[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.