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Personnel&Finance Committee <br /> September 1, 1998 <br /> Page 3 <br /> Liability Insurance Fund # 226 1998: $ 1.508.455 <br /> 1999: $ 1.523.607 <br /> Bernard Redman and Cathy Roemer made the presentation. <br /> Mrs. Roemer noted that each police officer pays$260.00 per year for insurance to cover <br /> coverage when they are using their police vehicles off-duty. Ten dollars ($ 10.00)per pay <br /> check is deducted. She noted that their is no paper trail on how this amount was <br /> determined under the former City Controller. <br /> Mr. Redman deals primarily with workers compensation claims whereas Dean Tinkel deals <br /> with general liability claims with the Legal Department. The City has a contract with <br /> Gibson Insurance and utilizes the services of Greg Downs. The City has changed <br /> providers from Coresource to JWF Specialty Company. The City is not self-insured for its <br /> buildings. <br /> Internal Service: Self-Funded Employee Benefits Fund 711 <br /> 1998: $ 5.659.271 <br /> 1999: $ 5.845.189 <br /> Susan Wallace made the presentation. <br /> In response to a question raised by Councilmember Pfeifer, it was noted that the City has <br /> health incentives such as discounts being offered at Memorial Health & Life Style, Pro <br /> Health,and the YMCA. Weight loss and smoking cessation programs are also offered. <br /> Cathy Roemer noted that approximately $ 3 million was paid out in 1997 and that <br /> approximately $ 4.8 million will be paid out in 1998. $ 521,340.00 in back claims are a <br /> part of the 1998 figures. This year reflects a high number of employees exceeding the <br /> $ 75,00 cap. <br /> It was also noted that as part of the Teamster negotiations, going outside the network will <br /> result in out-of-pockets being raised from$ 1,500 to$7,500. In-network with remain the <br /> same. This policy will also be in effect for non-bargaining employees. <br /> The overall increase is 6.4%. <br /> In response to a question from Dr. Varner,it was noted that the Administrative Fee reflects <br /> services for the Legal,Engineering and Finance Departments. <br /> There being no further business to come before the Committee,the meeting was adjourned <br /> at 5:35 p.m. <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> Council Member John Broden <br /> Chairperson,Personnel and Finance Committee <br /> Attachments <br />