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Nixa council reviews ordinance to let city administrator settle small claims up to $15,000
Summary
Council heard first reading of an ordinance (Council Bill 2025-14) that would give the city administrator authority to settle liability claims not exceeding $15,000, with required attorney consultation and monthly reporting to the mayor.
Mayor Jared Giddens and the Nixa City Council heard the first reading of Council Bill 2025‑14 on May 13, a proposed ordinance to let the city administrator settle certain liability claims up to $15,000.
City Attorney Nick Whitman told the council the change would expand authority now in section 2‑190 of the Nixa City Code, creating a new code section…
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