LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: Mayor D.C. Reeves
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PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 15-23 AMENDING SECTION 9-6-2 ALLOWING CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS THE ABILITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CITY SPONSORED INSURANCE PROGRAMS
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council adopt Proposed Ordinance No. 15-23 on second reading:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 9-6-2 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PENSACOLA, FLORIDA; ADDING CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AS OPTIONAL PARTICIPANTS INSURED IN ANY PLAN OF GROUP HEALTH, DENTAL, LIFE OR OTHER INSURANCE; REMOVING CLAUSE REQUIRING CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS TO PAY 100 PERCENT OF THE HEALTH AND DENTAL INSURANCE PREMIUMS AND EXCLUDING MEMBERS FROM ANY OTHER CITY GROUP BENEFITS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; REPEALING CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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HEARING REQUIRED: No Hearing Required
SUMMARY:
City Council Members will be able to participate in the purchase of health, life, dental and vision insurances in the same manner and at the same cost as all other active City employees and Mayor.
PRIOR ACTION:
July 20, 2023 - City Council voted to approve Proposed Ordinance No.15-23 on first reading.
September 27, 2001 - City Council adopted Ordinance No. 18-01 adjusting City Council compensation and providing City Council the opportunity to participate in the City’s group insurance plan providing they pay 100% of the premiums.
FUNDING:
Minimum = $50,602
Maximum = $142,872
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
City Council Members will choose their insurances during open enrollment beginning in October. They will contribute biweekly the employee’s portion in their regular paycheck. The City will contribute the employer’s portion at the same rate as any city employee and the Mayor. The employer’s portion will be built in the FY 24 Budget.
STAFF CONTACT:
D.C. Reeves, Mayor
Amy Lovoy, Finance Director
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Proposed Ordinance No. 15-23
PRESENTATION: No