Title
Special Recognition - City of Olympia Well City Award
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Briefing only.
Presenter(s):
Jane Kirkemo, Administrative Services Director, 360.753.8499
Deb Heilman, Accountant (Wellness Program Coordinator)
Background and Analysis:
In 2005 in an effort to control costs and avoid spikes in insurance rates, the City of Olympia changed from being self-insured to joining the Association of Washington Cities Benefit Trust. There are approximately 126 organizations in the Trust. As a member of the Trust we must provide a wellness program for our employees. If our wellness program meets certain criteria and we receive the Well City Award, the City receives a 2% discount on the following year’s premiums (approximately $115,000/year). I am happy to say the City has received the Well City Award for each year we have been eligible.
Options:
Briefing only.
Financial Impact:
The City saves approximately $115,000 per year as a result of receiving the Well City Award.