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CITY OF RIVIERA BEACH CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY

Meeting Date: 7/20/2016 
Agenda Category:REGULAR RESOLUTION

Subject: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SOLSTICE BENEFITS TO CONTINUE PROVIDING DENTAL AND VOLUNTARY  VISION INSURANCE FOR CITY EMPLOYEES.

Recommendation/Motion: THAT COUNCIL AUTHORIZE A RENEWAL WITH SOLSTICE BENEFITS TO PROVIDE DENTAL AND VISION INSURANCE  FOR CITY EMPLOYEES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2016/2017.

Originating Dept HUMAN RESOURCES  Costs $57,000 
User Dept.HUMAN RESOURCES Funding SourceThat the City Council approve the first optional one-year extension with Soltice Benefits through September 30, 2017.
AdvertisedNo Budget Account Number
VARIOUS DEPARTMENTAL ACCOUNTS
Date   
Paper   
Affected PartiesNot Required   

Background/Summary: 
Fiscal 2015-2016 a request for Proposal (RFP #532-15)was sent out for Dental and Vision benefits.  There were  three (3) respondents from three (3) carriers:  Solstice Benefits, Humana,  and Avesis.   After consideration the Council approved for staff to negotiate and  entered into an agreement with Solstice . The contract provided for an initial year term with two one-year extensions.  This request is the first extension at  zero (0%). 
Fiscal Years201620172018
Capital Expenditures
Operating Costs57,000
External Revenues
Program Income (city)
In-kind Match (city) 
Net Fiscal Impact57,000
NO. Additional FTE Positions
(cumulative)

III. Review Comments

A. Finance Department Comments:
 
B. Purchasing/Intergovernmental Relations/Grants Comments:
 
C. Department Director Review:
Contract Start Date 
Contract End Date
Renewal Start Date
Renewal End Date
Number of 12 month terms this renewal
Dollar Amount
Contractor Company Name
Contractor Contact
Contractor Address
Contractor Phone Number
Contractor Email
Type of Contract
Describe
ATTACHMENTS:
File NameDescriptionUpload DateType
scan0006.pdfFY 16 RATES7/10/2016Cover Memo
Dental-_RFP_532-15_(5).pdf Proposal for Dental - RFP8/20/2015Cover Memo
SOLSTICE_FINAL_-RFP_532-15_(5).pdfSolstice 8/20/2015Cover Memo
Solstice-_Copy_of_City_of_Riviera_Beach_Provider_Analysis-.xlsxProvider Analysis8/20/2015Cover Memo
RESOLUTION_NO-_Dental_Inurance_FY_2016-2018.docxResolutiion7/14/2016Resolution
REVIEWERS:
DepartmentReviewerActionDate
Human ResourcesAnswererApproved7/11/2016 - 8:24 AM
Financesherman, randyApproved7/12/2016 - 7:07 PM
AttorneyAnswererApproved7/14/2016 - 9:26 AM
City ClerkAnswererApproved7/14/2016 - 12:01 PM
City ManagerAnswererApproved7/14/2016 - 12:53 PM