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Temp. Reso. #9177 - October 13, 2000
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CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
RESOLUTION NO. R-2000- ak%
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATE CITY
OFFICIALS TO APPROVE THE RENEWAL OF
THE CITY'S DENTAL INSURANCE PROGRAM
WITH THE PRUDENTIAL HEALTHCARE -
SOUTH FLORIDA INSURANCE COMPANY
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2001 WITH A RATE
INCREASE OF 3%; PROVIDING FOR THE
CONTINUATION OF THE EXISTING COST
ALLOCATION OF THE DENTAL INSURANCE
PREMIUM BETWEEN THE CITY AND
EMPLOYEES; APPROVING THE
APPROPRIATE BUDGETARY TRANSFERS OF
FUNDS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the dental insurance was awarded to the Prudential
Health Care -South Florida Insurance Company effective October 1, 1996 through
an expression of interest process; and
WHEREAS, the rates for the group dental insurance program have
increased this renewal period as indicated in the renewal letter received from
Prudential Health Care -South Florida, attached hereto as Exhibit #1; and
WHEREAS, the group dental insurance rates will increase approximately
3% effective January 1, 2001 due to the community rating methodology; and
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WHEREAS, the Personnel Director recommends approval of the group
dental insurance program for employee dental insurance benefits effective
January 1, 2001; and
WHEREAS, available funds exist in the appropriate funds which
are in the approved FY2001 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 group
dental insurance benefits for City employees.
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.
SECTION 2: That the appropriate City officials are hereby
authorized to approve the renewal of the City's dental insurance program with
the Prudential Health Care -South Florida Insurance Company effective January
1, 2001 with a rate increase of 3%. The monthly rates shall be increased as
follows: $19.18 to $19.76 for single coverage; $38.64 to $39.80 for employees
plus one; and $53.99 to $55.61 for family coverage effective January 1, 2001.
SECTION 3: That the appropriate City officials are hereby
authorized to continue the existing cost allocation of the dental insurance
premium between the City and employees.
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SECTION 4: That the appropriate City officials are authorized to
enact any appropriate budget transfers as needed for this purpose.
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.
SECTION 7: This Resolution shall become effective immediately
upon adoption.
PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 90day of , 2000.
ATTEST:
` 11A�4RION SWENSON, CMC
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Lynn B. Smith
Account Manager
Prudential HealthCare-South Florida
8201 Peters Road, Suite 3000
Plantation, FL 33324
.,,,?Tel 954-382-6234 Fax 954-382-8200
Ms. Kim Frisbee
City of Tamarac
7525 NW 88`h Avenue
Suite 201 Tamarac, FL 33321-2401
RE: City of Tamarac #74940
Dear Kim:
We have just completed their review of City of Tamarac dental programs underwritten by Prudential
HealthCare.
After review, the underwriters have determined that a 3% rate increase is required on the Freedom
of Choice Dental plan. The rates below will go into effect January 1, 2001. The table below shows
your current rates and the renewal rates.
Current Rate
Renewal Rate
Employee Only
$19.18
$19.76
Employee + Spouse/1 dependent
$38.64
$39.80
Employee +• Family/2 or more dependents
$53.99
$55.61
We appreciate our relationship with City of Tamarac and look forward to the opportunity to continue
to provide the dental care services to your employees and their families in the future. Please
contact me directly if you have any questions or wish to discuss.
Sincerely,
4nn B. Smith
Account Manager
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Prudential HealthCare is a brand name licensed for a transition period from The Prudential Insurance Company of
America ('Prudential') for health and dental products and services: (1) offered by former subsidiaries of Prudential
acquired by Aetna Inc. and its subsidiaries, or (2) for which Aetna Life Insurance Company serves as reinsurer and
administrator in accordance with agreements with Prudential.