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Council Renews Third-Party Claims Administrator in Divided 3–2 Vote
Summary
Council voted 3–2 to renew a one-year contract with Davies Claim Solutions to serve as the city’s third-party claims administrator (TPA). Council members questioned responsiveness, record retention, settlement authority and exit options; staff said settlements require council approval and that an exit clause exists.
Council approved a one-year renewal with Davies Claim Solutions to serve as the city’s third-party claims administrator for risk management. Staff described the role — investigating, adjusting and assisting with claims — and said that any settlement above council thresholds requires council approval. Council members pressed staff on responsiveness of the vendor’s representatives, where claims files would be stored and what the city’s oversight options would be.
After discussion, the council took a roll-call vote which the clerk recorded as: Miss Rose — No; Miss Daniels — No; Miss Winton — Yes; Miss Bridal — Yes; Mr. Geiss/Geist — Yes. The motion passed 3–2. Staff noted longstanding history with this TPA, an exit clause that allows the city to change vendors if needed, and that the TPA supports insurance procurement by providing loss-run reporting.
