Stockton Municipal Code Ch. 3.56 Claims and Demands

The provisions of this chapter recognize that the general claim procedures applicable to local public agencies including this City, are governed by the provisions of Chapter I of Division 3.6 of the Government Code of the State, commencing with Sections 900 et seq.

(Prior code § 3-121)

Pursuant to the authority contained in Section 935 of the Government Code of the State, the following claims procedures are established for those claims against the City for money or damages not now governed by State or local law;

Contract and Other Claims. In addition to the requirements of and notwithstanding the exemption set forth in Section 905 of the Government Code of the State, all claims against the City for damages or money, when a procedure for processing such claims is not otherwise provided by the State or local laws, shall be presented within the time limitations prescribed by Sections 910 through 915.2 of the Government Code of the State. Such claims shall further be subject to the provisions of Section 945.4 of the Government Code of the State relating to the prohibition of suits in absence of the presentation of claims and action thereon by the City Council.

(Prior code § 3-121)