HomeMy WebLinkAbout08. 21-60WORKER’S COMPENSATION
INITIATED BY: CITY ADMINISTRATION
WHEREAS, the City of Oshkosh is a qualified political subdivision of the State of
Wisconsin; and
WHEREAS, the Wisconsin Worker’s Compensation Act (Act) provides that
employers covered by the Act either insure their liability with worker’s compensation
insurance carriers authorized to do business in Wisconsin, or to be exempted (self-
insured) from insuring liabilities with a carrier and thereby assuming the responsibility
for its own worker’s compensation risk and payment; and
WHEREAS, the State and its political subdivisions may self-insure worker’s
compensation without a special order from the Department of Workforce Development
(Department) if they agree to report faithfully all compensable injuries and agree to
comply with the Act and rules of the Department; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Common Council of the City of
Oshkosh does ordain as follows:
(1) Provide for the continuation of a self-insured worker’s compensation program that
is currently in effect.
(2) Authorize the City Clerk to forward certified copies of this resolution to the
Worker’s Compensation Division, Wisconsin Department of Workforce
Development.
FEBRUARY 9, 2021 21-60 RESOLUTION
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PURPOSE: APPROVE REAUTHORIZATION OF SELF-INSURANCE FOR
City Hall, 215 Church Avenue P.O. Box 1130 Oshkosh, WI 54903-1130 http://www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council
FROM: Paul Greeninger, Safety & Risk Management Officer
DATE: February 1, 2021
RE: Reauthorize Continuance of Self-Insurance for Worker’s Compensation
BACKGROUND
Every three years, each self-insured political subdivision must provide the Wisconsin
Department of Workforce Development with a resolution, passed by the governing body that
states its intent and agreement to self-insure, in order to meet the requirements set forth in
Wisconsin Administrative Code DWD 80.60(3).
ANALYSIS
Since the conversion from our fully insured plan to o ur self-insured plan, the City has realized
substantial savings. With this in mind, and in consideration of our current loss ratio, in would
not be in the City’s best interest to pursue a change in worker compensation methodology at
this time.
RECOMMENDATION
With respect to reauthorization, staff recommends that Council approve the resolution as
proposed.
Respectfully Submitted, Approved:
Paul Greeninger Mark A. Rohloff
Safety & Risk Management Officer City Manager
CC: Michelle Behnke, Human Resource Manager
John Fitzpatrick, Assistant City Manager/Director of Administrative Services