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0 1. MEMORANDUM
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT
December 17, 1996
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: James S. Dale, Administrative Services Directo
BY: Gary W. Rogers, Human Resources ManagerZ
SUBJECT: REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION TO AUTHORIZE THE
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT TO FILL THE
POSITION OF RISK CONTROL OFFICER
SUMMARY
As part of the 1996-97 budget deliberations it was requested that a report be
brought before the City Council prior to filling any vacant positions. The City's Risk
Control Officer recently resigned and his position is currently vacant. Staff is
requesting authorization to fill the position.
DISCUSSION
In 1994, the City conducted a comprehensive risk management audit. One of the
findings of the audit was that the City should employee a full-time Risk Manager to
oversee the risk management program. In addition to providing increased control
over the City's risks and thereby reducing costs, the City also received higher
liability premium credits to reduce the costs of it's insurance policies. The
estimated insurance premium savings alone, amount to over $40,000 annually.
In May 1995, the City retained a Risk Control Officer. The incumbent in the
position provided increased management of workers' compensation claims,
developed citywide polices aimed at reducing the City's liability exposure, and
enhanced the employee health and safety programs. Reportable workers'
compensation claims were reduced from 66 claims in FY 1994-95, to 52 claims in
FY 1995-96. The incumbent also played a key role in implementing the Federally
mandated drug and alcohol testing program for all commercially licensed drivers
and in actively investigating claims against the City.
LASER IMAGED
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FISCAL IMPACT
Continued retention of a Risk Control Officer will reduce the City's liability
insurance premiums an estimated $40,000 annually. Further, the incumbent is
likely to produce cost savings that more than pay for the cost of the position. The
current budget has funding available to retain a Risk Control Officer.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council authorize staff to fill the vacant position of
Risk Control Officer.
APPROVED:
William R. Kelly, City Manager