Earlier editions: 2026-09
Brisbane Municipal Code Ch. 1.06 Claims Against the City
Brisbane Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Brisbane
Cite as: Brisbane Municipal Code Chapter 1.06 · Text as of 2026-10-04
1.06.010 - Authority.¶
This chapter is enacted pursuant to Section 935 of the California Government Code.
(Ord. 470 § 2(part), 2002).
1.06.020 - Filing of claim required.¶
All claims against the city for money or damages not otherwise governed by the Tort Claims Act, Government Code Sections 900 et seq., or any other state or city law relating thereto (hereinafter referred to in this chapter as "claims") shall be presented within the time, and in the manner, prescribed by Part 3 of Division 3.6 of Title 1 of the Government Code (commencing with Section 900), and as further prescribed by this chapter.
(Ord. 470 § 2(part), 2002).
1.06.030 - Form of claim.¶
All claims shall be made in writing and verified by the claimant or by the claimant's authorized representative, agent, or attorney-in-fact. No claim may be filed on behalf of a class of persons unless verified by every member of that class as required by this section. All claims shall contain the information required by Government Code Section 910.
(Ord. 470 § 2(part), 2002).
1.06.040 - Claim prerequisite to suit.¶
In accordance with Government Code Sections 935(b) and 945.6, all claims shall be presented as provided in this chapter and acted upon by the city council prior to the filing of any action on such claims and no such action may be maintained by a person who has not complied with the requirements of Section 1.06.020 of this chapter.
(Ord. 470 § 2(part), 2002).
1.06.050 - Action against city or city employee.¶
A. Any action brought against the city upon any claim shall subject to the provisions of Chapter 2 in Part 4 of Division 3.6 of Title 1 (Sections 945-949) of the Government Code.
B. Any action brought against an employee of the city upon any claim shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 3 in Part 4 of Division 3.6 of Title 1 (Sections 950-951) of the Government Code.
(Ord. 470 § 2(part), 2002).
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