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CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
RESOLUTION NO. R-2011- /4#
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATE CITY
OFFICIALS TO RENEW THE COVERAGE FOR
THE CITY'S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM
WITH UNITED HEALTHCARE FOR PLAN YEAR
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2012; PROVIDING FOR
PREMIUM RATE CHANGES; PROVIDING FOR
THE CONTINUATION OF THE EXISTING COST
ALLOCATION OF THE HEALTH INSURANCE
PREMIUM BETWEEN THE CITY AND
EMPLOYEES; PROVIDING FOR A WAIVER
REIMBURSEMENT MAXIMUM; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City's contract with United Healthcare is scheduled to
expire on December 31, 2011; and
WHEREAS, United Healthcare provided premium rates for the renewal of
the City's health insurance plan for 2012; and
WHEREAS, the City has reviewed its experience with United Healthcare,
and determined that employees were generally satisfied with United Healthcare
as its insurance provider; and
WHEREAS, the City reviewed the City's plan design and determined that
plan design changes are necessary for 2012, (See Exhibit #1), and
WHEREAS, City staff has worked with representatives of United
Healthcare to negotiate the most comprehensive and cost effective health plan
for the City's employees and their dependents; and
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WHEREAS, as a result of these negotiations, our overall premium
increase is 7% for the HMO Plan and 12% for the POS & PPO Plans for 2012
(See Exhibit #1); and
WHEREAS, health insurance rate increases were anticipated and were
budgeted accordingly in the FY 2012 Budget; and
WHEREAS, the City will continue the existing cost allocation of a 90/10
ratio between the City and the employee for HMO single and 80/20 ratio between
the City and the employee for all other coverages so that both the City and the
employee bear a portion of the premium; and
WHEREAS, a waiver reimbursement maximum will allow employees who
elect to purchase insurance through their spouse's employer or otherwise
independently from the City to be reimbursed up to a maximum amount equal to
80% of the commensurate tier of the PPO rate for the plan year beginning
January 1, 2012; and
WHEREAS, available funds exist in the appropriate Governmental Funds
which are in the approved FY2012 Budget; and
WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the City Manager and the Director
of Human Resources that the City renew its coverage with United Healthcare for
health insurance for City of Tamarac employees, as described in the Agreement,
attached as Exhibit #1, subject to any revisions consistent with the benefit plan
as may be negotiated by and between City staff and United Healthcare and as
approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney effective January 1, 2012;
and
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WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida deems
it to be in the best interest of the health, safety and welfare of citizens and
residents of the City of Tamarac to renew the coverage with United Healthcare
for health insurance for City of Tamarac employees, as outlined in Exhibit #1,
attached hereto, subject to any revisions consistent with the benefit plan as may
be negotiated by and between City staff and United Healthcare and as approved
by the City Manager and the City Attorney effective January 1, 2012.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA:
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. All exhibits attached hereto are incorporated herein and
made a specific part of this Resolution.
SECTION 2: That the appropriate City officials are hereby
authorized to renew the coverage with United Healthcare for health insurance
for City of Tamarac employees as outlined in Exhibit #1, subject to any
revisions consistent with the benefit plan as may be negotiated by and between
City staff and United Healthcare and as approved by the City Manager and the
City Attorney effective January 1, 2012.
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SECTION 3: That the appropriate City officials are hereby
authorized to continue the existing cost allocation of the health insurance
premium between the City and the employees.
SECTION 4: That the appropriate City officials hereby authorize a
waiver reimbursement maximum, to allow employees who elect to purchase
insurance through their spouse's employer or otherwise independently from the
City to be reimbursed up to a maximum amount equal to 80% of the
commensurate tier of the PPO rate for the plan year beginning January 1,
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SECTION 5: That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict
herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
SECTION 6: That if any clause, section, or other part or
application of this Resolution is held by any court of competent jurisdiction to be
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 7:
adoption.
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This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon
PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 4 day of A4�, 2011.
PETER M. J. RI ARD N, CRM, CMC
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APPROVED THIS RESOLUTION
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SAM EL S. GOREN
CITY ATTORNEY
PAMELA BUSHNELL
MAYOR
RECORD OF COMMISSION VOTE:
MAYOR BUSHNELL
DIST 1: COMM. SWE SON
DIST 2: V/M GOMEZ
DIST 3: COMM. GLASSER
DIST 4: COMM. DRESSLER
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