Memorandum

City of Lawrence

City Manager’s Office

TO:	David L. Corliss, City Manager
FROM:	Cynthia Wagner, Assistant City Manager
DATE:	May 27, 2014
RE:	Consent Agenda Item – Department of Labor Worker’s Compensation Assessment

Background

Each year, the State of Kansas Department of Labor assesses costs to every insurance carrier and self-insured entity in the state to cover operating costs of the Office of Worker’s Compensation and costs associated with administration of the Worker’s Compensation Act.  Assessments for 2015 are based on paid losses in the 2013 calendar year.  The computed amount for the city of Lawrence is $16,545.73.

The Kansas Department of Insurance also assesses self-insured entities.  That bill has not been received.

Staff Recommendation

Staff recommends payment of $16,545.73 to the Kansas Department of Labor for the 2015 self-insured assessment. 

Action

Authorize payment of $16,545.73 to the Kansas Department of Labor.