2002-12-09 Regular Meeting and Workshop Meeting

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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TTVM Agenda Date Requested: D Aber 9 2002 Requested By: Carol Buttler Department: Administrative S ices Report: Resolution: Ordinance: X Exhibits: Ordinance Exhibits: Comparison Chart Exhibits: Highlights of Requirements Appropriation Source of Funds: Account Number: Amount Budgeted• Amount Requested: Budgeted Item: YES NO SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION At the October 28, 2002, City Council meeting, Council received a presentation from Ms. Susan Smith, Executive Director of the Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Employee Benefits Pool (TML-IEBP), on Chapter 172 of the Texas Local Government Code and the anticipated impact on the City of La Porte's Employee Health Services Fund. Council requested staff provide a comparison of the legal advantages / disadvantages of the City of La Porte adopting Chapter 172. For Council's reference, a comparison chart is included as Exhibit "A". Chapter 172 would allow the City to maintain its current method of operating the Employee Health Services Fund, but would stipulate additional legal requirements. Staff Recommendation The City Attorney and City staff recommend adopting Chapter 172 for statutory authority to operate the Employee Health Services Fund. Previously, City staff, the City Manager, the City Attorney, and a representative from the City's health benefits consultant participated in a conference call with TML legal counsel concerning Chapter 172 provisions and possible impact on the City's health fund. After further consultation, the City Attorney and City staff agree that protections offered by Chapter 172 far outweigh any disadvantages that would occur for implementation. Action Required by Council: Approve an ordinance adopting Chapter 172 of the Texas Local Government Code. Approved -for Citv Council Agenda John erns, A 4i Manager } G0 Date(