HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-044 Appropriation - Refuse Division ORDINANCE NO. 2001 - 44
AN ORDINANCE amending the 2001 budget for the City of Yakima; and making
an appropriation of $71,567 in the 471 - Refuse Fund for
expenditure during 2001 to provide for an additional Industrial
Insurance premium charge.
WHEREAS, the amount of $71,567 must be appropriated within the 471- Refuse
Fund for expenditure during 2001 to provide for an additional Industrial Insurance
premium charge, and
WHEREAS, at the time of the adoption of the 2001 budget it could not
reasonably have been foreseen that the appropriation provided for by this ordinance would
be required; and the City Council finds that an emergency exists of the type contemplated
by RCW 35.33.091 and that it is in the best interests of the City to make the appropriation
herein provided, now, therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
Section 1. The amount of $71,567 is hereby appropriated from the Unappropriated
Fund Balance in the 471 - Refuse Fund to account number 471-4- 471 - 212 -R420- 537.80-
231 as a 2001 appropriation.
Section 2. This ordinance is one making an appropriation and shall take effect
immediately upon its passage, approval and publication as provided by law and by the City
Charter.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, signed and approved this gill day of
2001. n /1�( • r
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MARY PLACE, MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
First Reading: 8 - 21 - 2001
Publication Date: 9 - - 2001
Effective Date: 9 - - 2001
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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT !s�
Item No. 1 -
For Meeting 8/21/01
ITEM TITLE: An Ordinance Amending the 2001 Budget in the Refuse Fund for Additional
Industrial Insurance Premium Charges
SUBMITTED BY: Chris Waarvick, Public Works Director
CONTACT PERSON /TELEPHONE: Nancy Fortier, Refuse and Recycling Manager
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SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
Staff respectfully requests City Council to approve the attached appropriation ordinance of $71,567 for
the Refuse Fund (471) to provide for an additional Industrial Insurance charge for the budget year
2001. The Worker's Compensation Fund, an element of the City's self insurance program covering all
city employees, is currently operating at a severely limited reserve level due to claims experience.
Historical review finds Refuse Division direct claims against the fund totaling $401,449 from 1995 to
present. Refuse Division contributions to the fund total $182,482 for the same period. This trend has
been repeated in other city divisions. In order for the fund to maintain an adequate balance to pay
ongoing claims, the divisions responsible for large claims experience are being assessed a
proportionate charge to rebuild the reserve. Increases in the charges for the budget year 2002 are also
planned. This will mean City Council consideration of a refuse rate increase for the year 2002.
Worker's Comp claims expenses may be controlled in two ways: (1) proactive training and activities,
such as eliminating the activities which lead to risk exposure (moving to automated refuse pick -up, for
example); and (2) aggressive assertion of City prerogatives for post claim activities. This includes, but
is not limited to, implementing a light or modified duty program and closer case management with
employees and health care providers. Public Works has begun a number of these actions and has been
in discussion with Human Resources and Ward North America, the city's third party administrator,
regarding these matters.
Resolution _ Ordinance X Contract Other (Specify)
Funding Source Refuse 0 . eratin _• Fund - 471
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL: I4
City M . nager
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Read attached ordinance by title only at the August 21, 2001 Council Meeting. Pass ordinance at the
September 4, 2001 Council Meeting.
BOARD /COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
COUNCIL ACTION: Second reading scheduled 9 -4 -2001
9 -4 -01: Ordinance passed. ORDINANCE NO. 2001 - 44
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