HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2023-103 Resolution accepting and approving 2nd Quarter 2023 Claim Report RESOLUTION NO. R-2023-103
A RESOLUTION accepting and approving the 2"d Quarter 2023 Claim Report for the City of
Yakima.
WHEREAS, the City of Yakima previously was self-insured as to most claims; and
WHEREAS, the City of Yakima was a member of the Cities Insurance Association of
Washington ("CIAW") for most liability claims from December 14, 2015 through November 30,
2019, subject to a deductible amount; and
WHEREAS, the City of Yakima has been insured by Safety National for most liability
claims since December 1, 2019 for incidents beginning on that date, subject to a deductible
amount; and Intermountain Claims, Inc. is the third party administrator on those claims; and
WHEREAS, the Transit Division is in the Washington State Transit Insurance Pool
("WSTIP") for Transit claims, effective September 1, 2005, with liability coverage which is not
subject to a deductible amount; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to an annual Resolution that has been adopted by the City Council,
the City Manager is authorized to settle claims against or by the City in an amount of$100,000 or
less; and
WHEREAS, the attached Claim Report contains information on and the disposition of the
various claims submitted to the City of Yakima; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
The attached 2nd Quarter 2023 Claim Report, together with payments and disbursements
listed therein, is hereby accepted, approved, and ratified.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 2nd day of August, 2023.
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Rosalinda Ibarra, City Clerk ''‘‘‘;"H\NU=
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YAKIMA,WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. 6.C.
For Meeting of:August 2, 2023
ITEM TITLE: Resolution accepting and approving 2nd Quarter 2023 Claim Report
SUBMITTED BY: Ryan Bleek, Senior Assistant City Attorney
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
The purpose of this report is to provide information on claims that were closed during the 2nd
Quarter 2023. All claims listed in this report were resolved and settled pursuant to Resolution No.
R-2022-008 authorizing the City Manager to settle claims against or by the City in an amount of
$100,000 or less. All payment amounts listed on the CIAW report show the amount paid by the City
of Yakima and CIAW toward the settlement,with the City of Yakima paying up to its $100,000
insurance deductible. Intermountain Claims is the City's Third Party Administrator on claims with
incidents beginning December 1, 2019.
The report includes the following information for the 2nd quarter 2023: (1) Intermountain Claims
summary by type of claim; (2) Intermountain Claims summary by department; (3) Intermountain
Claims closed claims for the 2nd Quarter 2023; (4) CIAW summary by type of claim; (5) CIAW
summary by department; (6)CIAW closed claims for the 2nd Quarter 2023; and, (7)WSTI P
Closed Claims for the 2nd Quarter 2023. Adopting the attached claims resolution affirms and
ratifies the payments made by the City of Yakima on claims closed during the 2nd Quarter of 2023
as listed in the reports.
ITEM BUDGETED: Yes
STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Public Trust and Accountability
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL BY THE CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Upload Date Type
❑ Res-2nd Quarter 2023 Claim Report 7/14/2023 Resdution
O 2nd Qtr 2023 Claim Report 7/14/2023 Backup Material
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RESOLUTION NO. R-2023-
A RESOLUTION accepting and approving the 2nd Quarter 2023 Claim Report for the City of
Yakima.
WHEREAS, the City of Yakima previously was self-insured as to most claims; and
WHEREAS, the City of Yakima was a member of the Cities Insurance Association of
Washington ("CIAW") for most liability claims from December 14, 2015 through November 30,
2019, subject to a deductible amount; and
WHEREAS, the City of Yakima has been insured by Safety National for most liability
claims since December 1, 2019 for incidents beginning on that date, subject to a deductible
amount; and Intermountain Claims, Inc. is the third party administrator on those claims; and
WHEREAS, the Transit Division is in the Washington State Transit Insurance Pool
("WSTIP") for Transit claims, effective September 1, 2005, with liability coverage which is not
subject to a deductible amount; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to an annual Resolution that has been adopted by the City Council,
the City Manager is authorized to settle claims against or by the City in an amount of$100,000 or
less; and
WHEREAS, the attached Claim Report contains information on and the disposition of the
various claims submitted to the City of Yakima; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
The attached 2nd Quarter 2023 Claim Report, together with payments and disbursements
listed therein, is hereby accepted, approved, and ratified.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 2nd day of August, 2023.
ATTEST: Janice Deccio, Mayor
Rosalinda Ibarra, City Clerk
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CITY OF YAKIMA
2nd Quarter Claim Report
2023
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INTERMOUNTAIN CLAIMS
SUMMARY
BY TYPE OF CLAIM
04/01 /2023 TO 06/30/2023
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INTERMOUNTAIN Closed Claims by Coverage
Quarterly - April 1, 2023 to June 30. 2023
Claim Number Claimant Status Total Paid
. , hi. Auto Liability
YAK23-02303 Margaux and Elias Tappo Closed 656.35
YAK23-02327 Rachelle L Meek Closed 3,142 52
YAK23-02333 Thomas W Parker Closed 0 00
Totals for Auto Liability-3 Claims 3 3,798.87
Coverage General Liability
YAK23-02326 Cecil Terk Closed 254 51
YAK23-02341 Benjamin Jack Newman Closed 2,265.00
YAK23-02348 Eric F Simison Closed 0 00
YAK23-02357 Peggy Lou Stapleton Closed 0 00
YAK23-02354 David Joseph Chavers Closed 0 00
YAK23-02330 Kurt and Coryn Hartsfield Closed 2,767 55
YAK23-02356 Auto Shoppers Closed 276 17
YAK23-02358 Teama Elia Montano Closed 0 00
YAK23-02343 Carlos Avila Closed 0 00
Totals for General Liability-9 Claims 9 5,563.23
Coverage Law Enforcement Liability
YAK23-02338 James Salazar Closed 0 00
YAK23-02322 Mario A Sanchez Closed 0 00
Totals for Law Enforcement Liability-2 Claims 2 0.00
Grand Totals-14 Claims 14 9,362.10
'INTERMOUNTAIN
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INTERMOUNTAIN CLAIMS
SUMMARY
BY DEPARTMENT
04/01 /2023 TO 06/30/2023
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INTERMOUNTAIN Closed Claims by Department
Quarterly - April 1. 2023 to June 30, 2023
Department!Divison Closed Total Paid
, 031.COYA-GL-Police Department
Police Department Closed 3,142 52
Police Department Closed 0 00
Police Department Closed 0.00
Totals for 031.COYA-GL-Police Department-3 3 3,142.52
Claims
Location Number and Name 032.COYA-GL-Fire Department
Fire Department Closed 0.00
Fire Department Closed 254.51
Totals for 032.COYA-GL-Fire Department-2 2 254.51
Claims
Location Number and Name 131.COYA-GL-Parks&Recreation Division
Parks&Recreation Division Closed 0 00
Parks&Recreation Division Closed 0 00
Totals for 131.COYA-GL-Parks&Recreation 2 0.00
Division-2 Claims
t_-,,: ., ic Nr,mbe 3 ;i N ,< 151.COYA-GL-Public Safety Communications
Public Safety Communications Closed 2,265 00
Totals for 151.COYA-GL-Public Safety 1 2,265.00
Communications-1 Claim
i'r : N : ,nrl N e 471.COYA-GL-Refuse Division
Refuse Division Closed 656 35
Refuse Division Closed 0 00
Totals for 471.COYA-GL-Refuse Division-2 2 656.35
Claims
Location Number and Name 473.COYA-GL-Wastewater Division
Wastewater Division Closed 0 00
Wastewater Division Closed 0 00
Totals for 473.COYA-GL-Wastewater Division-2 2 0.00
Claims
Location Number and Name 474.COYA-GL-Water Division
Water Division Closed 276 17
Totals for 474.COYA-GL-Water Division-1 Claim 1 276.17
Location Number and Name 475.COYA-GL-Irrigation Division
Irrigation Division Closed 2,767 55
Totals for 475.COYA-GL-Irrigation Division-1 1 2,767.55
Claim
Grand Totals-14 Claims 14 9,362.10
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INTERMOUNTAIN CLAIMS
CLOSED CLAIMS
04/01 /2023 TO 06/30/2023
INTERMOUNTAIN Closed Claims Summary
Quarterly - April 1 2023 to June 30. 2023
Type Of Claim Loss Date TPA Close Date Department Event Description Claimant Full Name Jurisdiction Total Paid
Claim Number Received State
l;uv(•i.ry, Auto Liability
Location Number and Name 031.COYA-GL-Police Department
Auto Liability YAK23-02327 9/5/2022 3/29/2023 4/28/2023 Police Claimant alleges auto property damage Rachelle L Meek Washington $3.142 52
PD Department
Totals for 031.COYA-GL-Police Department-1 Claim $3,142.52
Location Number and Name 471.COYA-GL-Refuse Division
Auto Liability YAK23-02333 4/6/2023 4/14/2023 5/2/2023 Refuse Alleged PD to claimant property Thomas W Parker Washington $0.00
PD Division
Auto Liability YAK23-02303 1/5/2023 1/24/2023 4/3/2023 Refuse IV allegedly damaged claimant property Margaux and Elias Tappo Washington $656.35
PD Division
Totals for 471.COYA-GL-Refuse Division-2 Claims $656.35
Totals for Auto Liability-3 Claims $3,798.87
Coverage General Liability
Location Number and Name 032.COYA-GL-Fire Department
Gen Liab PD YAK23-02326 3/26/2023 3/29/2023 4/13/2023 Fire Claimant alleges property damage Cecil Terk Washington $254.51
Department
Gen Liab PD YAK23-02354 4/10/2022 5/30/2023 6/22/2023 Fire Claimant alleges misinformation on Fire David Joseph Chavers Washington $0 00
Department Report
Totals for 032.COYA-GL-Fire Department-2 Claims $254.51
Location Number and Name 131.COYA-GL-Parks&Recreation Division
Gen Liab PD YAK23-02358 6/2/2023 6/8/2023 6/27/2023 Parks& Alleged PD to CV from golf ball Teama Elia Montano Washington $0.00
Recreation
Division
Gen Liab PD YAK23-02343 5/3/2023 5/9/2023 5/18/2023 Parks& Alleged PD from tree Carlos Avila Washington $0.00
Recreation
Division
Totals for 131.COYA-GL-Parks&Recreation Division-2 Claims $0.00
Location Number and Name 151.COYA-GL-Public Safety Communications
GL Personal YAK23-02341 2/9/2022 5/4/2023 5/22/2023 Public Safety Claimant alleges 4th amendment violation Benjamin Jack Newman Washington $2.265 00
Injury Communicatio
ns
Totals for 151.COYA-GL-Public Safety Communications-1 Claim $2,265.00
L ocanon Number and Narne 473.COYA-GL-Wastewater Division
Gen Liab PD YAK23-02348 5/11/2023 5/17/2023 6/6/2023 Wastewater Claimant alleges sewer back up Eric F Simison Washington $0.00
Division
Gen Liab PD YAK23-02357 5/31/2023 6/7/2023 6/21/2023 Wastewater Claimant alleges sewer backup Peggy Lou Stapleton Washington $0.00
Division
Totals for 473.COYA-GL-Wastewater Division-2 Claims $0.00
'INTERMOUNTAIN
INTERMOUNTAIN Closed Claims Summary
Quarterly -April 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023
Type Of Claim Loss Date TPA Close Date Department Event Description Claimant Full Name Jurisdiction Total Paid
Claim Number Received State
i ui .itu i Number ,ii d Nowt. 474.COYA-GL-Water Division
Gen Liab PD YAK23-02356 5/24/2023 6/7/2023 6/27/2023 Water Division Claimant alleges property damage Auto Shoppers Washington $276 17
Totals for 474.COYA-GL-Water Division-1 Claim $276.17
i rr atrcni Number .,ii,t Nit 475.COYA-GL-Irrigation Division
Gen Liab PD YAK23-02330 4/4/2023 4/4/2023 6/27/2023 Irrigation Claimant alleges PD Kurt and Coryn Hartsfield Washington $2,767 55
Division
Totals for 475.COYA-GL-Irrigation Division-1 Claim $2,767.55
Totals for General Liability-9 Claims $5,563.23
t revi`r.1W. Law Enforcement Liability
t rie ,itio t Number .tld tv,tilic 031.COYA-GL-Police Department
Law YAK23-02338 2/15/2023 4/28/2023 5/22/2023 Police Alleged PD from police James Salazar Washington $0.00
Enforcement Department
Liability
Law YAK23-02322 2/28/2023 3/24/2023 5/3/2023 Police Claimant alleges BI Mario A Sanchez Washington $0 00
Enforcement Department
Liability
Totals for 031.COYA-GL-Police Department-2 Claims $0.00
Totals for Law Enforcement Liability-2 Claims $0.00
Grand Totals-14 Claims $9,362.10
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UAW CLAIMS SUMMARY
BY TYPE OF CLAIM
04/01 /2023 TO 06/30/2023
NO CLOSED CLAIMS FOR THIS
PERIOD
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CIAW CLAIMS SUMMARY
BY DEPARTMENT
04/01 /2023 TO 06/30/2023
NO CLOSED CLAIMS FOR THIS
PERIOD
13
CIAW CLOSED CLAIMS
04/01 /2023 TO 06/30/2023
NO CLOSED CLAIMS FOR THIS
PERIOD
14
WSTIP CLOSED CLAIMS
04/01 /2023 TO 06/30/2023
Yakima Transit Closed Claims-04/01/2023 -06/30/2023
Claim/Event Date of Date Total Paid
Number Event Date Claim Claimant Dept. Location Type Status Description Closed to Claimant Outcome
by WSTIP
22-037394 4 07/02/2022 07/20/2022 Whitlock, Yakima 40'"Ave and ALBI(3r° Closed Claimant alleged bodily 05/23/2023 $50,000.00 Settled
Jeffery Transit Fruitvale Blvd. Pty) injury
The City of Yakima WSTIP Transit Insurance has a$0 deductible for non-employment claims on its WSTIP insurance. For first-party claims,any amounts above the city's$5,000.00
deductible were paid by the City.
Yakima Paratransit claims after January 1,2012,involve the current contractor for ADA paratransit services, Medstar, LLC.
Prior to January 1,2012,the contractor for paratransit service was A-1 Tri-City Taxi, Inc.