HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2021-031 A Resolution of the City of Arlington Adopting Recommendations of the Citizen Salary Commission to Establish Group Benefits Participation Eligibility for the Positions.. RESOLUTION NO. 2021-031
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON
ADOPTING RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITIZEN SALARY COMMISSION TO ESTABLISH GROUP
BENEFITS PARTICIPATION ELIGIBILITY FOR THE POSITIONS OF MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBER
WHEREAS, the City of Arlington Citizen Salary Commission has made changes to the
compensation model of City elected officials effective July 1, 2021; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Salary Commission has also recommended group medical, dental
vision and employee assistance program (EAP) participation eligibility for the positions of Mayor
and Councilmember as part of its biannual review of salary and benefits; and
WHEREAS, recommendations of the Citizen Salary Commission regarding group medical
benefits access and premium contribution structures contained in its memo to the City Clerk
dated April 21, 2021 is attached hereto as Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to provide the position of Mayor with access to the
same group medical, dental, vision and employee assistance program (EAP) benefits
participation eligibility and program coverage options consistent with plans offered to the Non-
Represented employee group through Association of Washington Cities Benefit Trust with the
exception of no access to any Health Savings Account (HSA) or Opt-Out Incentive participation,
with the 2021 rate and contribution structure attached as Exhibit B;
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to provide the position of Councilmember with
access to the same group medical, dental, vision and employee assistance program (EAP)
benefits participation eligibility and program coverage options consistent with plans offered to
the Non-Represented employee group through Association of Washington Cities Benefit Trust
with the exception of no access to any Health Savings Account (HSA) or Opt-Out Incentive
participation, with the 2021 rate and contribution structure attached as Exhibit C;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON,
WASHINGTON AS FOLLOWS:
1. The Arlington City Council hereby authorizes access by the position of Mayor to the
same group medical, dental, vision and employee assistance program (EAP) benefits
participation eligibility and program coverage options consistent with plans offered to the Non-
Represented employee group through Association of Washington Cities Benefit Trust with the
exception of no access to any Health Savings Account (HSA) or Opt-Out Incentive participation
offered to the Non-Represented employee group, with the 2021 rate and contribution
structure attached as Exhibit B, effective August 1, 2021.
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2. The Arlington City Council hereby authorizes access by the position of Councilmember
to the same group medical, dental, vision and employee assistance program (EAP) benefits
participation eligibility and program coverage options consistent with plans offered to the Non-
Represented employee group through Association of Washington Cities Benefit Trust with the
exception of no access to any Health Savings Account (HSA) or Opt-Out Incentive participation
offered to the Non-Represented employee group, with the 2021 rate and contribution
structure attached as Exhibit C, effective August 1, 2021.
3. In subsequent benefit plan years after 2021, medical benefit rates for the position of
Mayor shall be the same as those for the Non-Represented employee group and the City
premium contribution for Employee-only coverage shall be set at the same level as the Non-
Represented employee group, with the position of Mayor participating in any other medical
benefit tier(s) for dependent coverage at their own out-of-pocket expense less the City's
contribution for Employee-only coverage, subject to any specific program requirements of the
benefits vendor, if different. Dental, vision and employee assistance plan rates and premium
contributions levels shall be the same as those of the Non-Represented employee group. There
will continue to be no access to any Health Savings Account (HSA) or Opt-Out Incentive
participation offered to the Non-Represented employee group
4. In subsequent benefit plan years after 2021, medical benefit rates for the position of
Councilmember shall be the same as those for the Non-Represented employee group and the
City premium contribution for medical benefits shall be set at the lowest level required as part
of any specific program requirements of the benefits vendor. Dental, vision and employee
assistance plan rates and premium contributions levels shall be the same as those of the Non-
Represented employee group. There will continue to be no access to any Health Savings
Account (HSA) or Opt-Out Incentive participation offered to the Non-Represented employee
group
ADOPTED by the City Council and APPROVED by the Mayor this 19th day of July, 2021.
CITY OF ARLIN—GTON
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
ATT ST:
Wendy Van D r Meersche, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
SteN6ryJ. i e, City Attorney
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