HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 06-6926 - Approve participation in Workers Compensation program CSACRESOLUTION NO. 06-6926
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING
PARTICIPATION IN THE WORKERS’ COMPENSATION PROGRAM OF THE
CALIFORNIA STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES (CSAC) EXCESS INSURANCE
AUTHORITY.
WHEREAS, the California Government Code permits two or more public agencies by
agreement to exercise jointly powers common to the contracting parties; and
WHEREAS, the California Government Code provides that a local public entity may self-
insure, purchase insurance through an authorized carrier, or purchase insurance through a
surplus line broker, or any combination of these; and
WHEREAS, in 1979 the California State Association of Counties (CSAC) Excess
Insurance Authority (Authority) was created pursuant to the California Government Code to join
together counties and public entities together for the purpose of jointly funding and/or
establishing excess and other insurance programs as determined; and
WHEREAS, the Authority offers various insurance programs, self-insured retentions
(SIRs, commonly referred to as "Deductibles") and coverage limits as determined by its Board
of Directors; and
WHEREAS, the City has received and reviewed a copy of the Joint Powers Agreement,
Memorandum of Understanding, and other related documents of the Authority; and
WHEREAS, it appears to be in the best interest of the City that it participate in said
Authority.
NOW. THEREFORE. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. This City Council does elect to join and become a member of the Authority.
SECTION 2. That the City hereby requests that, commencing on July 1 , 2006, the City’s
excess workers' compensation claims be covered by the Authority.
SECTION 3. That the City approves the Authority Joint Powers Agreement, the
Memorandum of Understanding and other related documents.
SECTION 4. That the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute such
documents as may be required to bind the City to the terms and covenants of the Authority.
SECTION 5. That the City shall maintain an Affiliate Certificate of Consent to Self-Insure
for workers’ compensation liabilities from the Director of Industrial Relations, State of California,
and shall immediately advise the Authority if there is any revocation or change in said
Certificate
SECTION 6. That the City appoints John Michicoff, Director of Finance/Risk Manager,
to be responsible for risk management functions and to serve as a liaison between the City and
the Authority for all matters relating to risk management:
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SECTION 7. That the City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and
thenceforth and thereafter the same shall be in full force and effect.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 13th day of June 2006.
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MEREDITH H. PERKINS, Mayor
ATTEST:
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the City Council of
the City of Downey at a regular meeting held on the 13th day of June, 2006, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN :
5 Council Members: Bayer, Cartozian, Gafin, Trejo, Mayor Perkins
0 Council Member: None
0 Council Member: None
0 Council Member: None
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KATHLEEN L. MIDSTOKKE, City Clerk