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Note: See attachment for additional health plan details, including premiums. Employees are responsible for paying the difference between the premium and the City's contribution, which can be up to $1576.50 per month. Staff recommends the above listed City contributions. This contributions approach works to: 1) maintain 100% coverage by the City's two the least expensive single premium (consistent with past practice and recommended by the City's benefits broker), 2) limit the City's costs on the two middle tiers, and 3) holds the City's contribution on the Family plan at the 2014 amount, reducing the City's costs and working toward more equitable contributions amongst the tiers, 4) allows employees the flexibility to waive coverage if waiving is the best option for their individual circumstances. The City will continue to purchase $20,000 of basic life insurance for full-time regular employees working 30 hours per week or more. Wages As was previously approved for union employees, staff recommends a 2% COLA be authorized for the non-union employee for recruitment and retention purposes. As stated, the 2% COLA is the same amount offered to the other groups and is compared to other, similar -size cities. Wage History 2016 (to -date) 2% COLA for union employees 2015 2% COLA for all groups 2014 2% COLA for all groups 2013 1% COLA for all groups 2012 2% for all employee groups, with the exception of Department Heads at 1% 2011 Zero % for all employee groups 2010 Zero % for all employee groups 2003 to 2009 3% each year for all employee groups Notification: Attachments: 1) Resolution 2) Health Plan Chart Observations/Alternatives: Observations/Alternatives: Staff recommends moving forward with the City non-union health insurance contributions as listed and a two percent (2%) non-union COLA. This action is important in order to effectively maintain internal equity, minimize the complexity of the budget, keep the payroll process streamlined, mirror other city's business practices, compete in external hiring processes, and to retain the City's talent. Staff does not recommend an alternative action. Funding Source: The funding required for this action is included in the approved 2016 City budget. Recommendation: Staff recommends authorizing the non-union City health insurance contributions as listed above and the non-union cost of living adjustment of two percent (2%).