Earlier editions: 2026-09
Fowler Municipal Code Ch. 6 Claims Against the City
Fowler Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Fowler
Cite as: Fowler Municipal Code Chapter 6 · Text as of 2026-10-04
1-6.01 - Authority.¶
This chapter is enacted pursuant to Section 935 of the California Government Code.
(Ord. 2006-08 § 2 (part), 12-22-2006)
1-6.02 - Claims required.¶
All claims against the City for money or damages not otherwise governed by the Government Claims Act, California Government Code Sections 900 et seq., or another state law (hereinafter in this chapter "claims") shall be presented within the time, and in the manner, prescribed by Part 3 of Division 3.6 of Title 1 of the California Government Code (commencing with Section 900 thereof) as those provisions now exist or shall hereafter be amended, and as further provided by this chapter. The claims requirement shall apply without limitation to claims for the refund of taxes, fees, assessments, and penalties, and to all claims excepted by California Government Code Section 905.
(Ord. 2006-08 § 2 (part), 12-22-2006)
1-6.03 - Form of claim.¶
All claims shall be made in writing and verified by the claimant or by his or her guardian, conservator, executor or administrator. 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. In addition, all claims shall contain the information required by California Government Code Section 910.
(Ord. 2006-08 § 2 (part), 12-22-2006)
1-6.04 - Claim prerequisite to suit.¶
In accordance with California Government Code Sections 935, subdivision (b) and 945.6, all claims shall be presented as provided in this chapter and acted upon by the City 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 this chapter.
(Ord. 2006-08 § 2 (part), 12-22-2006)
1-6.05 - Claim review.¶
The City shall review, consider, accept, and reject claims in accordance with the procedures set forth in the Government Claims Act.
(Ord. 2006-08 § 2 (part), 12-22-2006)
1-6.06 - Suit.¶
Any action brought against the City upon any claim or demand shall conform to the requirements of Sections 945—949 of the California Government Code. Any action brought against any employee of the City shall conform to the requirements of Sections 950—951 of the California Government Code.
(Ord. 2006-08 § 2 (part), 12-22-2006)
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