(a) Cost of Repair or Replacement. Officers and employees other than those listed in Section 10.25-1 may recover part or all of the cost of replacing or repairing equipment, property or prostheses which have been damaged or destroyed in the line of duty and without fault of the officer or employee in the manner provided in Sections 10.25-1 through 10.25-7 of this Code, unless otherwise provided in this Section.
(b) Claims for $1,000 or Less. For claims made in the amount of $1,000 or less, the Controller shall make payment when:
(1) A verified claim has been filed;
(2) The department head certifies to the Controller that:
(A) The damage occurred in the line of duty, and
(B) The amount certified for payment is fair and reasonable; and
(3) Funds are available for the purpose.
(c) Claims for Over $1,000. For claims made in amounts greater than $1,000, the Controller shall make payment when:
(1) A verified claim has been filed;
(2) The department head certifies to the Controller that:
(A) The damage occurred in the line of duty,
(B) The amount certified for payment is fair and reasonable, and
(C) The damage occurred without fault of the officer or employee and was occasioned by unusual circumstances or the occurrence of an extraordinary event;
(3) The Controller concurs in the certification of the department head;
(4) That Board of Supervisors approves by resolution payment of all or part of the claim; and
(5) Funds are available for the purpose.
(Added by Ord. 478-97, App. 12/30/97)