HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2014-133 City Manager Authority to Settle Claims Against the City RESOLUTION NO. R- 2014 -133
A RESOLUTION authorizing annual renewal of the City Manager's authority to resolve and
settle any claims against or by the City of Yakima 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 or by the City for the total 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 or by the City for the total amount of $100,000 or less; and
WHEREAS, at a City Council meeting before the end of 2015, the City Council desires
to consider whether this settlement authorization of the City Manager will be continued in the
total 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 or by the City for the total amount of $100,000 or less, and to execute
all necessary documents, including settlement agreements 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 2015, so the Council can consider whether this settlement authorization of the
City Manager will be continued for the total amount of $100,000 or less.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 4 day of November, 2014.
Micah Caw lel, Mayor
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AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. 5.C.
For Meeting of: November 04, 2014
ITEM TITLE: Resolution authorizing annual renewal of the City Manager's
authority to resolve and settle any claims against or by 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: Helen A. Harvey, Senior Assistant City Attorney
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
The City of Yakima is self- insured for most property and general liability damage claims. The
Transit Division is in the Washington State Transit Insurance Pool ( "WSTIP ") as of September
1, 2005. The City of Yakima is in the Cities Insurance Association of Washington ( "CIAW') for
other claims effective December 14, 2005, with a $100,000 deductible. 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, which is similar to Resolution No. R- 2013 -137 that was adopted
by the City Council on November 5, 2013, will continue to authorize the City Manager to resolve
claims against or by the City for the total amount of $100,000 or less, and to execute all
documents necessary to the resolution or settlement of such claims against or by 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 2015.
Resolution: X Ordinance:
Other (Specify):
Contract: Contract Term:
Start Date: End Date:
Item Budgeted: NA Amount:
Will depend on claim type. Risk Management
Funding Source /Fiscal Reserve Fund for some claims; Workers
Impact: Compensation Reserve Fund for workers
compensation claims; and other funds as applicable
to the specific type of claim.
Strategic Priority: Public Trust and Accountability
Insurance Required? No
Mail to:
Phone:
APPROVED FOR
SUBMITTAL: e AsbrtiVe, vb fiLf - City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Upload Date Type
Resolution authorizing CM to settle claims 10/22/2014 Resolution
$100,000 or less