TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: A. Jerome Fletcher II, ICMA-CM, MPA, City Manager
TITLE: Approve Renewal of Florida Firefighter Cancer and Death Benefit Insurance Services With United Badges Insurance Services City of North Port for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 in the Amount of $22,204.50.
Recommended Action
Approve Renewal of Florida Firefighter Cancer and Death Benefits Insurance with United Badges Services and the City of North Port for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 in the amount of $22,204.50.
Background Information
Florida State Statutes (F.S.S.), Section 112.1816, became effective on July 1, 2019. The provisions of F.S.S., Section 112.1816 stipulate those eligible firefighters who are diagnosed with certain cancers may receive certain disability or death benefits.
The Risk and Benefits Division of the Department of Human Resources issued informal quotes to obtain coverage for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 and only United Badges Insurance Services responded. After review of the submittal, it was determined the Fire Fighter Cancer Insurance Policy provided by United Badges Insurance Services, provides the adequate coverage to comply with F.S.S., Section 112.1816.
The Broker Term is for a period of three (3) years from October 1, 2023, through and including November 30, 2026, with an option to extend/renew for three (3) additional one (1) year terms by mutual agreement. However, the policy must be negotiated and renewed on an annual basis.
The premium renewal for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 had a decrease of 3.34% from Fiscal Year 2023-2024.
The Renewal of Florida Firefighter Cancer and Death Benefits Insurance with United Badges Services and the City of North Port for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 has been reviewed by the City Attorney and is legally correct as to form.
Strategic Plan
Financially Responsible City Providing Quality Municipal Services
Financial Impact
The total cost for the Florida Firefighter Cancer Insurance Policy with United Badges Insurance Services and the City of North Port for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 is $22,204.50, contingent upon approval of the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget. This total cost will be split equally fifty (50) percent by the City of North Port. The following provides a breakdown of the funding allocations for the Firefighter Cancer Insurance Policy:
Fiscal Year 2024 - 2025 - General Fund, Emergency Medical Services Funds
Ø Account No. 001-2222-526.45-05, Insurance for $11,102.25
Fiscal Year 2024 - 2025 - North Port Fire Rescue District
Ø Account No. 110-2222-522.45-05, Insurance for $11,102.25
Procurement
Per Purchasing procedures of procurement under $100,000, the Risk and Benefits Division of the Department of Human Resources issued informal quotes to obtain coverage for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.
Attachments:
1. United Badges - Florida Firefighter Cancer and Death Benefit binder 10.1.2024
2. Florida Firefighter Cancer and Death Policy - City of North Port 10.1.2024
3. Florida Division of Corporations Documentation
Prepared by: Sandy Knowles, Risk and Benefits Manager
Department Director: Christine McDade, Human Resources Director