HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2021 (08) Resolution No. 8 (2021)
ST. R�.J►9, �'w '° �..1NTY RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTINUATION OF SELF INSURED
WORKERS COMPENSATION PROGRAM
COVER MEMO
TO: County Board of Supervisors
FROM: Ken Witt, Interim County Administrator
DATE: February 2, 2021
AGENDA ITEM: Resolution Authorizing Continuation of Self Insured Workers
Compensation Program
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
St. Croix County maintains a self insured workers compensation program. Every three years we
must re-certify our intention to maintain a self insured workers compensation program with the
State of Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development. There are no changes to the
program.
Resolution No. 8 (2021)
ST. R�.J►9, �'w '° �..1NTY RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTINUATION OF SELF INSURED
I'SOYI`'V? WORKERS COMPENSATION PROGRAM
1 WHEREAS, St. Croix County is a qualified political subdivision of the State of
2 Wisconsin; and
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4 WHEREAS, the Wisconsin Workers Compensation Act(Act)provides that employers
5 covered by the Act either insure their liability with worker's compensation insurance carrier
6 authorized to do business in Wisconsin, or be exempted (self-insured)from insuring liabilities
7 with a carrier and assume the responsibility for its own worker's compensation risks and
8 payments; and
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10 WHEREAS, the State and any of its political subdivisions may self-insure for worker's
11 compensation without a special order from the Department of Workforce Development
12 (Department)if they agree to report faithfully all compensable injuries and agrees to comply
13 with the Act and rules of the Department; and
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15 WHEREAS, the Administration Committee at its January 19, 2021 meeting approved
16 the continuation of the self-insured worker's compensation program, in compliance with
17 Wisconsin Administrative Code DWD 80.60(3).
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19 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the St. Croix County Board of
20 Supervisors of St. Croix County does ordain as follows:
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22 (1) Provide for the continuation of a self-insured worker's compensation program that is
23 currently in effect.
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25 (2) Authorize the County Clerk to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the
26 Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, Worker's Compensation
27 Division.
Legal-Fiscal-Administrative Approvals:
Legal Note:
Fiscal Impact: no fiscal impact to continue program
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01/19/21 Administration Committee RECOMMENDED
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RESULT: RECOMMENDED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Scottie Ard, Vice Chair
SECONDER: David Peterson, Supervisor
AYES: Long, Koch, Ard, Peterson, Peavey
Vote Confirmation.
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SL Croix County Board of Supervisors Action:
Roll Call -Vote Requirement- Majority of Supervisors Present
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RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Carah Koch, Supervisor
SECONDER: Scottie Ard, Supervisor
AYES: Schachtner, Anderson, Leaf, Koch, Berning, Ottino, Feidler, Ostness, Counter,
Hansen, Ard, Tellijohn, Peterson, Anderson, Achterhof, Tomtschik, Peavey
ABSENT: Bob Long, Tim Hall
This Resolution was Adopted by the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors on February 2, 2021
Cindy Campbell, County Clerk