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Approving the Memorandum of Agreement for the establishment of the 2019 health insurance contribution rates and VEBA contribution rates.
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Whereas, the parties listed below entered into a Memorandum of Agreement establishing health insurance contribution rates and VEBA contribution rates for 2018, 2019, and 2020; and
Whereas, the Memorandum of Agreement establishing health insurance contribution rates and VEBA contribution rates for 2018, 2019, and 2020 was adopted by Saint Paul City Council in Resolution 17-1468 on September 27, 2017; and
Whereas, the above-referenced Memorandum of Agreement was based upon the expectation that health insurance premiums would increase by the maximum 6% cap as negotiated with Medica; and
Whereas, the actual premium increase for 2019 from Medica is 5.7%; and
Whereas, based upon the actual premium increase, the parties entered into a Memorandum of Agreement that amends the 2019 rates previously established and adopted by Saint Paul City Council in Resolution 17-1468; now therefore, be it
RESOLVED, pursuant City of Saint Paul Charter Section 6.03.3 (5), that the Saint Paul City Council hereby approves and ratifies the attached Memorandum of Agreement for the establishment of the 2019 health insurance contribution rates and the VEBA contribution rates between the City of Saint Paul and AFSCME-Clerical, Local 2508; AFSCME-Legal, Local 3757; AFSCME-Technical, Local 1842; Classified Confidential Employees Association; Fire Fighters Local 21; Fire Supervisory Association; Machinists District Lodge No. 77; Manual and Maintenance Supervisors Association; Operating Engineers Local 70; Professional Employees Association; Saint Paul Police Federation; Saint Paul Supervisors Association; and Tri-Council, General Drivers Local 120, LIUNA Laborers Local 363, and Operating Engineers Local 49. This Memorandum of Agreement amends the rates previously established and adopted by Saint Paul City Council by Resolution 17-1468 on Septe...
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