HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2022-103RESOLUTION NO. 2022-103
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL RESCINDING RESOLUTION
NO. 2011-134 AND AUTHORIZING SPECIFIED POSITIONS MONETARY
SETTLEMENT AUTHORITY RELATING TO GENERAL LIABILITY CLAIMS
WHEREAS, the City Council authorized specified positions and individuals settlement
authority for general liability claims up to $20,000 by Resolution No. 2011-134; and
WHEREAS, the cost to settle claims has consistently increased rendering the current
authority limits ineffective in quickly, efficiently, and adequately addressing disputes with
claimants; and
WHEREAS, the previous limit for the City Manager and City Attorney to settle claims was
consistent with the City Manager's purchasing authority outlined in Lodi Municipal Code Section
2.12.020 (T) which was recently revised by the City Council at its April 6, 2022 regular meeting;
and
WHEREAS, the previous limit for the Risk Manager was consistent with the Department
Head purchasing authority outlined in Lodi Municipal Code Section 2.12.020 (T) which was
recently revised by the City Council at its April 6, 2022 regular meeting; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to revise the amount of settlement authority granted
to the authorized positions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby rescind
Resolution No. 2011-134 and authorize the following settlement authority for General Liability
claims for the positions noted:
1.) City Manager - $60,000
2.) City Attorney - $60,000
3.) Risk Manager - $30,000
Dated: April 20, 2022
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I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2022-103 was passed and adopted by the City Council
of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held April 20, 2022 by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Hothi, Khan, Kuehne, Nakanishi, and
Mayor Chandler
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
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OLIVIA NASHED
City Clerk
2022-103