HomeMy Public PortalAbout019-1985- AUTHORIZING THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY AND THE MAYOR UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY ATTORNEYORDINANCE WO_ 19-1985
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE HOARD OF
PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETT AND THE
MAYOR UPON THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
CITY ATTORNET TO SETTLE CERTAIN CLAIMS
AND LIABILITIES OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND
WHEREAS, IndianaE Code I C. 34-4-16.5-15 provides that the governing
body of a political subdivision may compromise, settle, or
defend against a claim received and brought against a. political
subdivision or its employees, and;
WHEREAS, The Common Council desires to delegate the settlement of
certain matters involving limited liability to the Board of
Public Works and Safety and the City Attorrney's office.
NOWTHEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of
Richmond, that thie Board of Public Works and Safety and. the
Mayor, upon the recommendation of the City Attorney may
settle and compromise claims against the City of Richmond in
an amount not to exceed the total amount allocated for that
purpose in each year. The Board of Public Works and
Safety shall have a fund established for the payment of such
compromises of claims on an annual basis.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Common Council of the City of Richmond,
Indiana, this /P day Of
President of �ComCouncil
Cathy A. Maness
ATTEST:
Mary Merchanthou,se, City Clerk
PRESENTED by me to the Mayor of the City of Richmond, Indiana,
day af�n • , 1985.
Mary M,!erchanthouse, City Clerk
APPROVED by me, Frank H. Waltermann, hlaPr of ti-ie Cite of Richmond,
Indiana, this day of
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Frank H. Waitermann, Mayor
ATTEST: I ? -E --
Mary Me'rchanthouse, City Clerk
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KENNETM E. BARMEN
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January 18, 1485
To Common Council
RE: ORDINANCE NO. 1985
Dear Council,
This ordinance is necessary to comply with Indiana State Law. Indiana Code
I.C. 34-4-16.5-15 provides that the governing body of a political subdivision
may compromise, settle or defend claims received by or against it or its employees.
The Board of Public Works and Safety does have a fund set up designated as
Refunds, Awards and Indemnities. This ordinance would allow the Board of
Publin Works and Safety, upon the recommendation of the City Attorney, to help
with claims in amounts not to exceed the budgeted amount in a given year.
Part of the reason Chat this ordinance is proposed is to prevent alot of minor
suits, that can be settled for very small sums, from coming before the Council,
taking up your time and attracting undue publicity.
Your support of this ordinance is appreciated,
Kenneth E. Barden
City Attorney
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