Resolutions

RESOLUTION NO. 289 of 2021
DATED: December 21, 2021

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN A RENEWAL AGREEMENT WITH MIDWEST EMPLOYERS CASUALTY CO. FOR EXCESS WORKERS COMPENSATION COVERAGE (PERSONNEL)

Resolution by Legislator:

Pepe

Seconded by:

Kelly

WHEREAS, quotes were received for excess workers compensation coverage and it has been recommended by the Personnel Officer and triad, our TPA/Broker that Montgomery County renew our contract with Midwest Employers Casualty Co. for excess workers compensation coverage; and

RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes and directs the County Executive, following review and approval from the County Attorney, to sign said agreement with Midwest Employers Casualty Co.in the amount of $165,605.

FURTHER RESOLVED, that said renewal agreement shall be effective January 1, 2022 ending December 31, 2022.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Duchessi and Isabel were absent. (12/21/2021)

Attachment
Statement of Legislative and Financial Impact:

I. Nature of Request:

Renewal of our contract with Midwest Employers Casualty Co. for excess workers compensation coverage.

II. Justification:

Montgomery County participates in stop loss to protect financial exposure in the event of a large claim.

III. Legislative Impact:

Pursuant to Section 2.04 (b) of the charter the Montgomery County Executive has the authority to enter into contracts.

IV. Financial Impact:

The renewal agreement with Midwest Employers Casualty Co. For excess workers compensation coverage will be at a cost of $165,605. Which is a $5778.0 over last years premium of $159,817

Please be advised that a transfer in 2022 of funds will be required to cover the cost of the stop loss as the budget was prepared prior to the stop loss quotes being received. It is anticipated that the amount needed to be transferred to cover this cost is approximately $40,000.00.

cc:

County Clerk
County Treasurer

Voting Record
Kelly	(R)	Yes
Sweet	(R)	Yes
Dimond	(D)	Yes
Headwell, Jr.	(R)	Yes
Wilson	(R)	Yes
Duchessi	(D)	Absent
Pepe	(R)	Yes
Isabel	(D)	Absent
Purtell	(D)	Yes

STATE OF NEW YORK County of Montgomery ss.: This is to certify that I, the Undersigned, Clerk Of The Montgomery County Legislature, have compared the foregoing copy of resolution with the original resolution now on file in the office, and which was passed by the Montgomery County Legislature on the 21st day of December, 2021, a majority of all the members elected to the Legislature voting in favor therof, and that the same is a correct and true transcript of such original resolution and of the whole thereof. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have set my hand and the official seal of the Montgomery County Legislature this 22nd day of December, 2021
Totals:	Aye:	7
	Nay:	0
	Abstained:	0
	Absent:	2