HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 2000-030CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-030
AUTHORIZATION THE SETTLEMENT AND PAYMENT OF WORKERS'
COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYMENT RELATED CLAIM
WHEREAS, the City of Plymouth has been authorized to self -insure its Workers'
Compensation exposure under the Laws of the State of Minnesota from April 1, 1980 to
the present. The City employees Berkley Administrator to administer its self-insured
program and authorizes Berkley Administrators to pay statutory Workers' Compensation
obligation from a Workers' Compensation Trust Account established by the City; and
WHEREAS, a Plymouth employee stated that on May 7, 1996, he was injured during the
course of his employment. The employee continued to treat with various physicians
during the next three years. The City tried and was unable to find suitable work
assignments that would fit his restrictions. Therefore, on August 10, 1999 he was released
from employment with the City of Plymouth. This former employee filed a Claim Petition
with the Workers' Compensation Commission, and his Bargaining Unit demanded
reinstatement of his former position and filed for Binding Arbitration in accordance with
the terms of their collective bargaining agreement with the City; and
WHEREAS, Berkley Administrators and Counsel negotiated a full and complete
settlement of all Workers' Compensation and Employment Related Claims on behalf of the
City of Plymouth in the amount of of $45,000. Therefore, we request authorization to
deposit $45,000 in the Workers' Compensation Trust Account and provide funds for
Berkley Administrators to conclude the settlement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA, that the City of Plymouth authorizes the
payment of $45,000 from the Risk Management Fund to settle the Workers'
Compensation and Employment Related Claim addressed in the Risk Management
Coordinator's memorandum of December 29, 1999.
Adopted by the City Council on January 4, 2000.