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RESOLUTION NO. 14-8842
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO
AGREEMENT WITH AVMED AS THE PROVIDER FOR THE CITY
OF OPA-LOCKA HEALTH PLAN, SOLSTICE AS THE PROVIDER
FOR THE CITY'S VISION AND DENTAL GROUP PLANS; AND
AMERICAN PUBLIC LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY FOR THE
CITY GAP PLANS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING
OCTOBER 1, 2014, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2015;
PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS;PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Opa-locka desires to select the health, vision and dental plan for
employees for the upcoming fiscal year 2014-2015; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Opa-locka desire to authorize the City
Manager to enter into an agreement with AVMed for its medical plan; Solstice Benefits Inc. for the
dental and vision plan; and American Public Life Insurance company for the GAP plans; and
WHEREAS, the plans are budgeted and display 6.30%reduction for the medical plan over
the previous years's cost, and a no cost increase for the dental and vision plan; and
WHEREAS,the City will pay 100%coverage for employee medical and dental,50%of the
cost for dependents' coverage, and the employees will be responsible for 100% of their vision
coverage; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Opa-locka, approves selecting the City
health, dental and vision plan to be awarded to AvMed and Solstice Benefits Inc.. and American
Public Life Insurance Company for the City GAP Plans.
Resolution No. 14-8842
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals to the preamble herein are incorporated by reference.
Section 2. The City Commission of the City of Opa-locka hereby authorizes the City
Manager to enter into an agreement with AvMed as the provider for the City of Opa-locka health
plan, Solstice as the provider for the City's vision and dental group plans;and American Public Life
Insurance Company for the City GAP Plans, for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2014, and
ending September 30, 2015.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption_
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 10`h day of Se tep mber, 2014.
MY A t4YLOR
MAYOR
Attest to: App oved as to form "'nd leg suff
nna Flores J ph Geller
City Clerk �IEEN POON MARDER,PA
ity Attorney
Moved by: COMMISSIONER SANTIAGO
Seconded by: COMMISSIONER JOHNSON
Commission Vote: 5-0
Commissioner Holmes: YES
Commissioner Johnson: YES
Commissioner Santiago: YES
Vice-Mayor Kelley: YES
Mayor Taylor: YES
City of Opa-Locka
Agenda Cover Memo
Commission Meeting Item Type: Resolution Ordinance Other
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Sponsor Name City Manager Department:
Human Resources
Short Title:
Benefit Renewal
Staff Summary:
Staff is recommending AvMed, Solstice and American Public Life Insurance Company for Insurance
providers for the City Employees.
Proposed Action:
Manager entering into a contractual agreement.
Attachment:
Insurance Packet from Citrin Financial and Insurance Inc. will be distributed during the meeting.
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Memorandum
TO: Mayor Myra L. Taylor
Vice-Mayor Jose h L. Kelley
Commissioner Ti o by olmes
Commissioner Oro y h son
Commissioner uis
FROM: Kelvin L. Baker, City Manag r
DATE: September, 10, 2014
RE: Proposed Health, Dental, and Vision Carrier for Fiscal Year 2014/2015.
Request: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT WITH AVMED AS
THE PROVIDER FOR THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA HEALTH PLAN,
SOLSTICE AS THE PROVIDER FOR THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA'S VISION
AND DENTAL GROUP PLANS, AND AMERICAN PUBLIC LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY FOR GAP PLANS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING
OCTOBER 1, 2014 EXPIRING SEPTEMBER 30, 2015.
Description: The Human Resources Department has worked diligently with the City's Agent of Record,
Citrin Financial and Insurance, Inc. to assess the existing group insurance policies and
proposed employee benefit rates. A resolution of the City Commission of Opa-locka,
Florida authorizes the City Manager to enter into an agreement with AvMed for medical
plan, Solstice Benefits Inc. for the dental, and vision plans and American Public Life
Insurance Company for GAP plans.
Financial Impact: This item is budgeted and displays a 6.30 reduction for the medical plan over the previous
year's cost. A no cost increase for the dental, and vision plans.
Implementation Timeline: October 1, 2014 - September 30, 2015
Legislative History: Resolution NO. 13-8682
Recommendation(s): This approval is based on staff analysis of the proposed services, providers, and costs.
AvMed was selected by City staff as the best option for the City.
Analysis: City staff reviewed over 12 plan choices from four vendors in selecting the new medical benefit plan.
Staff is requesting for approval of the fiscal year 2014/2015 Employee Benefits Proposed Rates with a new
provider AvMed for medical, Solstice Benefits Inc. for the dental and vision plans, and American Public Life
Insurance Company for GAP plans. Solstice Benefits has offered the City no increase in the current rate. The
City will pay 100% coverage for employee only medical and dental. The City will pay 50% of the cost for
dependent coverage. Employees are responsible for 100% of their vision coverage.
Attachments or handout: Insurance package from Citrin Financial and Insurance Inc.will be distributed
during the meeting.
PREPARED BY: Human Resources Department