HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 101-90 LiabilityClaimRESOLUTION NO. 101 - 90
ARESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 114-86
AND ESTABLISHING STAFF AUTHORITY TO ACT ON GENERAL LIABILITY CLAIMS
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin has participated as a Charter Member in the
Association of Bay Area Governments Pooled Liability Assurance Network (ABAG PLAN);
and
WHEREAS, since 1986 ABAG PLAN has provided self-insured general liability
coverage to the City of Dublin; and
WHEREAS, Part 3 of Division 3.6 of Title 1 of the California Government Code
(Sections 900 et seq) impose certain enumerated duties upon the City Council relating
to claims for money or damages which are presented to the City; and
WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 935.4 permits a City Council by
resolution to authorize a City employee to perform the functions of the City Council
relating to such claims; and
WHEREAS, ABAG PLAN has obtained an audit report which recommends that the
elected bodies of the member agencies delegate these duties in accordance with State
Law; and
WHEREAS, the processing and settlement of certain claims can most efficiently
be considered a ministerial responsibility of the City Manager or his/her designee;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council is desirous of amending the City Manager's settlement
authority as stated in Resolution No. 114-86.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin does
hereby rescind City of Dublin Resolution No. 114-86 in its entirety.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager or his/her designee is hereby
authorized to perform on behalf of the City Council the duties imposed upon the City
Council by California Government Code Section 900 et seq, relating to claims for money
or damages. In accordance with Section 935.4, the claims settlement authority which
the City Council does hereby delegate to the City Manager or his/her designee, shall
not exceed $5,000 (five thousand dollars).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Fiscal Officer of the City of Dublin shall be
authorized to pay all claims which are settled within the limits presented within this
resolution and in accordance with State Law.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 23rd day of July, 1990.
AYES:
Councilmembers Hegarty, Jeffery, Snyder, Vonheeder, and
Mayor Moffatt
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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