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RESOLUTION NO. 13,379
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO RENEW
THE CONTRACT FOR DENTAL CARE INSURANCE FOR CITY
EMPLOYEES WITH DELTA DENTAL OF ARKANSAS FOR TWO (2)
ADDITIONAL YEARS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, Delta Dental of Arkansas has submitted a proposal to renew the existing dental care
policy for City Employees for 2012 and 2013; and
WHEREAS, the proposal offers a renewal of the current policy for an additional two (2) -year period
effective January 1, 2012, with a 6% increase in rates, which is less than the average increase in dental
nationwide, in addition to an agreement to an optional employee "buy -up" of coverage; and
WHEREAS, Delta Dental of Arkansas has consistently provided the best package of premium rates
and coverage and has developed a network of participating dentists which includes almost all providers in
Central Arkansas;
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 renew an agreement with Delta Dental of Arkansas for
the years 2012 and 2013 to provide dental insurance coverage for eligible City employees at a 6%
increase, in addition to an agreement to an optional employee "buy -up" of coverage.
Section 2. Funds for this benefit are included in the budget line items for employee benefits in the
forthcoming 2012 Budget projections.
Section 2. Severability. In the event any title, section, paragraph, item, sentence, clause, phrase, or
word of this resolution is declared or adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such declaration or
adjudication shall not affect the remaining portions of the resolution which shall remain in full force and
effect as if the portion so declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional were not originally a part of the
resolution.
Section 3. Repealer. All laws, ordinances, resolutions, or parts of the same, that are inconsistent with
the provisions of this resolution, are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency.
ADOPTED: October 18, 2011
APPROVED:
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Mark Stodola, Mayor
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