Hayes, Shade’ 12179 500.00 Urban Forestry 01-701204-672000


Department of Parks, Recreation and Property – Vacant Lots


Appling, Deonte and Mary 12149 $ 250.00 Vacant Lots 01-701205-672000

Cleveland Housing Network 12168 250.00 Vacant Lots 01-701205-672000

Chevrolet, Patricia 12171 342.25 Vacant Lots 01-701205-672000


Department of Public Service – Division of Streets


Fuentes, Nivia 12183 $ 200.00 Streets Division 01-400609-672000


Department of Utilities – Water Pollution Control


Raynard, George 4616 $ 248.00 Water Pollution Control 54 SF 001

Benci, Loretta 4651 $ 750.00 Water Pollution Control 54 SF 001

* Jacobs, Charles and Elsie 4897 $ 328.50 Water Pollution Control 54 SF 001


*4897 Jacobs award is split between Water and WPC.

Department of Utilities – Water Division


Smart, Robert 4361 $ 500.00 Water 52 SF 001

* Jacobs, Charles and Elsie 4897 $ 328.50 Water 52 SF 001


Section 2.

on a City-approved written acceptance by the claimant of the City’s offer to pay this claim within six months

from the effective date of this ordinance.

That the authority of the Director of Finance to pay the amounts in this ordinance is conditioned

Section 3.

vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to Council, it shall take effect and be in force immediately

upon its passage and approval by the Mayor; otherwise it shall take effect and be in force from and after the

earliest period allowed by law.

Passed January 25, 2010.

Effective January 27, 2010.

That this ordinance is declared to be an emergency measure and, provided it receives the affirmative

February 3, 2010

125

The City Record 21

the following claimants and charged against the fund:

( categories: )

How to file claims with the city of Cleveland


A complaint form enclosed in this link provides guidance to file claims against the city. When I googled the "moral claim" item-this was the first link that popped up. Good info.


Frank G. Jackson, Mayor


Department of Law

Robert J. Triozzi, Director

601 Lakeside Avenue, Room 106

Cleveland, Ohio 44114-1077

216/664-2800 – Fax: 216/664-2663

www.cleveland.oh.gov


March 31, 2009


Claimant


Re:

Claim Instructions

Dear Claimant:

Enclosed please find a claim form for you to complete, sign, and return to the Claims Section

of the City of Cleveland, Department of Law. We cannot begin an active investigation into

your claim until the completed claim form and requested documentation are received by us.

If a portion of the form does not apply to your particular situation, please mark not applicable,

i.e., N/A. It is important that you provide the time, date, and exact address of the incident so

that we may accurately investigate your claim.


DAMAGE TO AN AUTOMOBILE.

submit the following documentation:

1. A copy of your automobile title is mandatory; no auto claim will be

processed without this.

2. Insurance coverage information, including a copy of the declarations page, is

mandatory.

3. Two (2) estimates of cost for repair, or an itemized repair bill are mandatory.

4. If you are claiming tire damage, the age of the tire and tire tread

measurement are mandatory. Tire tread measurements can be

obtained from most service stations.

5. A police report or incident report, if applicable, is very helpful.

6. Photographs of the damages to your vehicle or tire(s) and of the alleged

defect that caused your damages are very helpful.

7. Any witness statements are very helpful.

If your claim involves damage to an automobile, you must

2


CLAIM FOR PERSONAL INJURY.

1. Items 2, 5, and 7 above. Regarding item 2, please include automobile

insurance, medical insurance, homeowner’s insurance, and/or property

insurance information, as applicable, including information regarding the

deductible.

2. Copies of all medical reports, bills, and receipts, including those for doctors,

hospitals, and pharmacies.

3. Any photographs of what allegedly caused the injury.

If your claim involves personal injury, please include:

PROPERTY DAMAGE OTHER THAN AUTOMOBILE DAMAGE.

property damage other than automobile damage, please submit the following:

1. A copy of homeowner’s or property insurance policy, including proof of the

deductible amount.

2. A separate itemized list(s) of property damages.

3. A description of each item on the list, including brand name, serial number,

quantity, date of purchase or age, purchase price.

4. Attach all bills, receipts, and estimates concerning the described property.

5. If you claim is for property damage to your business, please submit proof of

business ownership and/or lease rights and responsibilities.

6. Any photographs of either damaged property or what allegedly caused it.

Please mail or deliver all the needed papers and your completed claim form to:

The City of Cleveland Department of Law

Claims Section-Attention A. Jones

601 Lakeside Avenue, Room 106

Cleveland, Ohio 44114-1077.

If your claim involves

Note:

damages. A municipality, such as the City of Cleveland, may reimburse the deductible;

however, the City is not required to pay for damages that could possibly be paid by an

insurance company. (See Ohio Revised Code Section 2744.05).

The standard claims process may take up to twelve (12) weeks to complete. The process

includes researching information, gathering and reviewing documentation, taking witness

statements, and making a decision. You will be advised of the City’s decision in writing.

You may e-mail the claim form with scanned documents attached to

Remember, your claim cannot be processed until we receive a completed claim form, and all

the needed attachments. If you have any questions or concerns, please call me at (216) 664-

2671.

Sincerely,

Where there is insurance, individuals must use their own insurance policy to coverajones [at] city [dot] cleveland [dot] oh [dot] us.

Alexis Jones, Claims Examiner

Department of Moral Claims for the City of Cleveland

 

Search: "moral claim"Don't see your question? Make a suggestion!




Search: moral claim

-->

How long will it take for my claim to be decided?

It depends on the type of claim and when it’s filed.Moral Claims are presented at the Moral Claims Commission in May and November. They approve or deny claims by majority vote. You will be notified of their decision in writing. Legal Claims take up to twelve weeks. This includes reviewing, researching, gathering documents, taking statements from witnesses, and rendering a decision. You will be advised of the decision in writing.

From: Department of Law Last updated: Jun 20 2008 8:00AM
Category: Damage Claims Q290

My vehicle has been damaged by a hole in the street. Who should I call?

Call 216.664.2671. This is the Department of Moral Claims which will review your claim and determine if you are entitled to a damage reimbursement.