HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-08-08; City Council; 18685; Settlement of workers' compensation claim1
CITY OF CARLSBAD - AGENDA BILL
AB# 18,885
MTG. 8/8/06
DEPT. HR
SETTLEMENT OF WORKERS'
COMPENSATION CLAIMS OF PAUL
STEUSEL
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2006-230 authorizing the settlement claim of Paul
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
To consider adopting Resolution No.
Steusel.
ITEM EXPLANATION:
The claimant was a Fire Engineer with the Carlsbad Fire Department. He was employed by
the City of Carlsbad for approximately twenty eight years and sustained various cumulative
trauma injuries.
Mr. Steusel sustained industrial injuries to his knees, hearing, low back, neck, foot and
hypertension while performing his usual and customary duties with the Fire Department. Mr.
Steusel received an industrial disability retirement in August 2004.
The terms and conditions of the proposed settlement are set forth in the Stipulations with
Award (on file in the Human Resources Department). The terms and conditions were agreed
upon by the claimant and the City, and have been approved by TRISTAR, the City's Third
Party Administrator, and the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The cost of the settlement is $71,935.00. There are sufficient funds available in the Workers'
Compensation Self-Insurance Fund to cover the cost of this settlement.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
EXHIBITS:
1. Resolution No. 2006-230
DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Deborah Harvey, (760) 602-2435, dharv@ci.carlsbad.ca.us
FOR CITY CLERKS USE ONLY.
COUNCIL ACTION: APPROVED &T
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RESOLUTION NO. 2006-230
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3 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR
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STEUSEL
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6 WHEREAS, TRISTAR, the City's Third Party Administrator, has recommended a
settlement of the Workers' Compensation claim of Paul Steusel; and
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WHEREAS, the settlement has been approved by the Workers' Compensation Appeals
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Board; and
SETTLEMENT OF THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIM OF PAUL
WHEREAS, there are sufficient funds available in the Workers' Compensation Self-
Insurance Fund to pay the settlement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad,
California, as follows:
15 1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
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2. That the expenditure of $71,935.00 from the Workers' Compensation Self-
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Insurance Fund is authorized for the settlement of said claim.18
3. That the City Council accepts the Stipulations with Award on file in the Human
Resources Department.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council
of the City of Carlsbad on the 8th day of August, 2006, by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Lewis, Hall, Kulchin, Packard, Sigafoose
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
/IS, Mayor
ATTEST:
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