HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2003-144 Claims Settlement AuthorizationA RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION NO. R-2003-144
authorizing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to resolve and settle
any claims against the City in an amount of $100,000 or less, and to
execute all documents necessary to the resolution or settlement of such
claims.
WHEREAS, Article II, Section 9 of the City of Yakima Charter and Yakima Municipal
Code 1.18.010 provide that the City Manager has general supervision over the administrative
affairs of the municipality, and is to perform such other duties as the Council may determine by
ordinance or resolution; and
WHEREAS, Yakima Municipal Code 1.18.010(6) and (7) provide that the City Manager is
to administer _all finance and fiscal matters of the City and countersign warrants and approve
claim vouchers, and perform such other duties as may be required of him by the Council; and
WHEREAS, RCW 35.18.060 provides that the City Manager is to perform such duties as
are determined by the City Council by ordinance or resolution; and
WHEREAS, the Council finds it desirable and appropriate to delegate to the City
Manager the power and authority to resolve claims against the City in an amount of $100,000 or
less; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds it to be in the best interest of the City to ratify and
authorize the City Manager's authority to execute all necessary documents relating to resolution
or settlement of claims against the City in an amount of $100,000 or less; and
WHEREAS, at a City Council meeting before the end of 2004, the City Council desires to
consider whether this settlement authorization of the City Manager will be continued in the
amount of $100,000 or less; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
The City Council authorizes and ratifies the authority of the City Manager to resolve
and settle any claims against the City in an amount of $100,000 or less, and to execute all
necessary documents, including settlement agreements with claimants relating to such claims,
and to authorize and approve the issuance of warrants pursuant to the resolution of such
claims. The City Council further directs that a similar resolution be presented at a City Council
meeting before the end of 2004, so the Council can consider whether this settlement
authorization of the City Manager will be continued in the amount of $100,000 or less.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 18th day of November, 2003.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Mary Place, Mayor
BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. -Y-73
For Meeting of November 18, 2003
ITEM TITLE: Consideration of resolution authorizing the City Manager of the
City of Yakima to resolve and settle any claims against the City in
an amount of $100,000 or less, and to execute all documents
necessary to the resolution or settlement of such claims.
SUBMITTED BY: Raymond L. Paolella, City Attorney
Helen A. Harvey, Assistant City Attorney Jf
CONTACT PERSON/TELEPHONE: Raymond L. Paolella or Helen A. Harvey, 575-6030
SUMMARY EXPLANATION: The City of Yakima is self-insured for most property
and general liability damage claims. The City Charter, Municipal Code and statutes
au thorize the City Manager to administer financial matters, countersign warrants,
approve claim vouchers, and perform other duties required of him by the City Council.
The resolution, which is basically identical to Resolution No. R-2002-140 that was
adopted by the City Council on November 26, 2002, will continue to authorize the City
Manager to resolve claims against the City in an amount ranging to $100,000 or less, and
to execute all documents necessary to the resolution or settlement of such claims against
the City. A similar resolution will be presented to the City Council for its review and
consideration at a City Council meeting before the end of 2004.
Resolution X Ordinance Other (Specify)
Contract Mail to (name and address):
Phone:
Funding Source: will depend on claim type. Risk Management Reserve Fund for some
claims, Workers Compensation Reserve Fund for workers compensation claims; and
other funds as applicable to the specific type .claim.
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL:
City Manager
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
COUNCIL ACTION: Resolution adopted. RESOLUTION NO. R-2003-144