Chapter 2.10
PROCEDURES FOR FILING AND PROCESSING TORT CLAIMS

Sections:

2.10.010    Designation of agents for receiving claims and accepting services of process.

2.10.010 Designation of agents for receiving claims and accepting services of process.

A. City of Zillah hereby adopts as the procedure for bringing a claim for damages against the city of Zillah the provisions of Chapter 4.96 RCW.

B. Any claim for damages shall be filed and/or served on the city administrator of the city of Zillah at Zillah City Hall at 503 First Avenue, Zillah, Washington, during normal business hours as designated by ZMC 1.12.010. City administrator is appointed to receive any claim for damages made under Chapter 4.96 RCW.

C. All claims for damages against city of Zillah or any of its officers, employees, or volunteers shall be presented within the applicable period of limitations within which the action must be commenced. All claims shall be submitted on the standard tort claim form maintained by State of Washington Department of Enterprise Services. Standard tort claim forms shall be available at Zillah City Hall and city’s website.

D. Any summons and complaint against the city of Zillah shall be personally served upon the mayor or city administrator of the city of Zillah, or, during normal business hours designated by ZMC 1.12.010, upon the administrative assistant to the city administrator; provided, however, that service of process pursuant to this subsection shall not substitute for or excuse presenting and filing of a claim pursuant to Chapter 4.96 RCW as a prerequisite to commencement of an action against the city of Zillah. (Ord. 1500 § 1, 2020)