County staff weigh settlements, Fairgrounds liability and insurance coverage adjustments

Jul 7, 2026

County staff reported recommended BWC settlements for three Sheriff’s Office claims to be paid from State BWC funds, notified commissioners of a death at a Fairgrounds event that will be reported to CORSA, and flagged a need to update lift station replacement values and contents coverage.

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Sofia Clifton told commissioners that Sedgwick recommended settling three Bureau of Workers’ Compensation claims related to the Sheriff’s Office; she said the settlements would be paid from State BWC funds rather than county funds and that Kurt Kaufman is reviewing the proposals.

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