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Res 115-2003 9/16/2003RESOLUTION NO. \ 1 - _)_e C�Lf, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE SETTLEMENT OF LAWSUITS AND CLAIMS BY THE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE AND RISK MANAGEMENT OFFICE FOR AMOUNTS LESS THAN $25,000; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW. WHEREAS, the City is involved in various claims and lawsuits; and, WHEREAS, many of these claims and lawsuits may be resolved for amounts less than $25,000; and, WHEREAS, the prompt resolution of these claims and lawsuits will serve the best interests of the City and its citizens. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: SECTION 1 . The City Attorney's Office and the Risk Management Office shall be authorized to settle lawsuits and claims for amounts less than $25,000, without further action of the City Council. SECTION 2 . It is hereby officially found and determined that the meeting at which this resolution was passed was open to the public as required by law. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 16th day of September, 2003. MAYOR ATTEST: i City Clerk