Section 2.3 of the City Charter provides that “insurance benefits provided to members of City Commission shall only be paid for by the City during their actual term of service.”

Currently, elected officials opting to participate in insurance benefits are required to pay for selected benefits from an expense allowance, which generally requires modification from year to year due to fluctuating cost of insurance benefits.

To ensure that the City remains in compliance with the City Charter in a manner that is efficient, consistent and transparent, it is staff’s recommendation to provide direct payment for full premium of Mayor and Commission medical, dental, vision and life insurance benefits; and provide option to enroll in dependent and ancillary insurance plans at the same rate as required of City employees.

The Mayor and City Commission authorize the City Manager or Designee to make direct payments for full premium of medical, dental, vision and life insurance benefits of elected officials pursuant to Section 2.3 of the City Charter; and provide option to enroll in dependent plans at the same rate as City employees.

Funding in the amount of $49,000 is provided in Acct# 010105-511487 for FY 2021.