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HomeMy WebLinkAbout26. 12-62 FEBRUARY 14, 2012 12-62 RESOLUTION (CARRIED____7-0_____LOST _______LAID OVER _______ WITHDRAWN _______) PURPOSE: REAUTHORIZE CONTINUANCE OF SELF-INSURANCE FOR WORKER’S COMPENSATION INITIATED BY: CITY ADMINISTRATION WHEREAS, the City of Oshkosh is a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. OJHKOJH ON THE WATER MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council FROM: Paul Greeninger, Safety & Risk Management Coordinator DATE: February 14, 2012 RE: Reauthorize Continuance of Self-Insurance for Worker's Compensation BACKGROUND Every three years, each self-insured political subdivision must provide the 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). RECOMMENDATION The City Manager recommends that the Council approve the Resolution as proposed. Respectfully Submitted, Approved: Paul Greenin g er v Mark A. Rohloff Safety & Risk Management Coordinator City Manager CC: John Fitzpatrick, Assistant City Manager/Director of Administrative Services