[MC 1986-8, July 14, 1986]
There is hereby established in and for the City of Plainfield
pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:50-1 et seq. a Self Insurance Program Fund.
[MC 1986-8, July 14, 1986]
There is hereby established a Self Insurance Fund in accordance
with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:10-6 and for the reasons set forth
therein.
[MC 1986-8, July 14, 1986]
The City Council may designate the maximum or minimum amount
of the Self Insurance Fund and, from time to time, provide for the
disposition of any excess over and above the maximum amount fixed
or of the interest or profits arising therefrom when the fund shall
have reached the maximum limit. Where, if necessary, additional funds
are required above and beyond those funds initially appropriated,
the City Council may, at its discretion, appropriate such needed funds
from whatever lawful source then available.
[MC 1994-15, September 19, 1994]
Under the provisions of the New Jersey Automobile Reparation
Reform Act, commonly known as the "No-Fault Act," N.J.S.A. 39:6A-1
et seq., the City of Plainfield's self-insurance program's personal
injury protection benefits shall be as follows:
(a)
Limited to the 'medical benefits only' option as authorized and described in N.J.S.A. 39:6A-4.36 and shall exclude the benefits described in N.J.S.A. 39:6A-4, Subsections
b (income continuation), c (essential services), d (death) and e (funeral expenses).
(b)
Medical expense benefits shall be subject to a deductible of
Two-Thousand Five-Hundred Dollars ($2,500.00) for one (1) accident
as authorized and described under N.J.S.A. 39:6A-4.3a.
(c)
Medical expense benefits shall be subject to a co-payment of
twenty percent (20%) in accordance with N.J.S.A. 39:6A-4.3d.
[MC 1994-15, September 19, 1994]
The City of Plainfield elects the basic tort option specified
under N.J.S.A. 39:6A-8a.
[MC 1994-15, September 19, 1994]
(a)
Any person who suffered personal injuries or death as a result
of the following conduct:
(1)
While committing a high misdemeanor or felony or seeking to
avoid lawful apprehension or arrest by a police officer.
(2)
While acting with specific intent or causing injury or damage
to himself or others.
(b)
Any person having incurred personal injuries or death, who,
at the time of the accident:
(1)
Was the owner or registrant of an automobile registered or principally
garaged in this State that was being operated without personal injury
protection coverage.
(2)
Was occupying or operating an automobile without the permission
of the owner or other named insured.
[MC 1994-15, September 19, 1994]
(a)
The City of Plainfield's self-insurance program (the uninsured
motorists coverage) shall be in the amounts of the statutory minimums
of Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000.00), exclusive of interest and
costs, on account of injury to or death of one (1) person in any one
(1) accident and of Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000.00), exclusive
of interest and costs, on account of injury to or death of more than
one (1) person in any one (1) accident as authorized under N.J.S.A.
17:1.1a.
(b)
The City of Plainfield's self-insurance program (the underinsured
motorists coverage) shall be limited to the amount of Fifteen Thousand
Dollars ($15,000.00), exclusive of interest and costs, on account
of injury to or death of one (1) person in any one (1) accident and
shall be limited to Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000.00), exclusive
of interest and costs, on account of injury to or death of more than
one (1) person in any one (1) accident.
[MC 1986-8, July 14, 1986; MC 1994-15, September 19, 1994]
The fund has been created for the purpose of meeting losses
or damages occasioned by Worker's Compensation and employer's liability
claims, liability claims (other than motor vehicle) property damages
claims (including automobile physical damage), and automobile liability
claims. This fund will be used when all funds have been exhausted
in the insurance appropriation in the Municipal Budget.
[MC 1986-8, July 14, 1986]
(a) Pursuant to this article, there shall be established a Self Insurance
Fund Committee whose purpose shall be to monitor the Self Insurance
Fund consistent with duly approved policies and procedures adopted
by the City Council of the City of Plainfield. Nothing here, however,
shall be construed to prohibit the Self Insurance Fund Committee from
recommending modifications, regulations or other policies to the City
Council of the City of Plainfield.
(b) The Self Insurance Fund Committee shall consist of seven (7) members
comprised as follows:
(1)
The City Administrator, or his designee, shall serve as chairman
during term of office/appointment. However, the City Administrator's
status as Chairman shall not entitle him/her to any greater significance
as such but rather is designated as Chairman for the purpose of conducting
any and all meetings of the Self Insurance Fund Committee;
(2)
The Director of Administration and Finance, or his/her designee,
who shall serve during his/her term of office/appointment;
(3)
The Deputy City Administrator, or his/her designee, who shall
serve during his/her term of office/appointment;
(4)
The City's Insurance Advisor who shall serve as an advisor to
the Self Insurance Fund Committee;
(5)
The City Corporation Counsel, or designee, who shall serve during
his/her term of appointment/office;
(6)
The City Council President and one (1) City Council member appointed
by the Council, for the terms of one (1) year.
[MC 1986-8, July 14, 1986]
Within thirty (30) days of their appointment the Self Insurance
Fund Committee members shall meet for the purpose of preparing and
adopting operating procedures and policies which shall be in writing
and subject to the approval of the Mayor and City Council. Thereafter,
the Committee members shall meet at least quarterly and submit a report
to the Mayor and City Council concerning the status of the fund and
other relevant information.