CITY OF HOMER

HOMER, ALASKA

Hogan

RESOLUTION 09-122

A RESOLUTION OF THE HOMER CITY COUNCIL ESTABLISHING A HEALTH BENEFITS TASK FORCE TO ADVISE THE CITY ON OPTIONS FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH BENEFITS RESTRUCTURING AND TO EXPLORE THE POSSIBILITY OF EXPANDING THE SCOPE OF THE SELF INSURANCE FUND CONCEPT TO THE GREATER COMMUNITY AS AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TOOL.

WHEREAS, It is desirable to the City of Homer to offer a strong health benefits package to its workforce as an incentive to attract and retain a top quality workforce; and

WHEREAS, The City has a responsibility to the taxpayers to ensure that their tax dollars are spent wisely; and

WHEREAS, The City’s current health benefits package is a significant component of the labor burden formula; and

WHEREAS, Health insurance is a matter of great importance throughout our economy; and

WHEREAS, Small businesses throughout our community are struggling to provide health benefits to the workforce; and

WHEREAS, Accessibility to affordable health insurance could be an incentive to attract business to locate to our community and help retain existing businesses.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Homer hereby establishes a Health Benefits Task Force to advise the City Council on options for health insurance, with a goal of maintaining affordability and expanding opportunity.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the task force shall include five members of the public appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Council.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the task force shall report its findings to the Council by May 15, 2010.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Homer City Council this ________ day of ___________________, 2009.

CITY OF HOMER

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JAMES C. HORNADAY, MAYOR

ATTEST:

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JO JOHNSON, CMC, CITY CLERK

Fiscal Note: Staff time.