(a) All moral claims for money or restitution made against the City shall be, forthwith reviewed by the Law Department, which shall determine whether such claim, while not presenting a legal or equitable obligation of the City, is nonetheless founded in justice and supported by a moral obligation.
(b) The Law Director shall make his determination in writing and forward same along with a copy of the claim and any supporting evidence submitted by the claimant to the chairperson of the Finance Committee of Council.
(c) The Finance Committee may make such review of such claim as it desires, and shall recommend to Council to approve, reject or approve with modification such claim, and shall forward a copy of such recommendation to the Law Department, who shall prepare a resolution consistent therewith for consideration of Council and place it on the agenda of its next regular session, or as soon thereafter as is practicable.
(d) The affirmative vote of a majority of those elected to Council shall be required to pass the resolution. In the event the resolution passes, the Finance Director shall forthwith reimburse the claimant in accordance therewith.
(Ord. 41-93. Passed 10-11-93.)