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Adoption of Resolution Approving Administrative Corrections to Better Reflect Current Medical Contribution Rates, Dental Plan Modifications, to Update Language Changes Related to the Public Employment Pension Reform Act (PEPRA), and to List Specific Uniform Rates to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between the Alameda Fire Chiefs Association (AFCA) and the City of Alameda for the Period Commencing November 1, 2015 and Ending December 18, 2021. (Human Resources 2510)
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Elizabeth D. Warmerdam, Interim City Manager
Re: Adopt a Resolution Approving the Administrative Corrections to Better Reflect Current Medical Contribution Rates, Dental Plan Modifications, to Update Language Changes Related to the Public Employment Pension Reform Act (PEPRA), and to List Specific Uniform Rates to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between the Alameda Fire Chief's Association (AFCA) and the City of Alameda for the Period of November 1, 2015 Through December 18, 2021
BACKGROUND
On April 29, 2015, the City Council adopted a resolution approving a six-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Alameda Fire Chiefs Association (AFCA) and the City of Alameda. While the MOU approved by the City Council addressed significant Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB), also known as lifetime medical benefits, the agenda report that was given to the City Council acknowledged that the MOUs on file with the City Clerk, might be subject to administrative correction for clerical purposes. These recommended revisions were initiated by the City to better clarify and/or update the language of the current benefits received. There is no financial impact from the proposed revisions.
DISCUSSION
Staff has reviewed the respective safety MOUs and is recommending administrative corrections to the MOU between the AFCA and the City to reflect current medical contribution rates, dental plan modifications, an...
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