Item 2 Posting Language ..Title Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interests needed for a Permanent Electric Transmission and Distribution Easement, consisting of approximately 0.153 acres (6,668 square feet) of land in two parts (3,709 square feet and 2,959 square feet) generally located at 6900 South Interstate Highway 35, Austin, Texas 78745 and being a portion of Lots 1A and 2A, Forrest C. Walker Subdivision, a Subdivision recorded in Book 75, Page 219; and a Temporary Construction Easement, consisting of approximately 0.0734 acres (3,196 square feet) of land generally located at 6940 South Interstate Highway 35, Austin, Texas 78745 and being a portion of Lot 2A Forrest C. Walker Subdivision, a Subdivision recorded in Book 75, Page 219 Official Public Records of Travis County, Texas, from Long Real Estate Holdings, LLC. The property is currently appraised at $556,853, subject to an increase in value based on updated appraisals or a Special Commissioner’s award. ..Body Lead Department Financial Services Department Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. For More Information: Michael Gates, Financial Services Department, 512-974-5639; Brandon Williamson, Financial Services Department, 512-974-5666; Amy Everhart, Austin Energy, Director, Local Government Issues (512) 322- 6087; Elaine Veselka, Austin Energy, VP Electric Systems Engineering and Technical Services, (512) 322- 6667; Tina Little, Austin Energy, Director, Electric Systems and Shared Services, (512) 322-6396. Council Committee, Boards, and Commission Action: September 9, 2024 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: Various structures along the existing circuits 926, 927, 987, and 988 require relocation to accommodate the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) expansion of Interstate Highway 35 (I-35) as part of its I-35 Capital Express program that runs along I-35 from State Highway 71 south to State Highway 45. The relocation of the circuit adjacent to the properties at 6900 and 6940 South I-35 requires the City to purchase an electric easement across Lots 1A and 2A, Forrest C. Walker Subdivision, a Subdivision recorded in Book 75, Page 219 of the Official Public Records of Travis County, Texas. The City previously acquired a waterline easement across the same property through condemnation in 1986. The City has attempted to purchase the needed properties at 6900 and 6940 South I-35, Austin, Texas. The City and property owner have been unable to agree on the value of the needed acquisition. …
REGULAR MEETING of the LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION Monday, September 9, 2024, at 7:00 P.M. City of Austin Permitting and Development Center, Room 1401/1402 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Austin, Texas 78752 MEETING AGENDA Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Alyssa Parra, the Commission’s staff liaison, at 512-974-2934 or Alyssa.Parra@AustinTexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Commissioner VACANT Katie Coyne Yuri G Barragán Brigitte Bandit Jerome Benson David Garza J. Scott Neal, Chair CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Appointment Commissioner Appointment District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 District 6 District 7 Garry Brown Mariana Krueger Brandon Wollerson Rocío Fierro-Perez Charles Curry Dr. Melissa Taylor Morgan Davis Alexander Andersen AGENDA District 8 District 9 District 10 Mayor Stakeholder Stakeholder Stakeholder Stakeholder The first ten speakers signed up before the meeting is called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Page 1 of 4 MOTION TO SUSPEND ROBERT’S RULES OF ORDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission's regular meeting on August 12, 2024. 2. Briefing on the Equity-Based Preservation Plan from Cara Bertron, Program Manager, Planning Department, and Rocio Peña-Martinez, Preservation Plan Working Group member. STAFF BRIEFINGS DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discussion of the use of Roberts's Rules of Order at commission meetings. 4. Discussion of the commission's high-level public relations strategy. 5. Update from Commissioner Curry from the Equity Action Team budget work session as it relates to the commission. 6. Discussion of claims of State discrimination against trans-Texans concerning sexual identification on state documents. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Council. 7. Approve a recommendation for the approval of the Equity-Based Preservation Plan to the City 8. Approve a recommendation appointing commissioners to the Imagine Austin Planning Group. 9. Approve a recommendation for a commissioner to speak on behalf of the commission to the community at the Unite the Fight gala, speaking on the commission's achievements and how to get involved with the commission's work. 10. …
LGBTQ+ ADVISORY COMMISSION | SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 Austin History Center (C05767, PICA 24201, PICA 29995); Chen Chen Wu; City of Austin Planning Process HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Michelle Benavides Mary Jo Galindo*1 Jolene Kiolbassa 1 Debra Murphy 2 Misael Ramos* 1 JuanRaymon Rubio 2 Bob Ward 1 Noel Bridges 1 Jerry Garcia 1 Kevin Koch Robin Orlowski 2 Mary Reed* 1 Maria Solis* 1 Caroline Wright 1 Julia Brookins* Hanna Huang* 1 Kelechi Madubuko 1 Leslie Ornelas 1 Lori Renteria 1 Erin Waelder 1 Amalia Carmona 2 Linda Y. Jackson Brenda Malik Emily Payne Gilbert Rivera 1 Brita Wallace* 1 Ursula A. Carter Meghan King* Alyson McGee 1 Rocio Peña-Martinez* *Drafting Committee member 1 Phase 1 only 2 Phase 2 only Plan Vision Historic preservation in Austin actively engages communities in protecting and sharing important places and stories. Preservation uses the past to create a shared sense of belonging and to shape an equitable, inclusive, sustainable, and economically vital future for all. Joe’s Bakery, anonymous, Amy Moreland/ Austin’s Atlas Plan Goals 107 recommendations 1. Tell Austin’s full history 9. Proactively identify important places 2. Recognize cultural heritage 10. Follow good designation practices 3. Preserve archaeological resources 11. Support stewardship of community 4. Stabilize communities assets 5. Support environmental sustainability 12. Be strategic with review 6. Make preservation more accessible 13. Protect historic resources 7. Support people doing the work 14. Implement the plan collaboratively 8. Engage new partners What We Preserve Images, clockwise from top left: Parade and mural unveiling (The Austin Chronicle), San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation Think broadly. • Recognize Austin’s rich and complex history through active listening, inclusive research, and interpretation • Better recognize and protect legacy businesses, murals, and archaeological resources • Use preservation tools to support displacement prevention and environmental sustainability Who Preserves Invite and support. • Engage new partners and audiences • Help community members access knowledge and resources • Support people doing the work: homeowners and tenants, craftspeople, commissioners, and staff Images, clockwise from top left: Bertha Rendon Delgado, San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation, Austin Asian American Film Festival How We Preserve Be strategic and effective. • Update designation criteria to reflect modern standards • Support the stewards of Austin’s historic properties • Be strategic with review • Improve enforcement processes • Implement the plan collaboratively Selected Recommendations 1) Gather stories that tell Austin’s diverse history across different cultures and languages. 2) …
REGULAR MEETING of the AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY FOOD POLICY BOARD MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9th, 2024, 5:00 PM CITY OF AUSTIN PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 2103 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Austin Travis County Food Policy Board may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Amanda Rohlich, 512-974-1364, Amanda.Rohlich@austintexas.gov. Hilda Gutierrez Kacey Hanson Rosamaria Murillo Natalie Poulos Matt Simon Andrew Smith CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Andrea Abel Lisa Barden, Vice-Chair Marissa Bell Mark Bethell Joi Chevalier, Chair Beth Corbett Larry Franklin AGENDA CALL TO ORDER Board member roll call. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board Regular Meeting from Monday, August 12, 2024. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discuss strategic planning for upcoming year to include the following objectives: establish a clear and shared understanding of board’s role and its opportunities for impact/system change; give all board members a voice in establishing the board’s priorities; rally the board around a set of priorities with a defined path forward (i.e., identified board member participants, actions needed, deliverables) 3. Review Board Member Assignments FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Amanda Rohlich at Office of Sustainability, at 512-974-1364, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board, please contact Amanda Rohlich at Office of Sustainability, at 512-974-1364.
August 2024 AUSTIN ANIMAL SERVICES REPORT 1 Animal Services News • The live outcome rate for August was 97.82%. • A total of 904 animals were brought to the shelter which included 491 cats, 357 dogs, 32 wild animals, 14 guinea pigs, 3 lizards, 2 rabbits, and 1 tortoise. • A total of 735 animals were adopted (148 adult dogs, 126 puppies, 1 neonatal puppy, 360 kittens, and 100 adult cats). • A total of 73 dogs and cats were returned to their owners (RTOs and RTO-Adopt). • On August 1, there were 1,045 dogs and cats within the ASO inventory (553 onsite, 486 in foster, 2 • On September 1, there were 892 dogs and cats within the ASO inventory (524 onsite, 364 in at a vet clinic, and 1 at TLAC). foster, 1 at a vet clinic, and 2 at TLAC). Animal Protection • Animal Protection Officers (APOs) returned 47 animals to their owners in the field. • Officers handed out 13 fencing assistance applications and implanted 1 microchip(s). • Officers impounded 139 injured animals and delivered approximately 104 wildlife animals to Austin Wildlife Rescue. • Officers entered 257 rabies exposure reports and submitted 41 specimens for rabies testing. We had 11 positive bats, 1 positive skunk, 4 decomposed bats and 2 decomposed skunks, and 1 decomposed fox. • 76 total coyote related activities (Behavior types include Sighting, Encounter, Incident, and Observation. “Observation” is defined as hearing coyotes howling and finding scat or footprints.) o 46 Wild Sick o 23 Sightings o 3 Encounters o 2 Wild Speak o 1 Observation o 1 Wild Injured • Out of 76 coyote related activities, 27 (24%) reports fell within the reported behavior types (sighting, encounter, incident, and observation) o Encounters: Pets were a factor in 3/3 (100%) of encounters reported. An encounter involved two coyotes following caller and pet. An encounter involved a coyote being chased by residents’ dog for 2-3 blocks. An encounter involved a coyote with mange lunging at a dog, once the caller and dog came around the corner and startled the coyote. • Out of 76 coyote related reports, 55 (72%) reports were updated to the correct behavior types. 2 o 16 sightings updated to wild sick (Due to mange) o Residents are mistaking coyotes with mange for dogs 15 stray injured dogs updated to wild sick coyotes 3 stray roam …
From: To: Subject: Date: Ramirez, Elaine Addendum To Letter 8/11/24: Case #C15-2024-0025 Sunday, September 8, 2024 11:11:19 PM You don't often get email from witcher@mcculloughadr.com. Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution This letter is intended to supplement my letter of August 11, 2024 to The Austin Board of Adjustments. I understand an issue has arisen about whether the subject home had a patio positioned around the pool. I have visited that home for 30+ years having friends (owners) living there. To the best of my memory, a patio encircled the entire pool. Respectfully submitted, F. Witcher McCullough III 6707 Bridge Hill Cove Austin, Texas 78746 CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov".
Public Safety Commission Running agenda item list and tentative schedule October 7, 2024 1. APD Quarterly 2. Discussion and overview of the Police Review Commission and APOA update with the Office of Police Oversight 3. Wildfire Readiness Update 4. Downtown Commission - status, discussion and potential vote on appointment 5. Working group updates November 4, 2024 December 2, 2024 1. AFD Quarterly - 20 minutes 2. Death Notification process with Victims Services 3. 4. Working group updates Item 2 - Office of Violence Prevention? EMS Quarterly 1. 2. Overview of officer wellness initiatives with Victim Services 3. 4. Working group updates Item 2 Standing and Rotating Items • • Wildfire Readiness Update (every 6 months) - April 2024, October 2024, April 2025 CSCRM Working Group Update (quarterly til final recs issued) - July, October, January, April Public Safety Wellness Center Working Group (until rec) Training Academy Working Group Downtown commission update • • • Requested items not yet scheduled or in need of second ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Firefighter cancer prevention, PFOS and risks - Bernhardt 911 Call Center - High Call Volume review - Ramirez APD use of facial recognition and ALPR update - Ramirez Impact of medical records hack at local hospitals and resiliency efforts in wake - Ruttan, Ramirez CapMetro update on public safety department rollout - Ramirez Review and analysis of small vehicle use by public safety departments - Smith, Ramirez Further discussion of Open Data Portal Harvest Trauma Recovery Center - Berhnardt, Nguyen Render Aid Protocols - @Ramirez ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ 9/6/24
Strategic Planning Update to Animal Advisory Commission Stephanie Hayden-Howard, Assistant City Manager Samantha Eaton Moncayo, Business Process Consultant Senior Dr. Larry Schooler, Consultant September 9, 2024 W o r k in g Gr o u p M e e t in g • D r . Sch o o le r fa cilit a t e d s e co n d w o r k in g gr o u p m e e t in g o n Au gu s t 2 9 t h • D is co ve r y Se s s io n • P r io r it ie s d is cu s s io n Strategic Planning Update 2 Data Overview DATA METHOD Interviews Listening Sessions Public Survey Staff 9 Leadership Interviews 9 listening sessions (94 Staff) 103 total staff Volunteers 4 listening sessions 40 volunteers Community 1 month posted 2000+ responses ASO Data Analysis 09/09/2024 3 Community Survey TIMEFRAME FORMAT The community survey was open from July 17th until August 14th on Public Input. Online mixed methods survey with quantitative and qualitative questions using Public Input platform. RESPONSES 2,041 participants *567 responses excluded because they failed to complete 2 or more required questions and most other data left blank. MARKETING The survey was shared through ASO social media, a City press release, internal City newsletter, City social media, all City Public Information Officers, and a social media kit was sent to partner agencies. ASO Data Analysis 09/09/2024 4 Participant Demographics Zip Code Distribution Age Please note: Demographic questions were completed by 66%, 49%, 47% and 47% respectively ASO Data Analysis 09/09/2024 5 Participant Demographics Gender Race/Ethnicity The areas of the pie chart not visible on the graphic represent the following out of 971 respondents. America Indian or Alaska Native - 1, Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish; American Indian or Alaska Native Indian or Alaska Native; Other - 1, White; Black or African-American; American Indian or Alaska Native- 1, White; Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish; American Indian or Alaska Native Asian - 1, White; Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish; Other White; Black or African-American - 2, White; American Indian or Alaska Native - 1, White; Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish; - 2, - 1, White; Other - 1, Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish; Asian - 1, White; American - 4 ASO Data Analysis 09/09/2024 6 Participants Interactions with ASO Please note: Participants can indicate more …
MUSIC COMMISSION MEETING 9/09/2024 H O T E L O C C U P A N C Y T A X C O L L E C T I O N S L I V E M U S I C F U N D Kim McCarson Program Manager UPDATED 9.09.2024 FY 24 Year-to-Date Hotel Occupancy Tax Collections – Live Music Fund FY24 Amended Budget $5,575,000 July 2024 w/ Encumbrances $716,095 FY24 Year-to-Date w/ Encumbrances $3,967,863 FY24 Year-End Estimate $17,874 $312,748 $827,586 $19,399 $338,773 $854,923 $12,938 $323,076 $798,287 $5,509 $217,400 $744,461 $716,095 $36,835 $335,537 $782,771 $19,180 $288,001 $856,608 $5,354 $172,557 $754,925 FY 23 FY 24 October April November May December June January July February August March September FY 23 Year-to-Date Hotel Occupancy Tax Collections – Live Music Fund FY23 Amended Budget $4,100,000 September 2023 w/ Encumbrances $17,874 FY23 Year-to-Date w/ Encumbrances $4,472,973 FY23 Year-End Estimate $4,043,166 $17,874 $312,748 $827,586 $19,399 $338,773 $854,923 $12,938 $323,076 $798,287 $5,509 $217,400 $744,461 FY 23 October April November May December June January July February August March September
2024 Austin Live Music Fund Update Music & Entertainment Division Economic Development Department Music Commission Meeting – September 9, 2024 Austin Live Music Fund – 2020 Timeline • April 8 – Music Commission Special Called Meeting - Approved Recommendation 20200408-2b, which stated that the Live Music Fund should be considered as a last resort for funding pandemic relief and recovery programs and only if reimbursed (relief and recovery programs were subsequently funded through other sources). Watch the meeting. • July 6 – Music Commission Special Called Meeting - Systemic Racism Working Group established to advise on Live Music Fund and relief and recovery programs. MJR Partners presentation to set expectations and goals, define equity, and draft racial equity focused distribution plans for Live Music Fund. Watch the meeting. • September 18 – Music Commission Special Called Meeting - Cultural Funding Review Process: Arts, Heritage, Music presentation – update on process for aligning Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) funded programs within EDD to prioritize equity. Watch the meeting. • October 19 – Music Commission Special Called Meeting - Live Music Fund Working Group Recommendation – Recommendation - 20201019-2bi. Systemic Racism Working Group Recommendation – Recommendation - 20201019-2bii. Watch the meeting. C I T Y O F A U S T I N Austin Live Music Fund – 2021 Timeline July 12 – Music Commission Meeting - Presentation on proposed guidelines for the Live Music Fund Event Program to gather community feedback. Watch the meeting. • • August 2 – Music Commission Meeting - Presentation on responses to community feedback on proposed guidelines for the Live Music Fund Event Program. Watch the meeting. • September 13 – Music Commission Meeting - Presentation on final draft guidelines for the Live Music Fund Event Program, which incorporated community feedback. Third-Party Administrator Working Group established to “develop guidelines/recommendations around criteria for the third-party for Live Music Fund”. Listen to the meeting. • October 4 – Music Commission Meeting - Discussion from the Third-Party Administrator Working Group about application questions and solicitation recommendations. Listen to the meeting. • November 1 – Music Commission Meeting - After public comment from local musicians on the latest guidelines for Live Music Fund Event Program presented on September 13, the Commission approved Recommendation 20211101-3c to support but update guidelines around eligibility and additional uses based on feedback from the newly established Live Music Fund Stakeholder Working Group. Watch the meeting. C …
MED Performance Opportunities Economic Development Department Monday, September 9, 2024 Performance Opportunities Metrics 2023/2024 So Far • 163 Performances – 84 in 2023 and 79 in 2024 • 645 Individual Performers Paid • $135,400 paid to Performers • 631 Performers/Groups in Performance Opportunities Database *These numbers do not include ABIA music performance C I T Y O F A U S T I N www.ATXmusic.org C I T Y O F A U S T I N Performance Opportunities Compensation opportunities for local musicians to increase earnings and build careers: • 2nd Street District Music Series – Live music series showcasing the Downtown 2nd street commercial district, Butterfly Bridge, and Kempelen's Owl Sculptures in partnership with Trammell Crowe Development Group, Redevelopment, and ATXN. • Live from the Library Rooftop – Collaboration between ATXN, APL, and EDD bringing local musicians to perform in the Central Library rooftop garden for an ATXN video series. • Old Bakery Emporium – Collaboration between EDD and Museum & Cultural Arts division to bring awareness to the historic Old Bakery Emporium building and art gallery/museum. • Notes In Time/SoundON – The rebirth of EDD's collaboration with ATXN's Emmy- winning music series showcasing local musicians in intimate studio performances and interviews. C I T Y O F A U S T I N Performance Opportunities • Music Proclamations/City Hall Sessions – Live performances taking place during Austin City Council meetings which are filmed and edited with interviews for broadcast on ATXN and YouTube. • Music Commission Meetings –Music Commissioners host musicians and bands from their Council districts during commission meetings with video performances followed by interviews. • Vinyl Brunch- Reimagined (formerly known as Vinyl Night), this collaboration with Austin Public Library invites local DJs to spin from a unique vinyl collection only offered at the Carver Branch. Attendees are encouraged to check out vinyl and other resources and even sign up for library cards the same day. C I T Y O F A U S T I N 2023 Music Proclamations January 26- Big Wy's Brass Band February 9- Darkbird February 23- Como Las Movies March 9- Wahab Rasooli March 23- Chulita Vinyl Club April 13- Ben Buck April 20- Micah Shalom May 4- Sarah Hall May 18 – Tinted Vision June 1 – Anastasia Hera June 8- Daniel Fears August 31- DJ 2DQ September 14- Thomas Grauzer September 21- David Shabani October 5- Matthew Robinson …
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20240909-005 September 9, 2024 Workers Compensation Program for Public Safety Sworn Staff WHEREAS, the Austin Public Safety Commission is tasked with providing Date: Subject: Motioned by: Commissioner Nguyễn Seconded by: Vice Chair Ruttan Recommendation: The Public Safety Commission recommends recommendations to the Austin City Council; Emergency Medical Services Association and the Austin Police Association provided presentations, witnesses, and materials on the current challenges with the City of Austin Workers Compensation program;1 shortages at a premium labor cost to the City of Austin; enabling employees to return to work; WHEREAS, all three public safety departments are facing significant staffing challenges; WHEREAS, prompt resolution of claims and obtaining medical treatment is key to WHEREAS, representatives from The Austin Firefighters Association, The Austin WHEREAS, all three public safety departments use overtime to mitigate staffing WHEREAS, of the 1260 current AFD sworn hires 63 are on limited/no duty status due to a workers comp injury representing 5%; WHEREAS, of the 572 current ATCEMS sworn hires 9 are on limited/no duty status due to a workers comp injury representing 1.6%; WHEREAS, of the 1470 current APD sworn hires 37 are on limited/no duty status due to a workers comp injury representing 2.5%; 1 Austin Public Safety Commission Regular Meeting, August 5, 2024, Item 4 https://austintx.new.swagit.com/videos/311493 WHEREAS, delayed recovery creates a reduced capacity in delivering emergency services to the community. WHEREAS, 13.2% of AFD claims, 17.5% of ATCEMS, and 16% of APD workers compensation claims are denied;2 WHEREAS, the City of Austin is self-insured and ultimately responsible for all decisions on workers’ compensation claims;3 WHEREAS, if workers compensation claims are denied the appeals process is lengthy during which the employee’s medical needs remain unaddressed and the city’s short-staffing due to injury is unresolved; WHEREAS, delayed recovery creates a reduced capacity in delivering emergency services to the community. WHEREAS, if a workers compensation claim is ultimately denied, the only recourse is coverage of medical claims through the City of Austin’s employee health insurance plan which the City of Austin is also responsible and self-insured; WHEREAS, a slow and perceived hostile workers compensation program is detrimental to employee morale, retention, and well being; WHEREAS, former sworn public safety personnel are bound by same worker’s compensation program and entitled to continued coverage for injuries sustained on the job; WHEREAS, the contract with Sedgwick, the Third Party Administrator of the workers compensation program, is set to …
