1993-111ORDINANCE NO. 1-3
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ACT ON THE CITY'S BEHALF IN PAYING SETTLEMENTS IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $5,000 AND IN EXECUTING COMPROMISE SETTLEMENT
AGREEMENTS AND RELEASES APPROVED AS TO FORM BY THE CITY ATTORNEY IN
LAWSUITS FILED BY OR AGAINST THE CITY; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, the prompt settlement of lawsuits in which the City
has the potential of greater legal exposure is recognized as a
fiscally responsible course of action in the best interests of the
citizens; and
WHEREAS, delays occasioned by accommodation of legal and logis-
tical prerequisites to City Council action upon and approval of
demands and offers of settlement in small cases may impede the
negotiating posture of the City, potentially resulting in missed
opportunities to settle a lawsuit under terms most favorable to the
City; NOW THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION I. That the City Manager is hereby authorized to act
on the City's behalf in paying settlements and in executing Com-
promise Settlement Agreements and Releases approved as to form by
the City Attorney in lawsuits to which the City is a party re-
quiring expenditures of less than $5,000.
SECTION II. That this ordinance shall become effective immedi-
ately upon its passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the /15~-day of , 1993. _j eAjiA J9 BOB CASTLEBERRY, MA
ATTEST:
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
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