HomeMy WebLinkAbout17-15 RESOLUTION NO. �— '5
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles,
Washington, authorizing enrollment in the Association of
Washington Cities Retrospective Rating Program.
WHEREAS, as provided by Chapter 51.14 RCW, the City has been certified as a
self-insured for Industrial Insurance since 1980; and
WHEREAS, the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) has a Retrospective Rating
Plan, as provided in Chapter 51.18 RCW, and the City is eligible to participate in that plan; and
WHEREAS, participation in the Retrospective Rating Plan would provide many benefits I
to the City, including saving City funds and staff time; providing services dedicated to the safety
of employees; assisting the City in loss control to reduce the frequency and severity of workplace
injuries; and the allowing the City to qualify for Industrial Insurance premium refunds; and
provides claims management services and works to bring employees safely back into work as
quickly as possible; and
WHEREAS, the City must maintain self-insurance certification until pending claim are
processed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Port
j Angeles as follows:
Section 1. The City shall maintain its self-insurance certification until all existing
workers' compensation claims are processed, and once the City has maintained four quarters
of zero self-insurance liability, the City will surrender its self-insurance certificate.
Section 2. The City is hereby authorized and directed to enroll in the Association of
Washington Cities Retrospective Rating Program.
Section 3. The City Manger is authorized to execute all agreements and take all steps
necessary and appropriate to implement this Resolution.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Angeles at a regular meeting of said
Council held on the day of December, 2?C5
Dan Di Guilio, Mayor
ATTEST: APPR VED AS TO FORM:
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ennife Veneklasen, City Clerk William E. Bloor, City Attorn