SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 87

(By Senators Fanning and Helmick)


Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the procurement and placement on insurance coverage on public buildings and other public properties in the State of West Virginia under the control of the state's 55 county commissions.

Whereas, On August 8, 2006, a fire destroyed the Morgan County Courthouse Complex in Berkeley Springs; and
Whereas, The proceeds from the insurance coverage in effect at the time of the fire are not sufficient to cover the costs of construction of the new courthouse complex; and
Whereas, Morgan County will require financial assistance in the approximate amount of $8 million from the state to construct the new courthouse complex; and
Whereas, This situation has given rise to significant public policy questions regarding the procurement and placement of insurance coverage on public buildings and other public properties under the control of county commissions; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance is hereby requested to study the procurement and placement on insurance coverage on public buildings and other public properties in the State of West Virginia under the control of the state's 55 county commissions; and, be it
Further Resolved, That representatives of the Board of Risk and Insurance Management, West Virginia Association of County Commissioners, West Virginia Association of Counties, West Virginia Assessors Association and Professional Independent Insurance Agents of West Virginia, Inc., be invited to serve on the interim study commission; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance report to the regular session of the Legislature, 2008, on its findings, conclusions and recommendations, together with drafts of any legislation necessary to effectuate its recommendations; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the expenses necessary to conduct this study, to prepare a report and to draft necessary legislation be paid from legislative appropriations to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance.