LOCAL LAW NO._ OF 2026, A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND LOCAL LAW NO. 6 OR 2023, WITH RESPECT TO THE DUTCHESS COUNTY SELF-INSURED WORKERS' COMPENSATION PLAN

BUDGET, FINANCE & PERSONNEL RESOLUTION NO.2026090 RE: LOCAL LAW NO. _OF 2026, A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND LOCAL LAW NO. 6 of 2013, WITH RESPECT TO THE DUTCHESS COUNTY SELF-INSURED WORKERS' COMPENSATION PLAN Legislators VALDES SMITH, ATKINS, POLASEK, METZGER, BRENDLI, CASWELL, DARROW, FAUST, GILES, HOUSE, LAWLER, MCHOUL, RHODES and TRESCA offer the following and move its adoption: RESOLVED, that the Legislature of the County of Dutchess adopt Local Law No. of 2026 which has been submitted this day for consideration by said Legislature. CA-063-26 CEB/BPL/rjw G-0620-A 05/11/2026 Fiscal Impact: None APPROVED Susan/Serins USAN J. SERIN OUNTY EXECUTIV Deta June 29, 2024 STATE OF NEW YORK ss: COUNTY OF DUTCHESS his is to certifi that I, the undersigned Clerk of the Legislature of the Countr of Dutchess, have compared the foregoing Resolution with the origi solution now on fle in the office of said Clerk, and which was adopted br said Leoislature on the 8th dar of Tune, 2026. and the same a true and corre transcript of said original Resolution and the whole thereof. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hare hereunto set mr hand and seal of said Legislature this 9th c JULIE SHIROISHI, CLERK OF THE LEGISLATURE LOCAL LAW NO. of 2026 A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND LOCAL LAW NO. 6 of 2013, WITH RESPECT TO THE DUTCHESS COUNTY COMPENSATION PLAN SELF-INSURED WORKERS' BE IT ENACTED by the County Legislature of the County of Dutchess, State of New York, as follows: SECTION 1. LEGISLATIVE INTENT. Local Law No. 6 of 2013, which Amended folla saw No. 5 of 1980, Aricle V-Excess Workers' Compensation Insurance is amended as ARTICLE V - EXCESS WORKERS' COMPENSATION SECTION 1. The Plan Manager shall acquire and keep in force during the life of the Plan, an Excess Workers' Compensation and Employers' Liability Insurance Policy, the cost thereof to be paid from the funds of the Plan, or SECTION 2. The Plan Manager may, on behalf of the plan, join a public group self-insurer pursuant to Section 50(3-a) of Workers' Compensation Law. SECTION 2. SEQRA DETERMINATION. It is hereby determined, pursuant to the provisions of the State Environmental Quality significant impact on the environment and no further review is required. SECTION 3. SEVERABILITY. If any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, section, or part of this amendment or pplication thereof shall be adjudged by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid ( constitutional. such order or iudgment shall not affect. impair or invalidate the remainde hereof, but shall be confined in its operation to the clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision ection, or part of this amendment or in its application to the person, corporation, entity, o circumstance directly involved in the controversy in which such order or judgment shall be rendered. SECTION 4. EFFECTIVE DATE. This local law shall take effect on January 1, 2027. COORDINATION Initialing indicates information only: County Executive CEB County Attorney (as to form) ES|(3 Risk Management Budget SUE SERINO COUNTY EXECUTIVE RACHEL M. KASHIMER COMMISSIONER GEORGE L. SALEM, JR. DIRECTOR TO: DUTCHESS COUNTY GOVERNMENT HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION OF RISK MANAGEMENT A. Gregg Pulver, Deputy County Executive FROM: DATE: George L. Salem Jr., Director of Risk Management May 4, 2026 RE: Amendment to Local Law No. 5 of 1980, The Dutchess County Self-Insured Workers' Compensation Plan New York State law allows counties to operate Self-Insured Workers' Compensation Plans and permit municipalities to participate as members of the plan to pool risk, gain efficiency and benefit from cost savings by avoiding purchasing commercial insurance. The Dutchess County Self-Insured Worker's Compensation Plan, managed by Risk Management continues to perform well and delivers efficiencies for the County and ten other "participant" entities. Risk Management has already begun the annual process of collecting all the information necessary to determine the budget and plan cost allocations for the 2027 plan year. In addition, we are now exploring an option which could potentially result in a more favorable structure yielding reduced per claim deductibles, improved long-term reserve liability exposure and additional safety training support for all participants. The New York State Legislature approved a new option in 2024 for Article 5 plans that would be an alternative to a fully self-insured model that relies on purchasing traditional Stop Loss Insurance coverage. This state-approved High-Deductible Self-Insured Group Plan would be administered by PERMA (Public Employer Risk Management Association). The budget, underwriting and allocation process would remain consistent for participants, but the claim administration would be performed by PERMA. To allow the county to move to this option in January of 2027 it is necessary that this amendment to the local law be approved in June by the Legislature. The proposed amendment is inserted below for your consideration. Article V- Workers' Compensation Coverage SECTION 1. The Plan Manager shall acquire and keep in force during the life of the Plan, an Excess Workers' Compensation and Employers' Liability Insurance Policy, the cost thereof to be paid from the funds of the Plan, or. SECTION 2. The Plan Manager may on behalf of the plan join a public group self-insurer pursuant to Section 50(3-a) of Workers' Compensation Law. Cc: Rachel Kashimer, Commissioner of Human Resources 22 Market Street, Poughkeepsie, New York 12601 | (845) 486-2169 | Fax: (845) 486-2186 dutchessny.gov FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT • NO FISCAL IMPACT PROJECTED APPROPRIATION RESOLUTIONS (To be completed by requesting department) Total Current Year Cost $_ Total Current Year Revenue $_ and Source Source of County Funds (check one): • Existing Appropriations, Contingency, •Transfer of Existing Appropriations, / • Additional Appropriations, [ Other (explain). Identify Line Items(s): Related Expenses: Amount $ Nature/Reason: Anticipated Savings to County: _ Net County Cost (this year): Over Five Years: Additional Comments/Explanation: Amendment to local law that would allow the Plan Manager of the Dutchess County Self Insured Worker's Compensation Plan to opt in or become a member of a Public Group Self Insurer. Prepared by: George Salem, Director of Risk Management Prepared On: 5/4/26 Dut. pdf Roll Call Sheets District Last Name District 16 - Fishkill and Beacon Valdés Smith YES District 9 - City of Poughkeepsie Atkins District 20 - Red Hook, Tivoli, and Rhinebeck Munn District 3 - LaGrange Polasek District 12 - East Fishkill Metzger District 1 - Town of Poughkeepsie District 2 - LaGrange, Pleasant Valley & Town of Poughkeepsie District 4 - Hyde Park and Town of Poughkeepsie District 5 - Town of Poughkeepsie Shah District 6 - Town of Poughkeepsie Kaul District 7 - Hyde Park and Pleasant Valley Darrow District 8 - City and Town of Poughkeepsie Brendli District 10 - City of Poughkeepsie Johnson District 11 - Clinton, Pleasant Valley, and Rhinebeck Kearney District 13 - East Fishkill and Wappinger Giles District 14 - Wappinger and Town of Poughkeepsie Winsby District 15 - Wappinger Faust District 17 - Town and Village of Fishkill District 18 - City of Beacon and Fishkill District 19 - North East, Stanford, Pine Plains, Milan & Red Hook District 21 - East Fishkill McHoul Rhodes Drago Caswell District 22 - Beekman and Union Vale Tresca District 23 - Pawling, Beekman and East Fishkill Rolison District 24 - Dover and Pawling House District 25 - Amenia, Washington, Pleasant Valley & Milbrook Alexander Resolution: Total: Motion: NO abet abut Present: Absent: Vacant: N$ p Yes Abstentions: 2026090 LOCAL LAW NO. OF 2026, A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND LOCAL LAW NO. 6 of 2013, WITH RESPECT TO THE DUTCHESS COUNTY SELF-INSURED WORKERS' COMPENSATION PLAN DUTCHESS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF LAW CAROLINE E. BLACKBURN, COUNTY ATTORNEY County Office Building 22 Market Street Poughkeepsie, New York 12601 Tel. (845) 486-2110 • Fax (845) 486-2002 MEMORANDUM: TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: AnneMarie Andrews, Executive Secretary, County Executive's Office Caroline E. Blackburn, County Attorney June 26, 2026 Public Hearing for a Local Law No. _ _ of 2026, Amending Local Law No. 6 of 2013, With Respect to the Dutchess County Self-Insured Workers' Compensation Plan Resolution No. 2026090 Our File No. G-0620-A The following original documents are attached: sign in sheet (blank), opening statement - not necessary, and notes on public hearing. CEB/rjw Enc. NOTES ON PUBLIC HEARING Resolution No. 2026090 June 25, 2026 The public hearing was declared open at 10:04 a.m. by the presiding officer, Caroline E. Blackburn, County Attorney, the designated hearing officer for County Executive Susan J. Serino. The Legal Notice invited interested parties to be heard concerning: A Local Law to Amend Local Law No. 6 of 2013, with Respect to the Dutchess County Self- Insured Workers' Compensation Plan. There were no appearances, submissions or requests to send in statements. The Public Hearing was declared closed at 10:10 a.m. 6/26/26 Date aroline E. Blackburn, County Attorney Designated Hearing Officer for: Susan J. Serino, Dutchess County Executive OPENING STATEMENT - not needed/no one appeared BY CAROLINE E. BLACKBURN June 25, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Good morning. I am Caroline E. Blackburn, County Attorney. As County Attorney I have been assigned to conduct this hearing on behalf of the County Executive. A summary of all oral testimony and the original documentation of any written testimony presented shall be provided to the County Executive for his review and consideration. The purpose of this public hearing is to receive comments from the public regarding a local law enacted by the Dutchess County Legislature on June 8, 2026. This local law authorizes an amendment to Local Law No. 6 of 2013, with respect to the Dutchess County Self-Insured Workers' Compensation Plan. All those who wish to speak will be allowed 3 minutes each. You may also submit a written statement today if you wish. All comments must be confined to the local law. I am here today to listen to you; accordingly, there will be no discussion or question and answer period. Please note that these proceedings will be audio taped. Please state your name and address before making a statement. If you have not already done so, please enter your name and address on our "sign-in" sheet. You will be called in the order you signed in. In order to move things along, note the names called before yours. Elected officials will be last. Before we begin public comment, let the record show that notice of this hearing was published once in the Poughkeepsie Journal on June 17, 2026 and once in the Southern Dutchess News on June 17, 2026. We will now open the hearing for comment. NAME (PRINT) SIGN IN SHEET # / OF | Local Law Amending Local Law No. 6 of 2013 With Respect to the Dutchess County Self-Insured Workers' Compensation Plan located at 22 Market Street, S* Floor, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 PUBLIC HEARING, June 25, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY ADDRESS (PRINT) PHONE ORGANIZATION OR AFFILIATION (IF ANY) WISH TO SPEAK (YES OR NO) SOUTHERN DUTCHESS NEWS NORTHERN DUTCHESS NEWS 84 EAST MAIN STREET WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY 12590 Affidavit of Publication TO: DUTCHESS COUNTY BUDGET OFFICE 22 MARKET STREET POUGHKEEPSIE, NY 12601 Re: Legal Notice #63006 PUBLIC HEARING 6/25/26 RESOLUTION 2026090 State of NEW YORK ) SS: County of DUTCHESS The undersigned is the publisher of Southern Dutchess News, a weekly newspaper published in WAPPINGERS FALLS, NEW YORK. A notice regarding PUBLIC HEARING 6/25/26 RESOLUTION 2026090 was published in said newspaper once on 6/17/26. The text of the notice as published in said newspaper is as set forth below. LEGAL NOTICE ALBERT M. OSTEN, Publisher Resolution 2026090 June 9, 2026 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public By: hearing will be held by the County Attomeyof AUDREY SNIDER Authorized Designee of the Publisher Dutchess County in the County Office Building, County At- torney's Conference Sworn to before me this 17th day of June, 2026. Room, 5th Floor, 22 Market Street, Pough- keepsie, New York, on the 25th day of June 2026 at 10:00 AM, on the followinglocallaw: A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND LOCAL LAW NO. 6 OF 2013, WITH RESPECT TO THE DUTCHESS NANCY HYDUKE Notary Public, State of NEW YORK No. 01HY6221990 Qualified in DUTCHESS County My commission expires on September 26, 2026 COUNTY SELF-IN- SURED WORKERS' COMPENSATION PLAN - RESOLU- 12408863, 1123873 AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION ate of New yo unty of Dutches being duty sworn, deposes and says she is the Principal Clerk of The Poughkeepsie Joumal, Osion of Gannett Newspaper Subsidiary, publishers of flosing newspaper and published in the County of Dutchess and the State of New York, of which annexed is a printed copy, out from said newspaper has been published in said newspaper editions dated: 06/17/2026 Subscribed and sworn to before me this 17 day of June, 2026 Notary Public State of Wisconsin, County of Brown VICKY FELTY Notary Public State of Wisconsin 91929441 2/3 LEGAL NOTICE Resolution 2026090 June 9. 2026 RESPECT DUTCHESS COUNTY INSURED WORKERS' COMPENSATION PLAN - RESOLU- TION 2026090. At said time and place, all parties interested will be heard. Dated: June 11, 2026 Pouahkeepsie. New York usan Serin utchess County Executiv 12408863 Budget, Finance, and Personnel Committee Roll Call District Name Yes No District 16 - Fishkill and Beacon Valdés Smith* X District 9 - City of Poughkeepsie Atkins* X District 20 - Red Hook, Tivoli, and Rhinebeck Munn* X District 3 - LaGrange Polasek* X District 12 - East Fishkill Metzger* X District 1 - Town of Poughkeepsie Redl (VC) X District 4 - Hyde Park and Town of Poughkeepsie Lawler (C) X District 7 - Hyde Park and Pleasant Valley Darrow X District 8 - City and Town of Poughkeepsie Brendli ABSENT District 10 - City of Poughkeepsie Johnson X District 18 - City of Beacon and Fishkill Rhodes X District 21 - East Fishkill Caswell X 11 Present: ____ 1 Absent: ____ Vacant: ____ Resolution: ____ Motion: ____ 11 Total : ______ ______ Yes No Abstentions: ______ 2026090 LOCAL LAW NO. ___ OF 2026, A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND LOCAL LAW NO. 6 of 2013, WITH RESPECT TO THE DUTCHESS COUNTY SELF-INSURED WORKERS’ COMPENSATION PLAN Roll Call Sheets District Last Name YES NO District 16 - Fishkill and Beacon Valdés Smith District 9 - City of Poughkeepsie Atkins District 20 - Red Hook, Tivoli, and Rhinebeck Munn District 3 - LaGrange Polasek District 12 - East Fishkill Metzger District 1 - Town of Poughkeepsie Redl District 2 - LaGrange, Pleasant Valley & Town of Poughkeepsie Arnoff District 4 - Hyde Park and Town of Poughkeepsie Lawler District 5 - Town of Poughkeepsie Shah District 6 - Town of Poughkeepsie Kaul District 7 - Hyde Park and Pleasant Valley Darrow District 8 - City and Town of Poughkeepsie Brendli District 10 - City of Poughkeepsie Johnson District 11 - Clinton, Pleasant Valley, and Rhinebeck Kearney District 13 - East Fishkill and Wappinger Giles District 14 - Wappinger and Town of Poughkeepsie Winsby District 15 - Wappinger Faust District 17 - Town and Village of Fishkill McHoul District 18 - City of Beacon and Fishkill Rhodes District 19 - North East, Stanford, Pine Plains, Milan & Red Hook Drago District 21 - East Fishkill Caswell District 22 - Beekman and Union Vale Tresca District 23 - Pawling, Beekman and East Fishkill Rolison District 24 - Dover and Pawling House District 25 - Amenia, Washington, Pleasant Valley & Millbrook Alexander X X X X X X X X X X X ABSENT ABSENT X X X X X X X X X X X X 23 Present: ____ 2 Absent: ____ Vacant: ____ Resolution: ____ Motion: ____ 23 0 Total : ______ ______ Yes No Abstentions: ____ 2026090 LOCAL LAW NO. ___ OF 2026, A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND LOCAL LAW NO. 6 of 2013, WITH RESPECT TO THE DUTCHESS COUNTY SELF-INSURED WORKERS’ COMPENSATION PLAN