Safety & Risk Management offices closed to walk-ins
To schedule an appointment with Safety & Risk Management staff please call 970-221-6708. Appointments can be made between 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday.
Claims Against the City#
If you believe that the City of Fort Collins (or any of its employees) has injured you or damaged your property, Colorado law requires you to file a written Notice of Claim before you can file a lawsuit against the City. Completion of our City claim form meets the requirements of a Notice of Claim.
THE CLAIM MUST BE FILED WITHIN 182 DAYS OF THE DATE OF DISCOVERY OF THE INJURY OR DAMAGE.
In Colorado, the state and local governments have immunity from most civil claims. Successful claims must: (1) satisfy the notice requirements set forth in the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act (“CGIA”), (2) fall within a category of claims for which immunity has been waived, and (3) prove the government’s negligence caused the claimed damages or injuries.
A summary of the CGIA can be found at: colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/cgia-summary.
Damage Caused by City Contractors#
Damage caused by contractors hired by the City is the responsibility of the contractor. Safety and Risk Management may assist community members with their claim by providing contractor contact information when requested. Please call or email Safety and Risk Management for assistance if your claim involves a contractor.
Waste Removal And Recycling
Republic Services has contracted with the City of Fort Collins for waste removal and recycling. Claims against Republic Services will be handled directly by Republic Services.
To file a claim against Republic Services:
Call Republic Services’ Customer Care Center at (970) 416-2012 or email fortcollinservice@republicservices.com.
To submit a complaint, comment, or question about services provided by Republic, contact Republic Services at (970) 416-2012.
Insurance#
You may want to contact your own insurance company about coverage. If your insurance company believes that the City is liable, it will settle the claim with you and then seek reimbursement from the City. If it is later determined that the City is responsible for the damage, the City will reimburse your insurance company for any money it advanced. It is the responsibility of your insurance company to reimburse you any deductible you paid.
To file a claim, follow the link below to our online system. Once you complete the form online, click the submit button to send the information to our department.
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Safety#
The City of Fort Collins has in place a broad safety program that outlines departmental safety responsibilities and expectations with written safety program requirements that are to be met by all departments and provides guidance in developing department safety protocols. City employees are provided numerous opportunities for ongoing safety training through their individual departments, as well as opportunities offered by SRM in both classroom and online classes. SRM works to build a culture of safety excellence, and provide continuous improvement in the prevention of injuries. This is possible through actively promoting and integrating safety and health into all elements of the City's daily operations including, staff dedicated to department functions, safety training, audits and assessments.