HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity of Tamarac Resolution R-2005-204Temp. Reso. #10827
October 18, 2005
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CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
RESOLUTION NO. R-2005-�
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATE CITY
OFFICIALS TO APPROVE THE RENEWAL OF
LONG-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE
COVERAGE WITH UNUM AT THE PRESENT
RATE THE CITY PAYS FOR INSURANCE
COVERAGE FOR EMPLOYEES IN THE
APPOINTED, EXECUTIVE,
MANAGERIAL/PROFESSIONAL AND
ADMINISTRATIVE CATEGORIES WHO
PARTICIPATE IN EITHER THE CITY'S 401(a)
RETIREMENT PLAN OR THE NEW ELECTED
AND APPOINTED OFFICERS AND NON -
REPRESENTED EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT
PLAN EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2006; PROVIDING
FOR THE CONTINUATION OF THE EXISTING
COST ALLOCATION OF THE LONG-TERM
DISABILITY INSURANCE PREMIUM BETWEEN
THE CITY AND EMPLOYEES; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN -EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the long-term disability insurance was awarded to UNUM
effective January 1, 1998, renewing on January 1, 2006; and
WHEREAS, the rates for long-term disability coverage will remain the
same, at $.45 per $100 of covered payroll this renewal period, January 1, 2006
through December 31, 2006 as indicated in the letter from UNUM dated October
3, 2005 attached hereto as Exhibit #1; and
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WHEREAS, the Human Resources Director recommends the renewal of I
the long-term disability insurance coverage with no increase in premium rates
effective January 1, 2006 for employees in the Appointed, Executive,
Managerial/Professional and Administrative categories who participate in the
City's 401 (a) retirement plan; and
WHEREAS, the City established the new City of Tamarac Elected and
Appointed Officers and Non -Represented Employees Retirement Plan effective
October 1, 2005; and
WHEREAS, the Human Resources Director recommends that long-term
disability insurance coverage eligibility be extended to include employees in the
Appointed, Executive, Managerial/Professional and Administrative categories
who opted to participate in the new City of Tamarac Elected and Appointed
Officers and Non -Represented Employees Retirement Plan; and
WHEREAS, available funds exist in the appropriate funds which are in
the approved FY2006 Budget; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission has deemed it to be in the best interest
of the citizens and residents of the City of Tamarac to provide long-term
disability insurance benefits for the City employees.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA:
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SECTION 1: That the foregoing "WHEREAS" clauses are hereby
ratified and confirmed as being true and correct and are hereby made a specific
part of this Resolution.
SECTION 2: That the appropriate City officials are hereby
authorized to approve the renewal of UNUM as the City's carrier for long-term
disability insurance coverage for City of Tamarac employees in the Appointed,
Executive, Managerial/Professional and Administrative categories who
participate in either the City's 401 (a) retirement plan or the City's new Elected
and Appointed Officers and Non -Represented Employees Retirement Plan with
no increase in premium rates effective January 1, 2006.
SECTION 3: That the appropriate City officials are hereby
authorized to continue the existing cost allocation of the long-term disability
insurance premium between the City and the employees in the Appointed,
Executive, Managerial/Professional and Administrative categories who
participate in either the City's 401 (a) retirement plan or the City's new Elected
and Appointed Officers and Non -Represented Employees Retirement Plan.
SECTION 4: That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict
herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
SECTION 5: That if any clause, section, or other part or
application of this Resolution is held by any court of competent jurisdiction to be
I unconstitutional or invalid, in part or application, it shall not affect the validity of
the remaining portions or applications of this Resolution.
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SECTION 6: This Resolution shall become effective immediately
upon adoption.
PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this Z day of OCI V ber , 2005.
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MARION SWENSON, CIVIC
CITY CLERK
I HEREBY CERTIFY that
I have approved this
RESOLUTION as to form.
rL S.'GOREW
IM CITY AtfORNEY
JOE SCHREIBER
MAYOR
RECORD OF COMMISSION'
MAYOR SCHREIBER
DIST 1:
COMM. PORTNER _
DIST 2:
V/M TALABISCO
DIST 3:
COMM. SULTANOF
DIST 4:
COMM. ROBERTS
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Exhibit�`#1
UNUMPROVIDENT.:�sv
05 OCT —6 PM 2: 15
October 3, 2005
City of Tamarac
Robin Kallins
'7525 N.W. 88"' Avenue
Tamarac, FL. 33321
Re: Long Term Disabilty
Policy Number: 580755
Dear Robin:
As we near your plan anniversary date, we would like to take this Opportunity to thank
you for choosing UnumProvident as your benefits provider. We are conimitted to
providing insurance plans and services that are responsive to your unique and individual
needs.
Your current inforce rates will not be adjusted on your next ariniversary date Of January
1, 2006 and will be guaranteed until January 1, 2007.
Again we thank you for choosing UnurnProvident as your benefits provider, and we look
forward to continuing to serve you for your company's benefit needs. Please contact me
if I can be of further assistance, I can be reached at 1-800-531-0816.
Sincerely,
Michael Parker, PAHM
Market Manager
cc: McKinley Financial Services, Inc.
UriumProvident Corporation - 1000 S- Pintf Island Road, Suite 100, Plantation, FL 33324
954-916.6800 - Fax 954,916.6868 - www.unuiiil)r(-)vi(ient.com