Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: George Tablack
Department: Finance and Administrative Services Division: Risk Management
Information
Requested Action
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MOTION TO APPROVE Interlocal Agreement between Broward County and Broward County Supervisor of Elections for the provision of workers’ compensation coverage for qualifying Broward County Supervisor of Elections employees.
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Why Action is Necessary
Pursuant to Section 163.01, Florida Statutes, action is required by the Board to approve interlocal agreements.
What Action Accomplishes
Compliance with Chapter 440, Florida Statutes, the mandatory workers’ compensation coverage that provides benefits to injured employees for medical expenses, disability, or death.
Is this Action Goal Related
No
Previous Action Taken
None.
Summary Explanation/Background
THE FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND THE RISK MANAGEMENT DIVISION RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
On May 8, 2018 (Item No. 29), the Board approved the filing of the County Auditor’s Report No. 18-20, Audit of the Risk Management Division Workers’ Compensation Section. The County Auditor recommended current, formal, and detailed agreements be executed with the entities for which Broward County provides workers’ compensation coverage.
Broward County and Broward County Supervisor of Elections desire to enter into an Interlocal Agreement to provide workers’ compensation coverage for qualifying Supervisor of Elections employees. The Interlocal Agreement will commence on October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2023 for a three-year period, with up to two additional one-year renewal options. The agreement terminates all other agreements (Exhibit 2).
Source of Additional Information
Wayne Fletcher, Director, Risk Management Division, (954) 357-7203
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
There is no additional fiscal impact or cost to the County. The services provided by the County in the Interlocal Agreement will continue to be provided by existing staff and resources.