Item 6B- Resolution No. 17-22Agenda Item 6B
October 23, 2017
RESOLUTION NO. 17-22
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
APPROVING THE RENEWAL OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE
WITH UNITED HEALTHCARE, AS WELL AS OTHER INSURANCE
BENEFIT PLANS PAID FOR BY EMPLOYEES, AND AUTHORIZE THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL RELATED RENEWAL
DOCUMENTS.
WHEREAS, the City of Atlantic Beach cunently provides health insurance options to its
employees through United Healthcare; and
WHEREAS, the City of Atlantic Beach desires to continue to use United Healthcare as its
provider; and
WHEREAS, the City of Atlantic Beach pays for a substantial portion of the health
insurance for employees; and
WHEREAS, the proposed 2017-2018 budget estimated an mcrease of 10% in this
coverage; and
WHEREAS, the increase in rates for 2017-2018 is 6. 7%, which includes a Health Care
Reform (PP ACA) adjustment of 3.25% based on the Health Insurer Tax that will be attached to all
medical plans. This fee was suspended in 2017 but reenacted in 2018;
WHEREAS, the City offers employees the option of participating in other insurance
coverage, to include dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, supplemental life, as well
as several supplemental policies, all at their own expense;
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach
as follows:
SECTION 1. The City Commission hereby approves the renewal of employee health
insurance through United Healthcare with overall increased rates of 6. 7%;
SECTION 2. The City Commission hereby approves the renewal of the other insurance
coverage offered to employees at their expense;
SECTION 3. The City Commission hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute all
related renewal documents;
Attest:
SECTION 4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage and adoption.
PASS ED AND ADOPTED by the City of Atlantic Beach, this 23h day of October, 2017.
Mitchell E. Reeves, Mayor
Approved as to form and conectness:
Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk
Brenna M. Durden, City Attorney