A. Any payment made under this chapter may not be construed as an admission of nor does it imply any negligence or responsibility on the part of the City for such damage. Any payment made under this chapter is strictly voluntary on the part of the City.
B. If a request for assistance under this chapter is not approved within ninety (90) days of filing, it is deemed rejected. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as an acknowledgment by the City that the property owner has a meritorious claim under the Utah Governmental Immunity Act, and the City reserves the right to assert any and all available defenses. The ninety (90) day notice period under this chapter shall not operate to extend the one year notice period under the Utah Governmental Immunity Act. This chapter may not in any way supersede, change or abrogate the Utah Governmental Immunity Act and its application to the City, or establish in any person a right to sue the City hereunder.
C. Any payment made under this chapter and accepted will constitute a full and complete release of any and all claims against the City, its officers, employees and agents. (Ord. 16-35)