Chapter 1.25
CLAIMS PROCEDURE
Sections:
1.25.010 Agent for receiving claims.
1.25.010 Agent for receiving claims.
The Risk Manager is hereby appointed to be the City agent responsible to receive claims for damages made under Chapter 4.96 RCW. The Risk Manager shall be available to receive claims for damages during normal business hours at University Place City Hall, 3609 Market Place West, University Place, Washington, 98466.
(Ord. 717 § 1, 2019; Ord. 346 § 1, 2002).
1.25.020 Contents of claim.
All claims for damages must be submitted on the City’s approved claim form and (1) identify the name, date of birth, and contact information of the claimant, (2) state the time and place the injury or damage occurred, (3) describe the conduct and circumstances that brought about the injury or damage, (4) describe the injury or damage, (5) state the names and contact information of all persons involved, if known, (6) state the amount of damages claimed and (7) a statement of the actual residence of the claimant at the time of presenting the claim and at the time the claim arose.
(Ord. 553 § 1, 2009; Ord. 346 § 2, 2002).
1.25.030 Claims procedure.
The tort claim form must be signed either: (1) by the claimant, verifying the claim; or (2) pursuant to a written power of attorney by the attorney in fact for the claimant; or (3) by an attorney admitted to practice in Washington state on the claimant’s behalf; or (4) by a court-approved guardian or guardian ad litem on behalf of the claimant.
All claims for damages against the City of University Place must be filed with the Risk Manager. A claim is deemed presented when the claim form is delivered in person or is received by the agent by regular mail, registered mail, or certified mail, with return receipt requested, to the agent or other person designated to accept delivery at the agent’s office. Upon receipt of a claim, the Risk Manager shall immediately distribute copies to the City Clerk, the appropriate department director, and the City Attorney. The Risk Manager shall coordinate the investigation and review of the claim in conjunction with the Washington Cities Insurance Authority.
(Ord. 553 § 2, 2009; Ord. 346 § 3, 2002).