Resolution 03-011 Authorizes Entering into Agreement for Insurance Services CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
SPOKANE COUNTY, WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO. 03-011(1)
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TIIE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY, SPOKANE
COUNTY, WASHIl•iGTON,TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR INSURANCE
SERVICES AND COVERAGE.
WHEREAS, the availability, adequacy and cost of insurance for public entities such as
the City of Spokane Valley is an important concern to the City of Spokane Valley and its
citizens;
WHEREAS, joining together with other municipal corporations for joint self-insurance
and/or joint purchase of insurance coverage as an alternative to conventional insurance purchase
and claims procedures is in the best interest of the City of Spokane Valley;
WHEREAS, the interim City Attorney has reviewed the Interlocal Agreement, dated
January 12, 1993, creating the Washington Cities Insurance Authority, its Bylaws and various
coverage programs and approves the same as to form; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is desirous of becoming a member to the Interlocal
Agreement commencing as of November 20, 2002 at 12:01 a.m.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it Resolved by the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley,
Spokane County, Washington, as follows:
1. IVIembershig.
The City of Spokane Valley, Spokane County, Washington, desires to become a
member of the Washington Cities Insurance Authority commencing November 20, 2002, at
12:01 a.m.
2. Agreement.
The City of Spokane Valley agrees to and accepts the mutual benefits, covenants
and agreements of the Interlocal Agreement creating the Washington Cities Insurance Authority
and agrees to be bound thereby. The City Council authorizes the Interim City Manager to
execute an "appendix" to the Interlocal Agreement, which will bind the City of Spokane Valley
to said agreement that created the Washington Cities Insurance Authority.
3. Appointment to Board.
In accordance with the Interlocal Agreement, the City Manager and/or Human
Resources Director is appointed as a delegate to the Board of Directors and the Deputy Manager
and/or Finance Director is appointed as alternate to the Board of Directors.
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4. Effective Date.
This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage by the City of
Spokane Valley City Council and on the date of incorporation.
Adopted this '7 day of January, 2003.
City of Spokane Valley
I
Mayor Michael DeVleming
ATTEST:
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Interim City Clerk, Ruth Muller
Approved as to Form:
IOW City NI. y, Stank r M. Schwartz
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