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m <br />M <br />only bid received was from Florida League of Cities, which is an <br />organization that handles only governmental insurance. <br />Commissioner Bird felt that comparing the proposal we got <br />back was like comparing apples to oranges, and asked if we had <br />some set specifications as to the levels of coverage or did we <br />just ask for proposals. <br />Director Baird explained that this year we were going to <br />have a consultant write the specifications, but it got too late <br />in the year, and the consultant was not on board in time. <br />Attorney Vitunac explained that up until this last year, if <br />counties purchased insurance, they were waiving their sovereign <br />immunity. The Legislature fixed that bad situation and now we <br />are liable for only $100,000 per person/$200,000 per accident, <br />regardless of the amount of insurance that we carry. However, it <br />still may be beneficial to purchase higher coverage because of <br />the claims bill the Legislature might give. <br />Commissioner Eggert asked if that was covered in the <br />specific excess, and Director Baird stated that certain parts of <br />it are. The coverage is difficult to understand and that is why <br />we made the recommendation to hire a consultant to took at our <br />insurance coverage and write specifications. Unfortunately, the <br />consultant did not get on board in time and various local <br />agencies said there wasn't enough time to bid. <br />Commissioner Bird realized it was difficult to get coverage <br />this year, and was sure that Director Baird did the best he <br />could. He understood that the County's insurance cost, including <br />health insurance, is over $2 -million, and he wanted to be assured <br />that we are getting the most coverage for our dollars. <br />Director Baird reported that we have hired a consultant, and <br />have a position for a risk manager on staff. <br />SEP 22 1987 <br />25 <br />BOOK . 69 FnE 509 <br />