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 relating to an agreement for mediation services and director services for the Workers' Compensation Alternative Dispute Resolution program
1. Approve Professional Services Agreement with Steven Siemers Dispute Resolution, LLC for an amount not to exceed $50,000 for mediation services and serving as Director for the Workers' Compensation Alternative Dispute Resolution program with the Fresno Police Officers Association;
2. Affirm the City Manager's determination that the provider is uniquely qualified;
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 Siemers Dispute Resolution, LLC to provide professional consulting services relating to the Alternate Dispute Resolution program with the Fresno Police Officers Association in an amount not to exceed $50,000, 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 a Director and Mediator. Since inception of the Alternative Dispute Prevention program, Siemers Dispute Resolution, LLC has provided mediation services and served as the Director.
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 a Director/Mediator who provides assistance to the Joint Committee, whose memb...
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