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1 ,11 RESOLUTION NO. R14 -073
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4 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF
BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AN
. AGREEMENT WITH CIGNA HEALTHCARE
CORPORATION FOR A FULLY INSURED DENTAL
: PLAN FOR CITY EMPLOYEES FROM OCTOBER 1,
2014 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2015; AUTHORIZING
11 THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO
1 EXECUTE THE PROVIDER AGREEMENT AND
1' PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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1. WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, upon
1.1 recommendation of staff, deems it to be in the best interests of the employees of the City of
1 Boynton Beach to approve a one (1) year Provider Agreement with CIGNA HealthCare for the
1: a fully insured dental plan for a term commencing October 1, 2014 to September 30, 2015, for
1, City employees.
21 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
21 THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, THAT:
2► Section 1. The foregoing "Whereas" clauses are hereby ratified and confirmed
2: as being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this Resolution upon adoption
2 hereof.
2. Section 2. The City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida approves
2. an Agreement with CIGNA HealthCare for a fully insured dental plan for City employees for
2r a one year term commencing October 1, 2014 to September 30, 2015, a copy of which is
2: attached hereto as Exhibit "A ".
2! Section 3. The City Manager and City Clerk are authorized to execute the
3 ) Provider Agreement with CIGNA HealthCare.
31 Section 4. That this Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19 day of August, 2014.
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12 e Mayor — Joe Casello
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15 Commissioner — David T. Merke
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PROVIDER AGREEMENT FOR
GROUP BENEFITS: FULLY INSURED DENTAL PLAN
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into between the City of Boynton Beach, hereinafter referred to
as "the City ", and CIGNA HealthCare , hereinafter referred to as "the
Provider ", in consideration of the mutual benefits, terms, and conditions hereinafter specified.
1. PROJECT DESIGNATION. The Provider is retained by the City to provide a FULLY
INSURED DENTAL PLAN for the City of Boynton Beach.
2. SCOPE OF SERVICES. Provider agrees to perform the services, identified on Exhibit "A"
attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, including the provision of all labor,
materials, equipment and supplies. Including information contained in Letter of Intent dated
August 121, 2014. No modifications will be made to the original scope of work without the
written approval of the City Manager or his designee.
3. TIME FOR PERFORMANCE. Work under this agreement shall commence upon the giving
of written notice by the City to the Provider to proceed. Provider shall perform all services
and provide all work product required pursuant to this agreement for the period beginning
October 1, 2014 thru September 30, 2015, unless an extension of such time is granted in
writing by the City.
4. TERM: This Agreement shall be for a period of one (1) year commencing on October 1, 2014
thru September 30, 2015. This AGREEMENT allows for three (3) additional one (1) year
extensions at the same terms, conditions, and agreeable prices subject to the Company
acceptance, satisfactory performance and determination that the renewal is in the best interest
of the City.
5. PAYMENT. The Provider shall be paid by the City for services rendered under this
agreement as follows:
a. The monthly premium based on number of enrollees for the City's FULLY INSURED
DENTAL PLAN , as referred to herein, for services provided under this agreement for the
entire term of the Agreement
b. The Provider's records and accounts pertaining to this agreement are to be kept available
for inspection by representatives of the City and State for a period of three (3) years after the
termination of the Agreement. Copies shall be made available upon request.
6. OWNERSHIP AND USE OF DOCUMENTS. All documents, drawings, specifications and
other materials produced by the Provider in connection with the services rendered under this
Agreement shall be the property of the City whether the project for which they are made is
executed or not. The Provider shall be permitted to retain copies, including reproducible
copies, of drawings and specifications for information, reference and use in connection with
Provider's endeavors.
7. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS. Provider shall, in performing the services contemplated by
this Agreement, faithfully observe and comply with all federal, state and local laws,
ordinances and regulations that are applicable to the services to be rendered under this
agreement.
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8. INDEMNIFICATION. Provider shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City, its
offices, agents and employees, from and against any and all claims, losses or liability, or any
portion thereof, including attorneys fees and costs, arising from injury or death to persons,
including injuries, sickness, disease or death to Provider's own employees, or damage to
property occasioned by a negligent act, omission or failure of the Provider.
9. INSURANCE. The Provider shall secure and maintain in force throughout the duration of
this contract comprehensive general liability insurance with a minimum coverage of
$1,000,000 per occurrence and $1,000,000 aggregate for personal injury; and $1,000,000 per
occurrence /aggregate for property damage, and professional liability insurance in the amount
of $1,000,000 per occurrence to 2 million aggregate with defense costs in addition to limits.
Said general liability policy shall name the City of Boynton Beach as an additional named
insured and shall include a provision prohibiting cancellation of said policy except upon
thirty (30) days prior written notice to the City. Certificates of coverage as required by this
section shall be delivered to the City within fifteen (15) days of execution of this agreement.
10. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. The Provider and the City agree that the Provider is an
independent contractor with respect to the services provided pursuant to this agreement.
Nothing in this agreement shall be considered to create the relationship of employer and
employee between the parties hereto. Neither Provider nor any employee of Provider shall be
entitled to any benefits accorded City employees by virtue of the services provided under this
agreement. The City shall not be responsible for withholding or otherwise deducting federal
income tax or social security or for contributing to the state industrial insurance program,
otherwise assuming the duties of an employer with respect to Provider, or any employee of
Provider.
11. COVENANT AGAINST CONTINGENT FEES. The Provider warrants that he has not
employed or retained any company or person, other than a bona -fide employee working
solely for the Provider, to solicit or secure this contract, and that he has not paid or agreed to
pay any company or person, other than a bona -fide employee working solely for the Provider,
any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gifts, or any other consideration contingent
upon or resulting from the award or making of this contract.
For breach or violation of this warranty, the City shall have the right to annul this contract
without liability or, in its discretion to deduct from the contract price or consideration, or
otherwise recover, the full amount of such fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift,
or contingent fee.
12. DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED. The Provider, with regard to the work performed by it
under this agreement, will not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, national origin,
religion, creed, age, sex or the presence of any physical or sensory handicap in the selection
and retention of employees or procurement of materials or supplies.
13. ASSIGNMENT. The Provider shall not sublet or assign any of the services covered by this
Agreement without the express written consent of the City.
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14. NON - WAIVER. Waiver by the City of any provision of this Agreement or any time
limitation provided for in this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of any other provision.
15. TERMINATION.
a. The City reserves the right to terminate this Agreement at any time by giving thirty
(30) days written notice to the Provider.
16. DISPUTES. Any disputes that arise between the parties with respect to the performance
of this Agreement, which cannot be resolved through negotiations, shall be submitted to a
court of competent jurisdiction in Palm Beach County, Florida. This Agreement shall be
construed under Florida Law.
17. NOTICES. Notices to the City of Boynton Beach shall be sent to the following address:
City of Boynton Beach
100 E. Boynton Beach Boulevard
P.O. Box 310
Boynton Beach, FL 33425 -0310
ATTN: Pat Sholos
Notices to Provider shall be sent to the following address:
CIGNA HealthCare
1571 Sawgrass Corporate Parkway
Suite 140
Sunrise, FL 33323
ATTN: Dina D'Angelo
18. PUBLIC RECORDS. The City of Boynton Beach is a public agency subject to Chapter
119, Florida Statutes. The Contractor shall comply with Florida's Public Records Law.
Specifically, the Contractor shall:
1. Keep and maintain public records that ordinarily and necessarily would be
required by the City in order to perform the service;
2. Provide the public with access to such records on the same terms and
conditions that the City would provide the records and at a cost that does not
exceed that provided in Chapter 119, Florida Statute, or as otherwise provided
by law;
3. Ensure that public records that are exempt or that are confidential and exempt
from public record requirements are not disclosed except as authorized by law;
and
4. Meet all requirements for retaining public records and transfer to the City, at
no cost, all public records in possession of the contractor upon termination of
the contract and destroy any duplicate public records that are exempt or
confidential and exempt. All records stored electronically must be provided to
the City in a format that is compatible with the information technology
systems of the agency.
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The failure of Contractor to comply with the provisions set forth in this Article shall
constitute a Default and Breach of this Agreement and the City shall enforce the
Default in accordance with the provisions set forth in item 15.
19. INTEGRATED AGREEMENT. This agreement, together with attachments or addenda,
represents the entire and integrated agreement between the City and the Provider and
supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, or agreements written or oral. This
agreement may be amended only by written instrument signed by both City and Provider.
DATED this day of , 20
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH
City Manager Provider
Attest/Authenticated:
Title
(Corporate Seal)
City Clerk
Approved as to Form: Attest /Authenticated:
Office of the City Attorney Secretary
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EXHIBIT "A"
Scope of Services
See attached Renewal Letter dated May 9, 2013 from MetLife.
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EXHIBIT "A"
Dina D'Angelo
Senior Client Manager
Cigna
1571 Sawgrass Corporate Parkway
Suite 300
Sunrise, FL 33323
August 12, 2014 Telephone 954 - 514 -6877
Dina.Dangeb@Cigna.com
Julie Oldbury, Director of Human Resources and Risk Management
City of Boynton Beach
100 E. Boynton Beach Blvd
Boynton Beach, FL 33425
Re: Letter of intent — Medical /Dental Coverage
Dear Mr. Howard.
Cigna is pleased to offer a Medical renewal package to the City of Boynton Beach for the
contract period 10/1/2014 through 9/30/15.
Cigna is offering the following terms for the medical plans chosen:
OAP Plan (current plan with benefit changes):
Employee $ 732.62
Employee + Spouse $1,421.28
Employee + Child(ren) $1,318.72
Employee + Family. $1,633.74
OAP HDHP (new plan)
Employee $ 658.94
Employee + Spouse $1,278.35
Employee + Child(ren) $1,186.09
Employee + Family $1,469.44
Please note that this offer also includes a wellness fund at $35,000 per contract period and
$30,000 for your chosen Enrollment System.
We are also pleased to be selected as your dental carrier of choice for 10/1/2014. The following
terms are provided for the dental plan:
DPPO
Employee $28.86
Employee +Family $80.72
"Cigna" is a registered service mark, and ," the 'Tree of Life° logo is a service mark, of Cigna Intellectual Property, Inc., licensed
for use by Cigna Corporation and its operating subsidiaries. All products and services are provided exdusivey by such operating
subsidiaries and not by Cigna Corporation. Such operatlng subsidiaries include Connecticut General Life Insurance Company
(COLIC), Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company (CHLIC), and HMO or service company subsidiaries of Cigna Health
Corporation and Cigna Dental Health, Inc
We look forward to continuing our relationship with the City of Boynton Beach and appreciate
the opportunity to continue to serve your population. Please acknowledge your acceptance of
these rates, by signing below and returning to our office.
Respectfully,
Dina D )ngelo
Dina D'Angelo
Senior Client Manager
City of Boynton Beach
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