HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RES 2014-83RESOLUTION NO. 2014 83
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE EMPLOYER
VANTAGECARE RETIREMENT HEALTH SAVINGS PLAN;
WHEREAS, the City of Palm Desert first adopted a Retiree Health Savings Plan
in August 2005; and
WHEREAS, the employer as employees rendering valuable service; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to limit its post -retirement medical liabilities; and
WHEREAS, the City met and conferred with the Palm Desert Employees
Organization to introduce a defined contribution plan for funding post -retirement medical
expenses for employees hired after January 1; and
WHEREAS, the establishment of a retiree health savings plan for such
employees serves the interests of the employer by enabling it to provide reasonable
security regarding such employees' health needs during retirement, by providing
increased flexibility in its personnel management system, and by assisting in the
attraction and retention of competent personnel; and
WHEREAS, the employer has determined that ICMA Vantagecare Retirement
Health Savings Plan, as amended, serves the above objectives;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Palm
Desert, California, adopt the attached restated City of Palm Desert IRS Section 125
Cafeteria Plan; and
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at the regular meeting of the Palm
Desert City Council, held on this 25th day of Septenibia, 2014 by the following vote, to
wit: 9th October
AYES: BENSON, BARNIR, SPIEGEL, WEBER, and TANNER
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
VAN G. TANNER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
City of Palm Desert, California