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FEBRUARY 14, 2012 12-62 RESOLUTION
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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.
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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