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CC - CONSENT ITEM: (1) Adoption of a Resolution Amending City Attorney Authority to Settle Claims Against the City and Litigation in Amounts up to $50,000; and (2) Adoption of a Resolution Amending Settlement Authority for Workers' Compensation Claims and Litigation to Add a Level of Authority for the Human Resources Director, in Consultation with the Risk Manager, in Amounts up to $25,000.
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Meeting Date: January 23, 2023
Contact Person/Dept.: Heather Baker/City Attorney
Phone Number: (310) 253-5660
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Attachments: Yes [X] No []
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [X] Date:
Commission Name:
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (01/18/2023)
Department Approval: Heather Baker, City Attorney (01/17/2023)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council (1) adopt a resolution amending the City Attorney's authority to settle claims against the City and litigation in amounts up to $50,000; and (2) adopt a resolution amending the settlement authority for workers' compensation claims and litigation to add a level of authority for the Human Resources Director, in consultation with the Risk Manager, in amounts up to $25,000.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
General Claims and Litigation
The City Attorney's current settlement authority for claims against the City and litigation is set forth in Resolution No. 2000-R036 (Attachment 1), as follows:
* Up to $10,000 in City Attorney's sole discretion; and
* Up to $25,000 in consultation with the City Manager.
These amounts have not been changed in over 20 years, however medical costs and vehicle repair costs have increased due to a number of factors, causing the dollar amount needed for the settlement of routine claims to increase.
In settlement negotiations, it is often important that parties be able ...
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