HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2015-136 Claims Settlement Authority Renewal RESOLUTION NO. R- 2015 -136
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 the City Manager 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 2016, 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 Tess; 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 2016, 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 3rd day of November, 2015.
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AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. S.F.
For Meeting of: November 3, 2015
ITEM TITLE: 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
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- 2014 -133
that was adopted by the City Council on November 4, 2014, 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
2016.
Resolution: X Ordinance:
Other (Specify):
Contract: Contract Term:
Start Date: End Date:
Item Budgeted: NA Amount:
Funding Source: will depend on claim type. Risk Management Reserve
Funding Source/Fiscal Fund for some claims; Workers Compensation Reserve Fund for workers
Impact: 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: ' City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution.
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RESOLUTION NO. R- 2015 -136
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$100,099
$50,000 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 the City Manager 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
I the power and authority to resolve claims against or by the City for the total amount of$100,099
$50,000 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$100,099 $50,000 or less,
and
WHEREAS, at a City Council meeting before the end of 2016, the City Council desires to
consider whether this settlement authorization of the City Manager will be continued in the total
amount of$100,099 $50,000 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$1- 99 $50,000 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 2016, so the Council can consider whether this settlement authorization of the City
Manager will be continued for the total amount of$100,099 $50,000 or less
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 31d day of November, 2015 / Formatted: Superscript
Micah Cawley, Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
1 0n June 14, 2016, the City Council passed a motion to change the settlement authority amount ( Formatted: Justified
of $100,000 to $50,000