16-11295r RESOLUTION NO. 11295
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CITY'S CONTRIBUTION TOWARDS HEALTH AND
DENTAL INSURANCE PREMIUMS FOR EMPLOYEES COVERED BY THE LAW
ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICES (LELS), LOCAL 123
BARGAINING UNIT FOR THE YEAR 2017
WHEREAS, the City Manager and the Richfield Police Officers and Detectives
LELS Local 123 have reached an understanding concerning conditions of employment for
year 2016 and 2017; and
WHEREAS, the labor agreement covers all terms and conditions of employment
including the City contribution for insurance benefits; and
WHEREAS, it would be inappropriate to penalize Richfield Police Officers and
Detectives LELS Local 123 members who have negotiated in good faith; and
WHEREAS, the City has historically provided the same level of health insurance
contribution to all eligible City employees, both union and non-union; and
WHEREAS, the City Ordinance requires that contracts between the City and the
exclusive representative of the employees in an appropriate bargaining unit shall be
completed by Council resolution.
WHEREAS, the City Council is required to determine, by resolution, the City's
contribution toward the premium for employee group insurance coverage.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City shall contribute the maximum of
full coverage for employee only health insurance coverage, $1,135 per month for employee
plus spouse or employee plus children) health insurance coverage, and $1,215 per month
for family health insurance. Such contributions shall be for coverage effective January 1,
2017; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City shall contribute a maximum of$59.25 per
month for employee single dental insurance. Such contribution shall be for coverage
effective January 1, 2017.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 13th day of
December 2016.
,
Debbie Goettel Mayor
ATTEST:
Eliza eth VanHoose City Clerk