A. The risk manager/assistant city attorney shall have the authority to either approve or deny payment of claims of $5,000 or less.

B. For claims of greater than $5,000, the risk manager/assistant city attorney has the authority to deny the claim. If the risk manager/assistant city attorney determines that a claim greater than $5,000 but less than $15,000 should be paid, then he shall recommend payment of the claim to the mayor who shall be authorized to approve payment. If the risk manager/assistant city attorney determines that a claim greater than $15,000 should be paid, then he shall recommend payment to the city council.

C. If the risk manager/assistant city attorney denies a claim greater than $15,000, the claimant may appeal such denial to the city council by filing a written request for review with the finance director within 14 days of the date of mailing of the notice of denial.

D. Payments for claims shall be reported to and reviewed quarterly with the finance committee of the city council. The report shall include the amounts of all expenditures for claims, negotiated settlements, insurance settlements, judgments and litigation. [Ord. 2001-02-008; Ord. 10797 § 1, 1996; Ord. 10452 § 1, 1993; Ord. 9410, 1985; Ord. 8616 § 2, 1977].