HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-03-22; City Council; 22249; Authorizing the settlement of workers’ compensation claim of Randell Shultz in the amount of $88,14712
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a Resolution authorizing settlement of Workers' Compensation claim of Randell Shultz for
$88,147.
ITEM EXPLANATION:
The claimant is a Police Officer. Mr. Shultz sustained multiple work related injuries in the course
of his employment, resulting in permanent disabilities.
The terms and conditions of the proposed settlement are set forth in Request For Settlement
Authority (on file in the Human Resources Department). The terms and conditions were agreed
upon by the claimant and the city, and have been recommended by Keenan & Associates, the
city's third party administrator.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The cost ofthe settlement is $88,147. There are sufficient funds available in the Workers'
Compensation Self-Insurance Fund to cover the cost of this settlement.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
Pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21065, this action does not constitute a "project"
within the meaning of CEQA in that it has no potential to cause either a direct physical change in
the environment, or a reasonable foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment; and
therefore, does not require environmental review.
EXHIBITS:
1. A Resolution authorizing settlement of Workers' Compensation claim of Randell Shultz
for $88,147.
DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Donna Hernandez 760-602-7533 donna.hernandez@carlsbadca.gov
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CONTINUED 0 RETURNED TO STAFF 0
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RESOLUTION NO. 2016-058
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING SETILEMENT OF WORKERS'
COMPENSATION CLAIM OF RANDELL SHULTZ FOR $88,147.
WHEREAS, Keenan & Associates, the city's third party administrator, has recommended
a settlement of the Workers' Compensation claim of Randell Schultz; and
WHEREAS/ all parties have agreed to settle this claim before the Workers' Compensation
Appeals Board.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California,
as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
2. That the expenditure of $88,147 from the Workers' Compensation Self-Insurance
Fund is authorized for the settlement of said claim.
3. That the City Council approves the Request {or Settlement Authority 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 22nd day of March, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES: Halt Wood, Schumacher, Blackburn, Packard.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
MATT HALL, Mayor
ATTEST:
(SEAL)