2004-25677 Reso
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-25677
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING
THE ADMINISTRATION TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR
PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR CLAIM ADMINISTRATION
SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH SELF-INSURED
WORKERS' COMPENSATION PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the City is approved by the Florida Department of Labor and
Employment Security/Division of Workers' Compensation to self-insure for Workers'
Compensation; and
WHEREAS, the Division of Workers' Compensation requires that claims
administration be provided by a State Certified Workers' Compensation
Administrator; and
WHEREAS, on January 10, 2001, the Mayor and City Commission authorized
the Administration to execute an Agreement with Johns Eastern Co., as the State
Certified Workers' Compensation Administrator, to provide the claims administration
for the Self-Insured Workers Compensation Program for two years, with renewal
options for two additional one-year periods; and
WHEREAS, the Administration has continued the Agreement with Johns
Eastern Co. through option years one and two for a total service agreement period of
four years, which expires on January 31,2005; and
WHEREAS, the issuance of an RFP for the aforestated services would allow
the City to move forward with the selection of a State Certified Workers'
Compensation Administrator as required by the Division of Workers' Compensation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND THE
CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor
and City Commission hereby authorize the Administration to issue a Request for
Proposals (RFP) for Claim Administration Services for the C' of Miami Beach Self-
Insured Workers' Compensation Program.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of
,2004.
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CONMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
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Condensed Title:
A 8esolution authorizing the Administration to issue an RFP for Claim Administration Services for
administration of the Workers' Compensation program.
Issue:
The City is approved by the State to self insure for Worker's Compensation. The State requires an
approved/certified administrator. The current contract with Johns Eastern Co. expires on January 31,
2005. Failure to obtain an approved/certified administrator will result in the loss of the City's self-insurance
status.
Item Summary/Recommendation:
Authorize the RFP to obtain an approved/certified administrator and to continue with the City's self-insured
Workers' Compensation program.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
I N/A
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account Approved
Fpnds: 1
D 2
3
4
Finance Dept. Total
Ci Clerk's Office Le islative Trackin
Cliff Leonard/Mayra Buttacavoli
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Department Director
Assistant City Manager
City Manager
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
CITY HALL 1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA 33139
www.miamibeachfl.gov
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
From:
Mayor David Dermer and
Members of the City Commission
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City Manager 0 ~
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO
ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR CLAIM
ADMINISTRATION SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH SELF-
INSURED WORKERS' COMPENSATION PROGRAM.
Date: September 8, 2004
To:
Subject:
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the resolution.
ANALYSIS:
The City is approved by the Florida Department of Labor and Employment
Security/Division of Workers' Compensation to self-insure for Workers' Compensation.
The Division of Workers' Compensation requires that the claims administration be
provided by a State Certified Workers' Compensation Claims Administrator.
On January 10, 2001, the Mayor and City Commission authorized the Administration to
execute an Agreement with Johns Eastern Co. as the State Certified Workers'
Compensation Claims Administrator. The Agreement period was for two years with
renewal options for two additional one-year periods. The Administration has continued the
Agreement through option years one and two for a total service agreement period of four
years. The current Agreement expires on January 31 ,2005. The issuance of an RFP will
allow the City to move forward with the selection of a State Certified Workers'
Compensation Claims Administrator.
CONCLUSION:
The City Administration recommends that the City Commission authorize the
Administration to issue a Request for Proposals for Claims Administration Services for the
City of Miami Beach Self-Insured Workers' Compensation Program.
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