1. The city manager or the city manager’s designated representative has made a thorough investigation regarding questions of liability and damages and has determined a reasonable dollar value of the claim.

2. The claim and any proposed settlement has been reviewed and approved by the city attorney.

3. The settlement is conditioned upon an appropriate written release by the claimant in favor of the city, its officers, appointees and employees.

1. For claims which have been submitted to the city’s insurance carrier, the city manager is authorized to pay any deductible assessed by the insurance carrier, contingent upon the review and approval of the city attorney.

2. The city manager is authorized to settle any claims not to exceed $25,000 for settlement of claims or disputes made in connection with easement and property acquisitions or condemnation actions. Such settlements shall be reviewed and approved by the city engineer and the city attorney.

3. For any other claims presented to the city, including but not limited to claims for bodily injury, property damage or claims in settlement of personnel actions, the city manager shall have authority to settle such claims for an amount not to exceed $25,000, contingent upon the review and approval of the city attorney.

4. The city manager or his designee may process workers’ compensation claims in accordance with the Arizona workers’ compensation law, A.R.S. Section 23-901 et seq., and the provisions of the city personnel manual.