HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg 2003-08-18 Item 8 - Resolution - Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits for Dependents of City Employees on Active DutyCAS NUMBER: 03-109
Agenda Item Title:
Original Sponsor: Council
08 -18 -03
Meeting Date
08 -18 -03
Meeting Date
08 -18 -03
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Proposed Resolution Final Format.
Initials
Prepared by 1 Mayor's review 1 Council review 1
Bbaker for
Stephanie
Brown
Proposed resolution extending medical, dental and vision coverage for employees'
dependents as a result of City employees being called for activity duty in the United
States Military.
Admin. X (Admin. Services Dept. Personnel Division)
Timeline: Time is of the essence. Finance Safety Committee members will review the item
at their meeting on August 18, 2003; and the item, if approved, will be forwarded
directly to the City Council Regular Meeting for action, on the same date.
Sponsor's Summary: Resolution #1513 was passed by the City Council on February 18, 2003. Said
resolution extended medical, dental and vision coverage for dependents of City
employees who are called to active duty in the U. S. Military. The resolution provided
coverage "for a period not to exceed one year from the date the employee is called to
active duty." Some City personnel are still on orders to remain on active duty
(beyond the one year period) and thus the need for the proposed resolution
extending the benefits period for an additional 12 months.
Recommendations:
Sponsor: Approve motion to accept the proposed resolution as presented.
Committee: (At Finance Safety Committee 08- 18 -03)
Administration: Same as sponsor.
Cost Impact (if known): Unknown
I Fund Source (if known): 502 Fund
Attachments
Memorandum to Finance Safety Committee Members from Viki Jessop,
dated August 13, 2003
ITEM No.
City of Tukwila
6200 Southcenter Boulevard · Tukwila, Washington 98188 Steven M. Mullet, Mayor
Memorandum
To: Finance and Safety Committee
From: Viki JessopqL-~ f0~ :f~
Administrative Services Director
Re: Amendment of Resolution 1513
Benefits for dependents of Military Personnel
Date: August 13, 2003
Resolution 1513 was passed by the City Council on February 18, 2003 to provide
extended medical, dental and vision coverage for the dependents of City employees' who
are called for active duty in the United States Military.
The resolution provides that coverage for the dependents is effective "for a period not to
exceed one year from the date the employee is called to active duty." Resolution 1513
does not provide for extended coverage for dependents if our employees' remain on
active duty beyond one year.
Therefore, in recognition and support of our personnel who have received extended
orders to remain on active duty I recommend that Resolution 1513 be amended to provide
continuation of coverage for the dependents.
The resolution would provide for a continuation of medical, dental and vision coverage
not to exceed an additional 12 months. If the extension of active military duty extends
beyond the additional 12 months, a review would be conducted before granting an
extension of continuation of coverage for dependents.
I have prepared a draft resolution for your review and consideration. If approved, I am
requesting the resolution be forwarded to the next regular meeting of the City Council.
Phone: 206-433-1800 · City Hall Fax: 206-433-1833 · www. cLtukwila.wa.us
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, PROVIDING EXTENDED MEDICAL, DENTAL AND
VISION COVERAGE FOR EMPLOYEES' DEPENDENTS AS A RESULT OF
CITY EMPLOYEES BEING CALLED FOR ACTIVE DUTY IN THE UNITED
STATES MILITARY.
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila is supportive of all United States military
personnel who are called to active duty in support of the defense of our nation; and
WHEREAS, it is understood that certain sacrifices are made by those employees
who are called to active duty; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila wishes to help ease the burden for those
employees in the area of medical, dental and vision coverage for their dependents;
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City of Tukwila will hereby provide extended medical, dental and
vision coverage for an employee's dependents while that employee is serving on active
duty as a result of being "called up for service," for a period not to exceed one year from
the date the employee is called to active duty.
Section 2. A continuation of medical, dental and vision coverage for an additional
12 months will be provided to the dependents of employees who have military orders
extending their "call to service" beyond one year.
Section 3. A review will be conducted if an employee's military duty extends
beyond the additional 12 months, before a continuation of coverage for the dependents
is granted.
Section 4. The medical, dental and vision benefits shall be at the level and under
the terms provided for dependent medical as if the employee were not on active
military duty.
PASSED BY THE C1TY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
at a regular meeting thereof this day of 2003.
ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED:
Jane E. Cantu, CMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Office of the City Attorney
Insurance benefits for military
City of Tukwila
Washington
Resolution No.
Filed with the City Clerk
Passed by the City Council:
Resolution Number:
Pam Carter, Council President