Title
Amend Chapter 42, Phoenix City Code Relating to Settlement Payment Authority Threshold (Ordinance G-7377) - Citywide
Description
Request City Council amend Chapter 42, Article 11, Section 42-11 B and C entitled “Authorization for approval of liability and special risk claims" to increase the settlement payment authority threshold.
Report
Summary
A proposed amendment to Chapter 42, Article 11, Sections 42-11 B and C will increase authority of the City Attorney to settle liability or special risk claims from $25,000 to $100,000, except for claims for public safety over $25,000 and claims of a public interest, in the discretion of the City Attorney. A quarterly report will be shared with city council for claims between $25,000 and $100,000 that are paid and closed in the prior quarter.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
City Council previously amended Phoenix City Code Chapter 42 (Ordinance G-5618) on May 18, 2011.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by City Manager Jeffrey Barton and the Finance Department.