Title
LEOFF 1 Firefighter Member’s Policies and Procedures - Gym Memberships
Report
Issue:
The board will consider changing the LEOFF 1 Firefighter member’s policies and procedures language to allow staff the ability to approve gym membership requests.
Staff Contact:
Carl Watts, Personnel Analyst, General Government, Human Resources, 360.753.8305
Background:
The LEOFF 1 Firefighter members previously utilized the Silver Sneakers program under the previous insurance. This benefit went away for the fire members under the new insurance plan, Northwest Firefighter Trust Plan. This agenda item was discussed at the January 8, 2018 meeting, and the board postponed making a decision about changing the policy language for gym memberships for LEOFF 1 fire members. Staff was asked to provide more information regarding membership initiation fees and monthly dues from various fitness agencies. Staff is providing three fitness agency’s fees below for the board to review.
Agency Initiation Fee Monthly Membership Dues
24 Hour Fitness $20 $35
Planet Fitness $5 $10
LA Fitness $99 $25-$35
The board must decide whether or not to change the language for fire members in the LEOFF 1 Policies and Procedures manual by adding the following language:
“Beginning January 1, 2018, LEOFF I Firefighters may submit gym membership claims. Staff can reimburse up to $100 initiation fee and $35/month for gym memberships with an invoice showing charges for the member and a receipt showing payment.”
Reference:
LEOFF Disability Board Policies and Procedures (2009)