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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-01-23; City Council; ; Adopt a Resolution authorizing settlement of the Workers' Compensation claim of Michael Roy for $54,230~ CITY COUNCIL '1:'I Staff Report Meeting Date: To: From: Staff Contact: January 23, 2018 Mayor and City Council Kevin Crawford, City Manager Donna Hernandez, Human Resources Manager donna.hernandez@carlsbadca.gov or 760-602-7533 CA Review l}.L Subject: Adopt a Resolution authorizing settlement of the Workers' Compensation claim of Michael Roy for $54,230. Recommended Action Adopt a Resolution authorizing settlement of the Workers' Compensation claim of Michael Roy for $54,230. Executive Summary The claimant is a Paramedic Firefighter. Mr. Roy sustained a work related illness in the course of his employment resulting in permanent disabilities. Discussion 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 Athens Administrators, the city's third party administrator. Fiscal Analysis The cost ofthe settlement is $54,230. There are sufficient funds available in the Workers' Compensation Self-Insurance Fund to cover the cost of this settlement. Environmental Evaluation (CEQA) 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. Public Notification N/A Exhibits 1. Resolution adopting settlement of the Workers' Compensation claim of Michael Roy for $54,230. Jan. 23, 2018 Item #3 Page 1 of 2 RESOLUTION NO. 2018-009 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT OF THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIM OF MICHAEL ROY WHEREAS, Athens Administrators, the city's third party administrator, has recommended a settlement of the Workers' Compensation claim of Michael Roy; 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 $54,230 from the Workers' Compensation Self-Insurance Fund is authorized for the settlement of said claim. 3. That the City Council approves the Request for Settlement Authority on file in the Human Resources Department. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad on the 23rd day of January, 2018, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: M. Hall, K. Blackburn, M. Schumacher, C. Schumacher, M. Packard. None. None. (SEAL) Jan. 23, 2018 Item #3 Page 2 of 2