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(b)Consider approval or other action regarding a Resolution appointing one representative and <br />one alternate to the H-GAC 2017 General Assembly and Board of Directors – P. Fogarty <br />(c)Consider approval or other action authorizing the Mayor to execute an Interlocal Agreement <br />with Harris County to construct sidewalk, drainage and traffic control improvements along <br />Park Drive from S. Blackwell to Fairmont Parkway – S. Valiante <br />(d)Considerapproval or other action authorizing the Mayor to execute an Interlocal Agreement <br />with Harris County to construct a sidewalk along Park Drive from S. Lobit to San Jacinto <br />Street – S. Valiante <br />(e)Consider approval or other action awarding bid for vehicle and equipment replacements for <br />Fiscal Year 2016-2017 – S. Valiante <br />(f)Consider approval or other action regarding the purchase of playground equipment in the <br />amount of $52, 949.52 from GameTime, for Lomax Park and Tom Brown Park – R. Epting <br />(g)Consider approval or other action authorizing the purchase of medical treatment devices in <br />the amount of $57,603.33 from Physio-Control, Inc. – R. Nolen <br />(h)Consider approval or other action regarding the purchase of computers through PCMG <br />(PCMall Gov) utilizing Buy Board Contract 498-15) – R. Valdez <br />(i)Consider approval or other action regarding to roll over requested encumbrances from <br />La Porte Fiscal Year 2016 Budget to La Porte Fiscal 2017 Budget – M. Dolby <br />(j)Consider approval or other action accepting the Fiscal Year 2016 audit/asset forfeiture <br />report and associated financial records as required by Chapter 59 of the Texas Code of <br />Criminal Procedure – K. Adcox <br />Councilmember J. Martin made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda items pursuant to staff <br />recommendations. Councilmember Kaminski seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED <br />UNANIMOUSLY 9/0. <br />7. AUTHORIZATIONS <br />(a)Consider approval or other action regarding recommendation of City Staff and the Chapter <br />172 Employee Retiree Insurance and Benefits Committee for award of bid proposal to <br />vendors for Medical; Pharmacy; Stop Loss; Medical and Vision benefits plans – M. Hartleib <br />Human Resources Manager Matt Hartleib introduced John Heerwagen, who presented a summary. <br />These are the following staff recommendations: <br />Third Party Administration of Medical and Pharmacy Plans – Recommended is the proposal <br />received from the City’s current provider, Aetna, which reduces administrative costs and increases <br />the share of Rx rebates the City retains; <br />Stop Loss – Recommended is the proposal received from Partner RE which would result in a <br />projected savings over the current plan with Highmark. <br />Medicare – Recommended is the proposal received from Aetna, which is the current provider. This <br />recommendation will result in no change to our retirees’ coverage and no increase to City cost. <br />Vision – The City’s current provider for the voluntary vision plan did not submit a proposal. <br />Recommended is the proposal from Avesis, which includes benefits that closely match the current <br />plan and a slight reduction in cost to participants. <br />Page2 of 5 <br />Nov. 14, 2016, Council Meeting Minutes <br /> <br />