99-25 v RESOLUTION NO. 99-25
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
REQUESTING THE DUVAL COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION TO
SUPPORT, DEVELOP, AND INTRODUCE LEGISLATION AMENDING THE
PROVISIONS OF THE STATE ADMINISTERED GROUP HEALTH PROGRAM
TO ALLOW PARTICIPATION BY THOSE LOCAL GOVERNMENTS WHO
ARE ALSO ACTIVE PARTICIPANTS IN THE FLORIDA STATE RETIREMENT
SYSTEM
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach recognizes that the task of
obtaining adequate and continuing health insurance coverage for employees of small communities
continues to become more difficult; and
WHEREAS, recognizing that the Florida league of Cities has made some effort in this area
but has proven ineffective in meeting the needs of very small communities; and
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, that this Resolution be sent to the Duval County Legislative
Delegation requesting the drafting of amendments for introduction at the next Legislative Session,
to allow those communities which are also participants in the Florida Retirement System to become
active participants in the Florida Group Health Insurance Program in an effort to equalize their
opportunities to provide reasonable, affordable and continuing health insurance coverage for their
411 employees.
ADOPTED by the City Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach, Florida, this 23rd day of
August, 1999.
Suzanne Shall! e•sy
MA •R
A y .roved as to form and correctness:
an C. J- "sen, Esquire
CITY A ' ORNEY
ATTEST:
MaiAA-LtIL
Maureen King
CERTIFIED MUNIC CLERK