3.38.010: SHORT TITLE:

This chapter shall be known as the NO FAULT POLICE CLAIMS ORDINANCE. (Ord. 66-01 § 1, 2001)

3.38.020: PURPOSE:

It is the purpose of this chapter to compensate persons for property damage sustained as a result of lawful police enforcement activities, regardless of fault, within the restrictions and limitations of this chapter. (Ord. 66-01 § 1, 2001)

3.38.030: DEFINITIONS:

Unless the context specifically indicates otherwise, the following terms and phrases, as used in this chapter, shall have the meanings hereinafter designated:

CITY: Salt Lake City Corporation, a political subdivision of the state.

CITY ATTORNEY: The city attorney or his/her designee.

PERSON OR APPLICANT: Any individual, partnership, copartnership, firm, company, corporation, association, joint stock company, trust, estate, or any other legal entity (except the United States government or any of its agencies, the state and any of its political subdivisions) or their legal representatives, agents, or assigns.

POLITICAL SUBDIVISION: Any political subdivision of the state, including state departments and agencies, cities, towns, counties, and school districts. (Ord. 66-01 § 1, 2001)

3.38.040: ADMINISTRATION AND ESTABLISHMENT OF REGULATIONS:

The city attorney may establish regulations sufficient to provide for the handling of such claims and disbursements of those funds that are set aside for payment of claims under this chapter. (Ord. 66-01 § 1, 2001)

3.38.050: REIMBURSEMENT; APPLICATION; TIME LIMITATIONS:

All applications for reimbursement under this chapter must be submitted to the city recorder within one hundred eighty (180) days after the incident occurs. (Ord. 66-01 § 1, 2001)

3.38.060: APPLICATION; INVESTIGATION AND RECOMMENDATION:

Applications received by the city recorder shall be referred to the city's risk manager. The risk manager shall then forward the application to the police department for investigation and recommendation. The city attorney shall make a determination as to whether or not to pay, under the criteria of this chapter. All payments authorized by the city attorney shall be made solely from funds to be set aside under this chapter. (Ord. 66-01 § 1, 2001)