Res. No. 185-97-10155RESOLUTION NO.185-97-10 15 5
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI,FLORIDA,RELATING TO SOLICITATION
OF BIDS FOR GROUP HEALTH,DENTAL AND LIFE INSURANCE
COVERAGE FOR CITY EMPLOYEES.
WHEREAS,theCityAdministrationhasreceivedproposalsforfifteenpercent(15%)
premium increase onCity employees grouphealth insurance planfromour carrier,Prudential Health
Systems,effective October 1,1997;and
WHEREAS,theCity Administration considers thisrate increase tobe non-competitive with
the industry standards;and
WHEREAS,theCity Administration wishestoseek better premium forthe group health
insurance plan by soliciting bidsfrom other insurance companies inthe area.
NOW,THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI,FLORIDA,THAT:
Section1.TheCity Manager isauthorizedtodraft specifications forCityemployeesgroup
health insurance planand advertise forbidstoseekbetterpremiumforthe City andits employees.
Section2.TheCity Manager isauthorizedtoappoint,pursuant tohis appointment authority
prescribed bytheCity Charter,an Agent of Record to assist his administration inthe solicitation of
grouplifeand health insurance,provided thatthereisnocosttotheCity,either direct or indirect.
Section 3.This resolution shall rescind Resolution No.:90-95-9639.
Section 4.This resolution shalltakeeffect immediately uponits passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 2_day of September 1997.
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CITY CLERK
READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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CITY ATTORNEY
COMMISSION VOTE 5-0
Mayor:Price Yea
Vice Mayor:Robiana Yea
Commissioner:Oliveros Yea
Commissioner:Young Yea
Commissioner:Bethel Yea
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
or and Commission
From:L.Dennis Whitt
CityManager
Date:August 29,1997
Agenda Item #/^
Subject:Comm.Mtg.9/2/97
Insurance Services
The attachedresolutionauthorizestheCityManagertosolicitbidsforGroupHealthservices
fortheCity of SouthMiami.Thecurrentcarrierhas notified the city of asubstantialincreasein
cost,andIfeelitisprudentto solicit bidsforthisserviceinan attempt to maintain orlower
insurance costtothe employees andtothecity.
I recommend approval.