There is hereby established in the office of the finance director, pursuant to RCW 35.21.085(2), a special fund, to be known and designated as the claims clearing fund, for the purpose of paying all claims maturing against the city, including moneys due city employees for salaries and wages.
(1958 Code § 1.85.010; Ord. 2261 § 2, 2005)
The finance director shall transfer to the claims clearing fund any funds which are available and upon which warrants may be issued, and shall pay therefrom all claims against the city. The accounts of the claims clearing fund shall be kept and maintained in such a manner as to show the department or departments and respective amounts for which each payment or warrant is issued and payable.
(1958 Code § 1.85.020; Ord. 2261 § 2, 2005)
Nothing in this chapter shall be deemed to change or alter the legal requirements for the payment of or the making of claims against the city.
(1958 Code § 1.85.030; Ord. 2261 § 2, 2005)