HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Bill 3.A-Ord 03/15/2004March 15. 2004
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AN ORDINANCE 'OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PETALUMA
AMENDING PETALUMA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 1.18,
"CLAIMS AGAINST CITY," TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER
TO SETTLE CLAIMS FOR AMOUNTS OF $20,000 OR LESS
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PETALUMA AS
FOLLOWS:
• Section 1 . Section 1.18.26, "Action by City," of Chapter 1.18 of the Petaluma Municipal
Code, "Claims Against City," is hereby amended as follows:
1.18.20. Action by City.
The City shall process and take action upon a claim submitted pursuant to this Chapter,
pursuant to the requirements of Chapters 1 and 2 of Part 3 of Division 3.6 of Title 1 of the
Government Code of this ordinance, within 45 days of its filing with the City Cleric. If
the City fails to do so, the demand or claim shall be deemed.to have been rejected on the
last day of the period within which the City was required to act. Action by the City shall
otherwise be subject to the provisions of section 912.4 of the Government Code. The City
Manager 'and City Risk Manager is authorized to perform these functions relating to
consideration of claims. The City Manager is also authorized to allow, compromise or
settle a claim against the City if the amount is X109$20,000 or less.
ORDINANCE NO. Z17 N.C.S.
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Mayor
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City Cleric City Attorney
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