Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS›Division 4 — CLAIMS AND SETTLEMENT AUTHORITY
Mountain House Municipal Code Ch. 1 Claims
Mountain House Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Mountain House
Cite as: Mountain House Municipal Code Chapter 1 · Text as of 2026-10-04
1-4-100 - Claims for Damages or Money.¶
(a) Notwithstanding the exemptions set forth in California Government Code section 905, all claims for damages or money against the City, when a procedure for processing such claims is not otherwise provided by state or local laws, shall be presented within the time limitations and in the manner prescribed by Government Code sections 910 through 915.2.
(b) Such claims shall further be subject to the provisions of California Government Code sections 945 through 946 relating to the prohibition of suits in the absence of the presentation of claims and action thereon by the City Council.
(Ord. 2024-009, § 2(Exh. 1), 2024)
1-4-101 - Form of Claim.¶
All claims shall be made in writing, which may include electronic transmissions, 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 910.
(Ord. 2024-009, § 2(Exh. 1), 2024)
1-4-102 - Claim Prerequisite to Suit.¶
In accordance with California Government Code Sections 935(b) and 945.6, all claims shall be presented 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. 2024-009, § 2(Exh. 1), 2024)
1-4-103 - Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies.¶
Before seeking judicial relief with respect to a dispute regarding a tax, fee, or other charge imposed by the City, an aggrieved taxpayer, fee payer, or any other person must: (a) exhaust any administrative remedies specified by any other provision of this code or other applicable law, and (b) pay the full amount owed, including applicable penalties and interest.
(Ord. 2024-009, § 2(Exh. 1), 2024)
1-4-104 - Suit.¶
Any action brought against the City upon any claim or demand shall conform to the requirements of Sections 940-949 of the California Government Code. Any action brought against any employee of the City shall conform with the requirements of Section 950-951 of the California Government Code.
(Ord. 2024-009, § 2(Exh. 1), 2024)
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