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CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2014-096
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, ELECTING TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ALASKA MUNICIPAL
LEAGUE JOINT INSURANCE ASSOCIATION LOSS CONTROL
INCENTIVE PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF SEWARD FOR THE 2015-2016
POLICY YEAR
WHEREAS, the City of Seward is a member of the Alaska Municipal League/Joint
Insurance Association(hereinafter"AML/JIA"); and
WHEREAS, the AML/JIA provides comprehensive risk management assistance and
provides workers' compensation, liability and property coverage for the City of Seward; and
WHEREAS, the AML/JIA developed the Loss Control Incentive Program to help reduce
member losses individually and pool wide; and
WHEREAS, the AML/JIA will provide all written program material necessary, and offer
assistance to participants; and
WHEREAS, pool members that participate in the Loss Control Incentive Program and
complete the required activities, will have the opportunity to earn a discount on their contribution;
and
WHEREAS, it is the City of Seward's policy to provide a safe environment for its elected
officials, employees, citizens, and the visiting public; and
WHEREAS,the Loss Control Incentive Program will enhance such an environment.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Section 1. The Seward City Council elects to participate in the AML/JIA Loss Control
Program for the 2015-2016 policy year.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 8t" day of
December, 2014.
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2014-096
THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
can Bardarson, Mayor
AYES: Keil, Casagranda, Squires, Butts, Darling, Bardarson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Terry
ABSTAIN: None
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Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: December 8 2014 ' °F sets
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From: Sarah Spanos, Personnel Officer
Agenda Item: Participating in the AMLJIA Loss Control
Incentive Program
BACKGROUND &JUSTIFICATION:
The City of Seward is a member of the Alaska Municipal League Joint Insurance Association
(AMLJIA). AMLJIA provides comprehensive risk management assistance and provides workers'
compensation,liability and property coverage for the City of Seward. AMLJIA developed the Loss
Control Incentive Program to help reduce member losses individually and pool wide. AMLJIA will
provide all written program material necessary and offer assistance to participants. Pool members
that participate in the Loss Control Incentive Program and complete the required activities will have
the opportunity to earn a discount of up to Five Percent(5%)on our contribution. In 2013 the City
participated in the Loss Control Program and was awarded approximately$21,534 and in 2014 was
awarded$20,671 which has been dedicated to lowering our annual premium and purchasing safety
supplies. In 2015, we would like to continue these efforts.
It is the City of Seward's policy to provide a safe environment for its elected officials, employees,
citizens,and the visiting public. In order to qualify for this Loss Control Incentive Program the City
must do the following:
1. Provide tracking logs to document all safety activities.
2. Pass a resolution annually electing to participate in this program.
3. Provide reports and inspections timely and on a semiannual basis.
4. Engage an active Safety Committee to include agendas, notes, specific topics and minutes.
5. Provide model safety plans and training.
The City has been actively engaged to complete the above requirement to continue to qualify for this
Program.
INTENT:
Pass a resolution to participate in the AMLJIA Loss Control Incentive Program for 2015.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A
1. Comprehensive Plan (document source here): Section 3.9 X
2. Strategic Plan (document source here): Page 2, Page 13 X
3. Other(list): X
FISCAL NOTE:
There is no financial cost for this program.
Approved by Finance Department:
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No X
RECOMMENDATION:
Council approves Resolution 2014- (Mt and authorizing the City Manager to participate in the
AMLJIA Loss Control Incentive Program.