HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2002-140 Authorization of City Manager to settle claims against the City of $100,000 or less.RESOLUTION NO. R-2002- 140
A 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.
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 2003, 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 2003, 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 26th day of November, 2002.
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City Clerk
BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. 10
For Meeting of November5;2002
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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 ranging from $25,000 to $100,000 or less, to be
determined by the City Council, 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 IMI
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
authorize 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 will authorize the City Manager to resolve claims against the City in an
amount ranging from $25,000 to $100,000 or less, which amount will be determined by
the City Council at the November 5, 2002 Council meeting, 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 2003.
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 of cla'
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL:
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Ad i pt Resolution.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
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City Manager
COUNCIL ACTION: 11/5: Continued to 11/26/02
11/26: Resolution adopted on consent agenda ($100,000 settlement
authority); RESOLUTION NO. R-2002-140