§ 2-2-211. Other coverages and claim bills.

(a)

Should the board find the purchase of commercial insurance coverage is more cost-effective than self-insuring certain risks, any provision of this article in conflict with said commercial coverage shall not be in effect while the commercial insurance coverage continues.

(b)

If the legislature passes a private claim bill which directs the county or an elected official to pay a claimant more than the statutory tort limits, the county attorney shall coordinate with the county administrator and financial management staff to ensure sufficient funds are available to transfer from reserves to the self-insurance fund to cover the payment. The county attorney shall also seek reimbursement from any excess liability insurer, if appropriate.

(c)

If a court of competent jurisdiction enters judgment for more than the statutory tort limits and all appeals are exhausted, the county attorney may direct payment up to the statutory tort limits. Except for federal claims, no further payments may be made unless the legislature adopts a private claim bill.

(d)

When a private claim bill is filed against the county or otherwise affecting the self-insurance fund, the county attorney shall make a recommendation to the board with respect to whether the county should contest passage of the bill or otherwise respond to it, and shall comply with such direction as the board provides.

(Ord. No. 16-26 , § 2, 10-25-16)