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THE CITY OF <br /> pL£ASANTONC CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT <br /> July 17, 2012 <br /> City Attorney <br /> TITLE: ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION SETTING FORTH SETTLEMENT <br /> AUTHORITY FOR GOVERNMENT CLAIMS AND WORKERS' <br /> COMPENSATION CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF PLEASANTON <br /> SUMMARY <br /> The proposed resolution grants authority to the City Attorney and City Manager to settle <br /> government claims in amounts up to $50,000 and Workers' Compensation claims in <br /> amounts up to $100,000. These amounts are consistent with the City's current <br /> spending authorization policy. <br /> RECOMMENDATION <br /> Approve the resolution granting settlement authority to the City Attorney and City <br /> Manager to settle government claims in amounts up to $50,000 and Workers' <br /> Compensation claims in amounts up to $100,000. <br /> FINANCIAL STATEMENT <br /> There will be no additional cost to the City arising from this action. Funds are currently <br /> budgeted for the resolution of claims and litigation. There is a potential for savings, <br /> which cannot accurately be quantified, stemming from the ability to more quickly resolve <br /> claims (possibly for lesser amounts) thereby avoiding costly litigation, and reduced staff <br /> resources spent preparing for and participating in closed sessions. <br />