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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council adopt Resolution No. 380 approving settlement of workers' compensation claim.
ITEM EXPLANATION:
Police Lieutenant JAMES R. HAWKS has submitted medical opinions
which support his claim of a work related disability,hypertension. His claim is further supported by opinions resulting from an
examination by a city employed doctor. If the city stipulates to a 10% disability rating, the cost for settlement will be
$6,532.50. If the city were to contest the case and go to
trial at the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board, the costs
would be more than $6,532.50.
It is recommended by the city's workers' compensation administra- tor and attorney that thecity stipulate to the 10% disability rating for. Lieutenant HAWKS.
The attached resolution is forwarded for council consideration.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funds are available in the city's workers' compensation reserve
to pay this settlement.
EXHIBIT:
Resolution No. 7b47-0 .
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RESOLUTION NO. 7600
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING
COMPENSATION CLAIM IN THE CASE OF
JAMES R. HAWKS.
A STIPULATIO'N FOR AWARD FOR A WORKERS'
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WHEREAS, the City Council has established and clearly defined
its authority to settle workers' compensation claims in excess of
five thousand dollars ($5,000); and
WHEREAS, the claim of JAMES R. HAWKS is approximately
$6,532.50; and
WHEREAS, the City Council authorizes a settlement in that
amount;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council for the
City of Carlsbad, California, as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
2. That the City Council authorizes and directs the City
Manager to obtain a stipulation in the workers' compensation case
of JAMES R. HAWKS in the amount stated.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the
Carlsbad City Council held on the 15th day of mY , 1984,-
by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Cmm5.l wrs Casler, Lewis, Chick and ReScott
NOES : Nom
ABSENT: Council Kulchin
ATTEST :
ALE& RAUTENKRANZ, City Qlerk
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