Show All Answers

1. I was walking within the city limits and suddenly tripped and fell on a raised section of sidewalk, injuring myself. Can I file a claim against the City?

No, City Code 3.06.015 states that “A person owning land abutting any public right of way has the duty to repair and maintain abutting sidewalks and curbs so as not to present an unreasonable danger to person or property.”

The above referenced code also states “A person owning land abutting any public right of way hereby is declared liable for any and all claims of personal injury or property damage that may arise from the person’s negligence in failing to keep a sidewalk, curb, or gutter in such repair as to not present an unreasonable risk of danger to person or property.”

2. I was driving through a road construction area and went over a four-inch drop-off that caused severe damage to my front tires and rims. Can I file a claim against the City?

This type of claim usually requires close investigation due to a variety of issues such as:

• If the construction activity was done by the City, then yes a claim could be filed
• If the construction is done by a contractor doing work for the City, the contractor would be responsible

There are roads in the City that are under the control of either Washington County or the State of Oregon. For example, Washington County is responsible for Murray Boulevard and Scholls Ferry Road, while the State of Oregon is responsible for Highway 217, Canyon Road east of Cedar Hills Boulevard, and Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway west of Cedar Hills Boulevard. As indicated above, the location might be the responsibility of another agency. It is best to contact the City's risk manager at (503) 526-2204 to find out the responsible agency or contractor.

3. The City's workers just upgraded / replaced my water meter and now all the faucets and showers in my home are plugged up. Can I file a claim?

Under these circumstances, a claim could be filed against the City. To prevent delay in getting the line cleared, contact the City's Risk and Safety Officer at (503) 526-2204.

4. During the night, a water main in front of my house broke and flooded my garage, causing water damage to the walls and tools. Do I file a claim against the City?

A broken water line could be the responsibility of the City or several other agencies depending upon the address where the break occurred. When this type of after-hours emergency occurs, the home / property owner should call the Beaverton Police Dispatch at (503) 526-2265. Dispatch will then contact the City's operations pager for the on-call representative to respond. The home / property owner should contact the City's Risk and Safety Officer at (503) 526-2204 the morning of the next working day to determine claim responsibility.