A. No action shall be commenced against Pierce County in which monetary damages are being claimed until a written claim for damages has been presented to and filed with the Pierce County Finance Department in accordance with the terms of this Chapter.

B. A lawsuit based upon the allegations of a claim for damages may not be instituted against Pierce County within 60 days of the filing of such claim, unless the applicable statute of limitations will expire within that period of time. The requirements of this Section shall not affect in any manner the commencement and running of any applicable statute of limitations.