TO: Committee of the Whole - Finance, Administration, and Communications
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Finance Kelley Cochran 425-556-2748
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Finance Kelly Hsi Risk Program Manager Finance Adam O’Sullivan Finance Manager Finance Haritha Narra Deputy Finance Director
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Adoption of a Resolution to Accept Membership in the Washington Cities Insurance Authority (WCIA) Through an Interlocal Agreement.
Resolution No. XXXX: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redmond, Washington, Approving Membership in the Washington Cities Insurance Authority (WCIA) and the Bylaws and Interlocal Agreement of the WCIA
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
The City engaged in pre-membership with Washington Cities Insurance Authority (WCIA) and would like to pursue full membership. WCIA is a member-governed municipal risk pool serving over 165 public entities in Washington State and has over $220M in assets. Joining WCIA would replace the City’s current carrier-based liability insurance structure with comprehensive coverage, dedicated claims management, and proactive risk management services with an emphasis on loss prevention, training, and partnership. WCIA membership would be effective December 1, 2026.
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REQUESTED ACTION:
? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
Relevant Plans/Policies:
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Required:
Council is required to approve an interlocal agreement and its appendix 172-26 (Attachment A) as part of the City joining WCIA.
Council Request:
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Other Key Facts:
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OUTCOMES:
During the premembership period, city staff evaluated WCIA’s service performance in the areas outlined below. This assessment compared WCIA’s responsiveness, support, pre-litigation costs, and resources against the City’s current multientity insurance structure administered through CIAW, Clear Risk Solutions, and...
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