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� <br /> LMCMENNESOTA <br /> CITIES <br /> League Statement on Minnesota State Legislature's COVID-19 <br /> Workers' Compensation Bill <br /> (Apri17,2020—St.Paul,MN)"The League of Minnesota Cities is deeply concerned that legislation being considered this <br /> afternoon lacks a sustainable funding component and may lead to unprecedented stress on the state's workers'compensarion <br /> system.That system is not designed to accommodate needs prompted by a historic pandemic,and identification of an <br /> alternative funding source is imperative. <br /> While a great deal of unknowns remain about how the pandemic will unfold,using the state's own projections we currently <br /> estimate workers'compensation costs for public safety employees ranging from$100 million to more than$500 million.As it <br /> now stands,local governments will have no choice but to pass along these costs to property taxpayers at a time when they can <br /> least afford it. <br /> The League is proud of the professional and selfless work being performed by public safety and health employees during this <br /> e�rtraordinary time,and fully supports providing financial protections for those who contract COVID-19.But passage of today's <br /> legislation leaves critical,unfinished business. <br /> The League of Minnesota Cities requests a partnership between the Legislature and the governor to finish the job and identify <br /> a funding source.Our fellow Minnesotans serving in health care and public safety are putting their lives on the line for us. <br /> They deserve the best financial protection our state can offer.We can do that without compromising the future of our workers' <br /> compensation system and further burdening local economies:' <br /> Your LMC Resource <br /> Don Reeder - <br /> Public Affairs Manager <br /> (651)215-4031 <br /> dreederla�lmc.org <br />