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September 11, 2018
Mayor and City Council
Scott Chadwick, City Manager
Donna Hernandez, Human Resources Manager
donna.hernandez@carlsbadca.gov or 760-602-7533
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Subject: Settlement of the Workers' Compensation claim of James Bellamy for
$175,000.
Recommended Action
Adopt a Resolution authorizing settlement of the Workers' Compensation claim of James
Bellamy for $175,000.
Executive Summary
The claimant was a Police Officer. Mr. Bellamy sustained work related injuries in the course of
his employment resulting in permanent disability.
Pursuant to Resolution 2015-086, settlements over $50,000 require City Council approval.
Discussion
The terms and conditions of the proposed settlement are set forth in the 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 AdminSure
Inc., the city's workers' compensation third party administrator.
Fiscal Analysis
The cost of the settlement is $175,000. 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.
Exhibits
1. City Council Resolution.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2018-164
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT OF THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIM OF JAMES
BELLAMY
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California has determined that AdminSure
Inc., the city's third party administrator, has recommended a settlement of the Workers' Compensation
claim of James Bellamy; 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 $175,000 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 11th day of September, 2018, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
M. Hall, K. Blackburn, M. Schumacher, C. Schumacher, M. Packard.
None.
None.
(SEAL)
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