Resolution 80-16300 RESOLUTION NO. 80-16300
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF FINAL
SETTLEMENT STIPULATION IN CONNECTION WITH
WORKER' S COMPENSATION CLAIM OF ROBERT C . BULLARD
AGAINST THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH.
WHEREAS, on August 23, 1977 , one ROBERT C. BULLARD, a
former employee of the City of Miami Beach, suffered injuries
to his lower back while driving a vehicle over rugged terrain ;
and
WHEREAS, said former employee , was required to undergo
back surgery, and was given a permanency rating of 25% of the
body; and
WHEREAS, Risk Management Services, Inc. , has determined
and recommended that it is in the best interest of the City to
enter into a settlement under the provisions of F.S . 440. 20(10) ,
as amended; such settlement calls for the payment by the City to
said former employee of the sum of $14 , 000 representing a final
settlement of any and all past , present and future compensation
and medical benefits due him under the Worker ' s Compensation Law,
and a reasonable attorney' s fee to be $2 , 000 ; and
WHEREAS, the Order of the Deputy Commissioner of Industrial
Claims approving such settlement stipulation will not be subject to
modification or review; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission deems it to be in the best
interest of the City to enter into a final settlement stipulation
as hereinabove set forth;
NOW, THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, that Risk Management Services, Inc. , as the
agent for the City of Miami Beach, is hereby authorized to enter
into a final settlement as approved by a Deputy Commissioner of
Industrial Claims and the Mayor, City Clerk, Finance Director , City
Attorney and Risk Management Services , Inc. , be and they are here-
by authorized and directed to comply with the Order of the Deputy
Commissioner approving such stipulation.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 4th day of June , 1980.
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OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER CITY HALL
HAROLD T.TOAL 1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE
CITY MANAGER TELEPHONE: 673-7010
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM NO. A?p?-, r
DATE: June 4 . 1980
TO: Mayor Murray Meyerson and
Me 4ers of the City Commission
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City Manager
SUBJECT: WORKER' S COMPENSATION CASE SETTLEMENT/
ROBERT C. BULLARD
The City of Miami Beach employed a Mr. Robert C. Bullard
in 1964 as a golf course attendant .
On August 23, 1977, while working for the City, and driving
a vehicle over rugged terrain the Claimant strained his
lower back. In subsequent job-related injuries dated July
21 , 1973, May 24, 1974 , and March 10, 1978 the Claimant
reinjured and retwisted the lower back area.
As a result of these injuries , the Claimant was required to
undergo back surgery and was given a permanency rating of
25% of the body. A 25% rating has a monetary value of
$10,425. 00. The City of Miami Beach has already spent over
$22 ,000 on this file.
Based on these facts, the City Administration sought to close
out this claim with the assistance of Risk Management Services ,
Inc. After a series of negotiations, an amount of $14, 000
($1, 000 in permanent partial disability, and $13 , 000 in future
medicals) was tentatively agreed to. Upon settlement of this
claim the City will no longer have any exposure or liability
in regard to future costs.
The Claimant was retired on April 1 , 1980 on a service-related
pension.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Commission approve
the lump sum settlement of $14, 000 and an additional $2 , 000
for attorney fees for the final closure of the worker ' s comp-
ensation case involving Robert C. Bullard. In consideration
of this settlement , the City will no longer be held liable
for any future worker' s compensation or medical costs in
relation to the injuries described above.
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