1. Sharing Services Identifying and Managing Risks of “Borrowed” Employees Through a Contract
Brian Gaviglio
Litigation Management Attorney
League of Minnesota Cities
Richard Spiers
VP - Claims
Genesis

2. Audience Poll Is Anyone Sharing Services?
What Services are Being Shared?
Are You Sharing With a Government or a Private Entity?

3. Services Being Shared Police and Fire Departments
Major Crime Investigating Groups
Large Scale Emergency + Disaster Response
Engineering / Building Inspection
Water and Wastewater Operations
Street and Highway Maintenance
Recreation Programs + Special Events
Library Districts
Equipment Usage
Public and Private Partnerships Presentation coming up – After #3

4. Things to Consider Before Making An Agreement
Police Shootings
Shared Vehicle Pedestrian Accident
Multiple Named Defendants
Wrongful Incarceration – Major Crime Teams
User Town can be Claimed against for improper hiring

5. Why Did This Begin?
Some Towns Were Growing Quickly and Needed Assistance Public Funding Accounts Did Not Have Sufficient Amounts Increased Media Scrutiny of a Publicized Need to Improve Services in a More Economic Manner Political Push for Local Government to Collaborate and Share Resources
(Illinois Budget Issues)

6. Goals Cost Savings Property Tax Reductions Improved Quality of Service
Efficiency
Utilize Expertise
Building Partnerships and Coalitions for Future

7. Who Can You Share With? Cities Counties Townships States
Private Businesses Entities
Public and Private Partnerships Presentation coming up

8. Save Money Advantages Infrastructure Expertise Road Maintenance
911 Efficiency
Better Fire Equipment
Reduce Number of Employee Costs
Improve Services in Other Areas
Remain Consistent in Provision of Services
Save Money

9. Concerns Politics Job Losses Quality Control Reduction
Mayors + City Counsels + Department Heads (Chiefs)
Job Losses
Employee Anger
Quality Control Reduction
Project Maintenance
Lack of Communication
Schedule Constant Meetings
Informal Agreement – Snowplow Breakdown, e.g.

10. More Concerns Funding Sources Shared Emergency Dispatching
Will This Have an Impact on State or Federal Funding?
Shared Emergency Dispatching
Added Potential Liability to Members?
Loss of Hiring and Training Control
Citizen Concerns
Conduct a Survey
Make Sure Public is Made Aware

11. Pre-Agreement Considerations
Experience Level of Service
Entity’s Reputation
Any Prior Publicized Complaints
Possible Effect on Your Reputation
Accountability
Getting the Most Bang From Your Buck

12. Types of SSA’s Joint Powers Agreements
Consolidating Existing Similar Services
Mutual Aid Agreements
Contract Service Agreements
Shared Resource Agreements
Shared Personnel Agreements

13. Agreement Requirements
Wording Needs to Be Clear Regarding:
Purpose
Assumption of Liability / Defense / Indemnity / Insurance Responsibilities Specified
Details of Services Being Provided
Payment Details
Administrative Responsibilities
Communication Schedule
Clash cover talk

14. Agreements Start a Joint Advisory Committee
Verify Equipment and Supplies Provider
Employee Definition
Service Continuation Details – Dealing With a Request by a Member to Leave the SSA
Ending / Terminating the Agreement Details

15. Important Aspects to Consider
Management Skills
Overall Support
Communication
Close Attention During Implementation
Consistency within Contract
Contract Wording

16. Audience Poll What Generated the Desire to Share?
Were Goals Set for Implementation?
Greatest Challenges?
Did Any Negative Issues Arise?
Most Positive Results?

17. Questions?

18. Proprietary Notice and Disclosure Notice
The material contained in this presentation has been prepared solely for informational purposes by Genesis Management and Insurance Services Corporation and League of Minnesota Cities. The material is based on sources believed to be reliable and/or from proprietary data developed by Genesis and League of Minnesota Cities, but neither Genesis nor League of Minnesota Cities represent as to its accuracy or its completeness. The content of this presentation is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.
Disclosure
Genesis Insurance Company is licensed in the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and all states. Genesis Insurance Company has its principal place of business in Stamford, CT and operates under NAIC Number

19. Contact Information:
Brian Gaviglio
League of Minnesota Cities
Tel: (651)
Richard Spiers
Genesis Underwriting and Insurance Services
Tel: (312)