1.2.406: SETTLE CLAIMS:

Subject to the requirements of article 5, part 5 of this chapter, the City Attorney shall have the power to adjust, settle, compromise or submit to mediation any action, accounts, debts, claims, demands, disputes and matters in favor of or against the City or in which the City is concerned as debtor or creditor, now existing or which may later arise, not involving or requiring payment to exceed fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00) and, with the authorization of the Claims Review Board, may do likewise in matters not involving or requiring payment to exceed one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00), provided the money to settle claims generally has been appropriated and is available. (Ord. 11-18)

1.2.407: MAKE REPORTS:

The City Attorney shall report quarterly to City Council, the Mayor, the Risk Manager and as appropriate, the chief executive officers of Utilities or MHS Enterprise, and any other interested staff, the outcome of any litigation and similar legal matters in which the City, Utilities or MHS Enterprise has an interest and shall submit recommendations as to appeal, payment or other disposition in the event of judgment adverse to the City. Quarterly, the City Attorney shall report all litigation and similar legal matters in which the City has an interest and the status of the litigation. The City Attorney shall report to the Mayor and City Council as soon as practicable, but no later than three (3) days, any settlement amounts over one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00). (Ord. 11-18; Ord. 15-62; Ord. 17-85; Ord. 19-5)

1.2.408: KEEP RECORDS:

   A.   The City Attorney shall keep proper records of all actions in courts of record prosecuted or defended by the City Attorney's Office, the proceedings had and all written legal opinions not subject to any attorney-client privilege.

   B.   The City Attorney shall maintain a record of all Mayoral administrative regulations, including those which have been rescinded or are no longer effective, and shall make these records available for public inspection on the City's website. (Ord. 11-18)

1.2.409: APPOINT HEARING OFFICERS:

The City Attorney shall appoint Hearing Officers to resolve disputes as otherwise authorized in this Code or in the tariffs of the Utilities. (Ord. 11-18)

PART 5 POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE CITY CLERK 1

SECTION:

1.2.501: Office Of The City Clerk

1.2.502: Have Custody Of Seal, Books, Records

1.2.503: Attend Council Meetings

1.2.504: Responsible For Ordinances And Documents

1.2.505: Attest Contracts

1.2.506: Conduct Elections

1.2.507: Issue Licenses

1.2.508: Process Applications; Reproduce Documents

1.2.509: Deposit Monies Received

 

Notes

1	1. Prior ordinance history: Ord. 864; Ord. 1104; 1968 Code §1-12; Ord. 74-22; 1980 Code; Ord. 01-42.

1.2.501: OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK:

In addition to the obligations imposed by the City Charter, the City Clerk shall have the powers and perform the duties set out in this part. (Ord. 11-18)

1.2.502: HAVE CUSTODY OF SEAL, BOOKS, RECORDS:

   A.   The Clerk shall be the custodian of the corporate seal of the City 1 and shall affix it to all instruments required to be attested.

   B.   The Clerk shall be the custodian of all monies, books, property or other things belonging to or under the control of the City in the Office of the Clerk. (Ord. 11-18)

 

Notes

1	2. See also section 1.1.113 of this chapter.

1.2.503: ATTEND COUNCIL MEETINGS:

The Clerk shall attend or cause to be attended all meetings and shall keep a regular and correct journal of the proceedings of the City Council. (Ord. 11-18)