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� � s and one at $219,264.01, both back sprains and both before the County began to manage its own risks. Compared with similarly situated clients both of Gallagher and the League, the County continues to have a relatively low retention level, with others having $250,000.00 to $350,000.00. Excess carriers have demanded increased retention levels across the board and government risks with both police and fire functions have been identified as some of the most costly for Florida's excess carriers.. According to Gallagher, workers' compensation rates have increased almost 70 per cent over the past two years. Even with the mandatory 25 per cent rate --rollback enacted by the Florida legislature effective September 1, 1990, there was still a ten per cent increase in rates during 1990 renewals. For comparisonpurposes, the County had 37 workers' compensation claims in September/October, 1989. To date, we have had 17 claims for the same period in 1990. With emphasis on education, - prevention and early return to work for injured employees, we believe the County can effectively manage its workers' compensation risks at the increased retention level. Recommendation Staff recommends the Board renew its excess workers' compensation coverage with Safety Mutual at an annual cost of $91;242.00. ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Commissioner Wheeler, the Board unanimously approved the renewal of the County's excess workers' compensation coverage with Safety Mutual at an annual cost of $91,242, as recommended by staff. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF DEPOSITORY TRANSFER CHECKS The Board reviewed the following memo dated 10/25/90: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . To: James Chandler, Date: October 25, 1990 County Administrator From: Jack Price, Personne Sub: Resolution .................................................................. On September 21, 1983 the Board of County Commissioners approved Resolution No. 83-72, authorizing the Chairman of the Board to execute applications for an account at the Southeast Bank, N.A. thereby establishing an account entitled The Gulf Life Health Insurance Reserve Trust for Indian River County for the purpose of maintaining a balance required to be maintained by the County's insurance policy with the Gulf Life Company under the ASO plus provisions. 51BOOK -� OV 199U _