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r,�� Mayor Craig Cates,District 1
The Florida Keys Mayor Pro Tem Holly Merrill Raschein,District 5
y Michelle Lincoln,District 2
James K.Scholl,District 3
Ij David Rice,District 4
County Commission Meeting
February 15, 2023
Agenda Item Number: C23
Agenda Item Summary #11703
BULK ITEM: Yes DEPARTMENT: Employee Services
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Mark Gongre (305) 292-4559
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AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of a Workers' Compensation settlement in the amount of
$100,000, inclusive of Attorney's fees.
ITEM BACKGROUND: See attached memorandum. Workers' compensation settlements greater
than $50,000 are placed before the BOCC for approval.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval
DOCUMENTATION:
Workers' Compensation Settlement
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Effective Date: February 15, 2023
Expiration Date: N/A
Total Dollar Value of Contract: N/A
Total Cost to County: $100,000
Current Year Portion: $100,000
Budgeted: Yes
Source of Funds: CC_07503-Workers' Compensation Claims, SC_00030
CPI:
Indirect Costs:
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Estimated Ongoing Costs Not Included in above dollar amounts:
Revenue Producing: If yes, amount:
Grant:
County Match:
Insurance Required: No
Additional Details:
N/A
REVIEWED BY:
Bryan Cook Completed 01/30/2023 1:48 PM
Christina Cory Skipped 01/30/2023 2:02 PM
Cynthia Hall Completed 01/30/2023 2:02 PM
Purchasing Completed 01/30/2023 3:35 PM
Budget and Finance Completed 01/30/2023 3:52 PM
Brian Bradley Completed 01/31/2023 9:05 AM
Lindsey Ballard Completed 01/31/2023 9:31 AM
Board of County Commissioners Pending 02/15/2023 9:00 AM
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
County of Monroe Mayor Craig Cates,District 1
The Florida Keys U Mayor Pro Tem Holly Merrill Raschein,District 5
f Michelle Lincoln,District 2
yc James K.Scholl,District 3
David Rice,District 4
MEMORANDUM
TO: Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
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FROM: Mark Gongre,Safety and Security Administrator 9=
Cynthia L.Hall, Sr.Assistant County Attorney
Digitally signed by Bryan U)
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THRU: Bryan Cook,Employee Services Director Bryan CookDate:2023.01.30
Bob Shillinger,County Attorney 13:47:37-05'00' CL
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DATE: January 27,2023 U)
SUBJECT: Approval of Workers' Compensation Settlement
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This item requests approval for settlement of a workers' compensation claim on a Monroe County Sheriff's Office employee CL
with a date of accident of 5/8/2020.The claimant was claimant was hired by the Sheriffs Office in May 2017. <
The County held a private mediation on January 26,2023. The Claimant's attorney made an initial demand of$190,000.
Eventually,both parties agreed to a settlement in the amount of$100,000(inclusive of attorneys'fees),contingent upon your E
approval. The settlement will discharge the County from any further liability for past and future compensation benefits,past
and future medical benefits,temporary and permanent total disability benefits including benefits for training and education,
death benefits,attorneys'fees and costs,and any other benefits provided under Florida workers' compensation law.
The County has already paid more than$500,000 in benefits;therefore, 100%of the settlement will come from the County's U)
excess insurer as reimbursement. The excess insurer has approved this settlement. The former employee(resignation in
2022)has already had three surgeries;has reached maximum medical improvement at a 10%permanent impairment rating; CL
and has the possibility of future pain management needs as well as future surgery,all of which could result in benefits t0
in excess of$100,000. The employee also has permanent light duty work restrictions. Under the circumstances,it is the
recommendation of the County's outside legal counsel(Theodore Goldstein,Esq.),the County's workers'compensation
adjuster(Relation Insurance),the County Attorney's Office and staff that the Commission approve this proposed settlement
in the amount of$100,000. As part of the settlement,the claimant agrees not to apply for reemployment. 0
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The settlement is not final until approved by the BOCC.Therefore,staff is placing this item before the BOCC for approval.
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If you have any questions,please do not hesitate to call.
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