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RESOLUTION NO. 10,665
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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXTEND THE CONTRACT WITH HEALTH ADVANTAGE
TO PROVIDE HEALTH CARE COVERAGE TO FULL -TIME
EMPLOYEES AND CERTAIN RETIREES FOR A TWELVE
(12) MONTH PERIOD EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2000. 582
WHEREAS, the City provides health insurance to all eligible full -time
employees; and
WHEREAS, a committee consisting of a Board member, representatives of
the three recognized employee bargaining groups, City Human Resources
Department and City Manager's Office met monthly for several months to review
health care quality and access issues including customer service, physician
participation, medical services provided and funding mechanisms; and
WHEREAS, the committee's findings showed great improvement in customer
service, an increase in the number of participating health care providers and
improved benefits provided to City employees; and
WHEREAS, the committee also agreed that the best method for addressing
the financial aspects and risk management concerns related to the plan is to use a
single- provider with multiple benefit plan options.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS:
SECTION 1. The City Manager is authorized to enter into a contract with
Health Advantage to provide health insurance coverage for City employees for a
one year period effective January 1, 2000.
SECTION 2. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its
adoption.
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Adopted: October 19, 1999
Attest:
Robbie Hancock, City Clerk
Approved as to Legal Form:
Thomas M. Carpenter, ity Attorney
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Jim Vley, Mayor