Item #09 Approval of Workers' Compensation Appellate Fee Settlement ``'J
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AGENDA ITEM COVER SHEET
Meeting Date: October 20, 2015
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Reviewed By:
Contact Name: Gene Williford Department Director: `�_
Contact Number: 1032 City Manager:
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Subject: Workers' Compensation Appellate Fee Settlement.
Background Summary:
As discussed at the October 6, 2015 Executive Session, an employee in the Police Department has a worker's
compensation claim against the City. This is the first step in settling this claim.
Issue:
By paying the Appellate Fee amount reflected the City can move forward with settlement of the employee's
claim and associated attorney fees. This will minimize and contain future costs to the City. Due to the medical
and confidentiality issues involved, associated documents of the settlement are not included with this item.
Recommendations:
Staff respectfully recommends the Commission approve the payment of the Appellate Fee and authorize the
Mayor and City Manager to execute any necessary documents.
Attachments:
None
Financial Impact:
Settlement of employee's Appellate Fee of $27,500 plus $85.50 in costs from the City's worker's
compensation account.
Type of Item:
❑ Public Hearing For Clerk's Dept Use:
❑ Ordinance First Reading ® Consent Agenda
❑ Ordinance Second Reading ❑ Public Hearing
❑ Resolution ❑ Regular Agenda
® Commission Approval
❑ Discussion & Direction
❑ Original Document/Contract Attached for Execution by City Clerk
❑ Original Document/Contract Held by Department for Execution
Reviewed by City Attorney ❑ N/A
Reviewed by Finance Dept. ❑ N/A
Reviewed by ( ) ❑ N/A