(1) If the city determines that an official or employee does not come within the provisions of this chapter, and a court of competent jurisdiction later determines that such claim does come within the provisions of this chapter, then the city must pay any judgment rendered against the official or employee and reasonable attorneys’ fees incurred in defending against the claim. The city must pay any attorneys’ fees incurred in obtaining the determination that such claim is covered by the provisions of this chapter.

(2) If the city determines that a claim against a city official or employee does come within the provisions of this chapter, and a court of competent jurisdiction later finds that such claim does not come within the provisions of this chapter, then the city must be reimbursed for costs or expenses incurred in obtaining the determination that such claim is not covered by the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 1514 § 1 (Exh. A), 2023).