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Mr. Hartley agreed with Chief Griffin's recommendation that if the Council agrees to the concept, the Relief Association should be allowed to define the package, seek bids, obtain the insurance, and maintain the program. It would eliminate time Staff would have to spend on it, and he felt the Fire Department is better able to reach a consensus among themselves as to the operation of the program. Mr. Hartley then noted that by tabling Case ~3, the Relief Association has not yet been established. This may give them an opportunity to write these proposed benefits into the By-Laws. Chief Griffin explained the General Fund and Special Fund accounts of the Relief Association, noting this program would be administered through the General Fund, which has already been established. KenBeth Malloy, Pannell Kerr Forster, City's auditing firm - explained the Relief Association is a separate entity ruled by its own members and Is under the control of its By-Laws and the amount of contribution the City allows. Once the money is given to the Relief Association, the Council no longer has control over those funds. In further discussion on the mechanics of administering a short-term disability program for the Firefighters, a suggestion was to have the City administer the program for one year until the Relief Association is established. The Council also suggested the By-Laws have a provision in it that the funds provided by the City for the program will be used for that disability insurance. Another suggestion was that the Relief Association provide a copy of the premium statement as assurance that the funds are being used for that purpose. Ms. McAloney also noted a policy will not be in effect until after the first of the year because bids will be taken. MOTION by DeLuca, Seconded by Clch, to have Staff proceed with short-term disability for the Fire Department, seek and receive bids and get the ball rolling on that for one year, and that the Association will change their By-Laws, and it wi]] run through them for the second year and afterwards. FURTHER DISCUSSION: Counci]member DeLuca stated it is with the understanding that the cost will not exceed $5,750 for the year. Motion carried unanimously. CASE #6: Workers' Compensation Claim for Jay Guimont Mr. Hartley explained Jay Guimont was injured fighting a fire and is receiving medical benefit from Workers' Compensation benefit insurance provided by the City. Mr. Guimont is concerned that the level of compensation is not sufficient to meet his immediate personal needs and that he was anticipating substantially more CITY COUNCIL/DECEMBER 11, 1990 Page 9 of 17