HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 167-12 Gen Liability Claims RESOLUTION NO. 167- 12
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 53-02 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, 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 53-02.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin does
hereby rescind City of Dublin Resolution No. 53-20 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 $45,000 (forty 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.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of September, 2012, by the following
vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Hart, Hildenbrand, and Mayor Sbranti
NOES: Councilmember Swalwell
ABSENT: Councilmember Biddle
ABSTAIN: None
Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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