Risk Management
Risk Management has a wide range of responsibilities that revolve around three main concepts: protecting City property from loss or damage, protecting the City staff by providing a safe and healthful work environment, and the resolution of liability claims made against the City.
The Risk Management Division is involved in many activities:
- Identifying, measuring and treating the City’s loss exposures.
- Developing guidance and consulting with City departments on safety-related issues.
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Conducting safety inspections of City-owned property and at City work sites.
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Providing safety training programs to City employees.
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Managing the City’s self-insured injured worker program.
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Processing property and liability insurance claims.
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Investigating and resolving claims made against the City.
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Pursuing subrogation claims to recover property damage and employee injury expenses caused by responsible parties.
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Reviewing City contracts for appropriate insurance provisions.
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Maintaining a record of certificates of insurance for contractors and vendors doing business with the City.