REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
DATE: November 4, 2021
FROM: TJ MILLER, Director
Personnel Services Department
BY: DAVID BOLTON, Risk Manager
Personnel Services Department
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to the Ombudsperson Workers Compensation Alternative Dispute Resolution Program with Fresno Police Officers Association:
1. Affirm the City Manager's determination that Mariotto Resolutions, Inc., is uniquely qualified to perform as the Ombudsperson for the Workers' Compensation Alternative Dispute Resolution Program with Fresno Police Officers Association
2. Approve Professional Services Agreement between Mariotto Resolutions, Inc., and the City of Fresno for $320,000.
3. Authorize the Personnel Services Department Director or designee to sign the agreement on behalf of the City.
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended Council approve the Professional Services Agreement with Mariotto Resolutions to provide professional consulting services relating to the Alternate Dispute Resolution program with the Fresno Police Officers Association in the amount of $320,000, affirm the City Manager's determination that the provider is uniquely qualified, and authorize the Personnel Services Director or designee to sign the agreement on behalf of the City.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Workers' Compensation Alternative Dispute Resolution Agreement between the City and the Fresno Police Officers Association (FPOA) includes the services of an Ombudsperson. Since inception of the Alternative Dispute Prevention program, Mariotto Resolutions has provided ombudsperson services.
BACKGROUND
In June 2015, the City Council approved the Workers' Compensation Alternative Dispute Prevention and Resolution Agreement between the City and the Fresno Police Officers Association (FPOA). The program includes the services of an Ombudsperson whose role is to provide aid, counsel and advocacy for the injured union member. The Ombudsperson's mission is to take care of the injured employee's...
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