City Council
Regular MeetingIdaho Falls, ID · May 20, 2019
Minutes
May 20, 2019
The City Council of the City of Idaho Falls met in Special Meeting (Council Work Session), Monday, May 20, 2019,
in the Council Chambers in the City Annex Building located at 680 Park Avenue in Idaho Falls, Idaho at 3:00 p.m.
Call to Order and Roll Call:
There were present:
Mayor Rebecca L. Noah Casper
Councilmember Thomas Hally
Councilmember Shelly Smede
Councilmember Michelle Ziel-Dingman
Councilmember Jim Freeman
Councilmember Jim Francis
Councilmember John Radford (by telephone)
Also present:
Brad Cramer, Community Development Services Director
Lisa Farris, Grants Administrator
Pamela Alexander, Municipal Services Director
Arthur Kull, Civic Center for the Performing Arts Committee Chair
Carrie Scheid, Civic Center for the Performing Arts Committee Vice Chair
Bonnee Taggart, Civic Center for the Performing Arts Committee Member
Anne Staton Voilleque, Civic Center for the Performing Arts Committee Member
Roxane Mitro, AKM Architecture
Richard Dodge, Studio I
Dana Briggs, Economic Development Coordinator
Ryan Tew, Human Resources Director
AJ Argyle, Insurance Broker
Randy Fife, City Attorney
Kathy Hampton, City Clerk
Mayor Casper called the meeting to order at 3:01 p.m. with the following items:
Calendars, Announcements and Reports:
May 21, Eastern Idaho Public Transit Policymakers Discussion
May 24, Community Park Ribbon Cutting
May 25-27, Field of Honor
May 28, The Broadway Grand Opening
May 29, Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) I-15/US 20 Results and Discussion; and, Bonneville Metropolitan
Planning Organization (BMPO) Joint Policy Board/Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Meeting
June 3, Area of Impact Meeting
June 6, City Club
Acceptance and/or Receipt of Minutes:
It was moved by Councilmember Smede, seconded by Councilmember Dingman, to receive recommendations from
the Planning and Zoning Commission pursuant to the Local Land Use Planning Act (LLUPA). Roll call as follows:
Aye – Councilmembers Dingman, Radford, Francis, Smede, Hally, Freeman. Nay - none. Motion carried.
Mary Lund Library Board Reappointment:
Mayor Casper stated Ms. Lund’s term expired on April 30, 2019, the Library Board will be requiring an action item
prior to the May 23, 2019 Council Meeting when reappointments are typically approved. Therefore, it was moved by
Councilmember Smede, seconded by Councilmember Freeman, to approve the reappointment of Mary Lund to the
Library Board. Roll call as follows: Aye – Councilmembers Smede, Hally, Radford, Dingman, Freeman, Francis.
Nay - none. Motion carried.
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Mayor Casper distributed Arbor Day and Red Poppy Days proclamations as well as Executive Order No. 2019-02
issued by Governor Brad Little, regarding a Regional Government Efficiency Working Group.
Liaison Reports and Concerns:
Councilmember Hally reminded the Council of upcoming Association of Idaho Cities (AIC) and Idaho Consumer
Owned Utilities Association (ICUA) meetings.
Councilmember Smede stated the Library will be hosting two (2) upcoming conferences. She briefly reviewed
upcoming Library events. She also stated the west side annexation will be included on the May 23 City Council
Meeting agenda.
Councilmember Freeman stated the construction project map is active on the City website. He also reiterated the
Community Park ribbon cutting. He commended the Idaho Falls Police Department for the recent arrest regarding
the Angie Dodge case.
Councilmember Francis stated the Idaho Falls Fire Department is currently in negotiations with the Bonneville
County Fire District. He also stated there is an election on May 21 regarding the Idaho Falls Auditorium District.
Councilmember Dingman stated a general aviation community update meeting occurred regarding a draft version of
the Airport lease agreements. She believes Aiport Director Rick Cloutier dispelled several rumors. She also believes
there was consensus from those in attendance that the draft agreement is agreeable. Councilmember Dingman stated
she will not be available for the May 21 Public Transit meeting. She indicated all Targhee Regional Public Transit
Authority (TRPTA) employees have received their final paychecks. There has also been approval from the Federal
Transit Authority (FTA) to receive match funds for the Paid Time Off (PTO) payout which will occur in the near
future. The TRPTA Board of Directors are gathering information regarding outstanding debt. This will be discussed
at a future TRPTA board meeting. Assets and sale of equipment will also be discussed.
Councilmember Radford had no items to report.
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG): Grant Funding Allocation Discussion:
Ms. Farris distributed information regarding the five-year plan and priorities. She indicated this information is a big
driver for the activities and projects recommendations. She stated $399,774 will be received for Program Year (PY)
2019 for activities and projects, this is a slight increase from the previous year.
Formula to reach minimum/maximum allowable percentage of allocation:
$399,774-$79,954 (Administration) = $319,820
$319,820 (70% minimum to benefit Low/Moderate Income (LMI) directly) = $223,874 (must meet)
$95,946 is left for Public Service (maximum is $47,973) and Slum/Blight (maximum is $95,946)
Ms. Farris briefly reviewed amount requested and activity/project descriptions for Public Service (15% maximum of
total allocation), Slum/Blight by Area (30% maximum of total allocation), LMI Projects (70% minimum required),
and, Administration (20% maximum allowed). She recommended total amount for Public Service as $33,000; total
amount for Slum/Blight as $50,000; total amount for LMI Projects as $236,820; and, total amount for Administration
as $79,954. Councilmember Francis expressed his concern for the lack of funding for the roof replacement project at
the Idaho Falls Sr. Citizen Community Center as this is a City-owned building. He also expressed concern for long-
term issues due to the roof. Ms. Farris stated the project is a routine maintenance issue and at this time it was not
considered a high-priority project. Director Alexander stated, per the current agreement, roof maintenance would be
the responsibility of the Senior Center Organization. General discussion followed regarding the LMI projects. There
was concern of the Council to protect the City asset of the Sr. Citizen Community Center. Following additional
discussion, there was consensus to allocate:
Idaho Legal Aid Idaho Falls - $10,000
CLUB, Inc. Crisis Intervention - $5,000
Behavioral Health Crisis Center of E. Idaho - $18,000
Idaho Falls Downtown Development Corporation (IFDDC) - $40,000
Public Works Curb/Gutter/Sidewalk - $104,000
Idaho Falls Sr. Citizen Community Center - $38,400
Eastern Idaho Community Action Partnership (EICAP) - $9,000
Idaho Falls YMCA - $72,000
Habitat 4 Humanity Idaho Falls Location-Elmore Street - $30,000
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Ms. Farris also recommended the remaining 2018 TRPTA CDBG funds request of $35,000 (due to the intention of
TRPTA being dissolved) be redirected to the Habitat 4 Humanity – Elmore Street as a portion of this project will not
be covered by Public Works. This $35,000 will support Public Works as well as the affordable housing project. Ms.
Farris noted the TRPTA CDBG funds are less than the 10% allocation maximum, therefore public outreach is not
required. This item will be included on the May 23 Council Meeting agenda.
Idaho Falls Civic Center for the Performing Arts Presentation and Update:
Each Civic Center Committee member was introduced, Ms. Deidre Warden, who was absent, was also recognized.
Mr. Kull stated the renovation of the Civic Center was divided into three (3) phases: Phase 1 – auditorium (this phase
is anticipated to be completed by August 2019), Phase II – the back of the house, and, Phase III – the front of the
house. He commended the Civic Center Committee members, City staff, Brandi Newton (Executive Director of the
Idaho Falls Arts Council), and, the architects. Mr. Kull stated the Civic Center is the only performance venue in Idaho
Falls with 1800+ seats and a large stage. The venue can accommodate large performances and touring shows. Ticket
sales of $1.5M per year, as well as cultural amenities, provide economic benefit to the City. The venue also supports
many local organizations that bring performing arts to Idaho Falls. Mr. Kull briefly reviewed several of these local
organizations. He indicated the Civic Center is an essential component of the quality of life for the citizens of Idaho
Falls and the region. Therefore, the Civic Center Committee recommends the Council continue their commitment to
invest in the renovation and in its continued ownership and operation by the City. Mr. Kull reviewed items completed
in Phase I (2017-2019) Renovations. He stated Phase II and Phase III renovations for design and construction are
proposed for 2020-2023. He reviewed the renovation items for each of the remaining phases with general comments
throughout. Renovation funding, City = $1,750,000 and Private/Public Donations = $7,250,000. 2019-2020 Funding
Needs: $250,000 – City, $250,000 – Private/Public Donations. Ms. Scheid indicated there is potential for large private
donations, which cannot be thoroughly discussed at this time. Director Alexander believes there is potential for this
beautiful facility. Mr. Dodge believes the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility need is a significant
component.
Economic Development – Community Partnership Grant Briefing:
Ms. Briggs reviewed the Community Partnership Grant FY2019-2020 Process timeline (end of May through
November); the funding parameters as determined by the City Council ($130,000 total City FY18/19 budget allocated
with $35,000 maximum funding per applicant); Committee members (Ellie Hampton, Buddy Hall, Eric Liester, Mike
Richards, Sunny Katseanes, and, Angie Lee); and, the number of FY2018/2019 applications received (28) and amount
requested ($472,072.13). She also briefly reviewed the Community Partnership Grant application noting there were
minor adjustments from the previous year, including addressing incomplete applications and grant report language.
Councilmember Francis requested thorough review from the committee members within the grant parameters.
Councilmember Dingman questioned funding of additional governmental State or Federal agencies (school districts,
taxing districts). Mr. Fife indicated this is determined by policy. Ms. Briggs stated she will clarify the application.
Economic Development – Semi-annual Report:
Ms. Briggs stated the Economic Development information on the City website has recently been updated. She also
stated the current City website videos will be updated in the near future. She reviewed the updated Economic Profile
including the recent purchase of mySidewalk software. She believes mySidewalk has been a helpful tool for City
data. Ms. Briggs stated she recently attended a Site Selectors Guild Conference. She reviewed the following
information from this conference with general discussion throughout:
Site Selectors Guild –
Founded in 2010, the only association of the world’s foremost professional site selection consultants. Guild
members provide location strategy to corporations across the globe for every industry, sector, and, function.
Best Practices: Amazon –
Regional approach; political support for incentives; and, Request for Information (RFI) response focused on
talent pipeline now and ongoing.
Site Selection Transformation –
Insatiable desire for accurate data; risk assessments increasingly important; and, incentives are formulaic and
performance based.
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Additional lessons –
State leadership is key (State Departments of Commerce are expected to be sophisticated and coordinated);
legislature; and, communities often aren’t looked at or considered if they are under 500,000 in population.
Distressed communities index – (Idaho index is Prosperous/Comfortable)
Economic opportunity is tied to location more than ever before.
So what/now what? –
Make ourselves special by making ourselves small; offer transparent, targeted, and thoughtful incentives;
prepare for what we want in the future (infrastructure); mindset of recruiting people, not companies;
leadership, competence, and succinctness is appreciated; Governor Brad Little’s Economic Development
priorities; Regional Economic Development for Eastern Idaho (REDI) leadership transition; and, we are
fortunate to have opportunities and growth happening in Idaho Falls right now.
Mayor Casper stated Ms. Briggs is constantly working on attraction and attention for future businesses. She believes
an Economic Development Coordinator is important for the City growth, quality of life, and, tax base issues. Ms.
Briggs expressed her appreciation for the Council support.
City Employee Wages and Benefits Discussion, Part 3:
Mayor Casper stated consensus will be needed for a proposed amount of Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) and
benefits. This amount will help identify additional City priorities in the upcoming fiscal year. Director Tew stated
Mr. Argyle was able to negotiate the benefit increase for the upcoming fiscal year. This negotiation reduced the
increase to 9%, which reduces the employer portion by approximately $85,000.
Updated 2019/2020 Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Increase –
City Share $698,345
Employees Share $130,423
Total $828,768
Director Tew stated three (3) scenarios have been compiled based on the previous May 6 Work Session discussion:
Total City Cost Reduction with Different Scenarios –
Scenarios City Cost Reduction
Current Split; Current Plan Design; No Plan Design Changes $698,345
1. PPO 89/11; HSA 95/5; Increase Co-Pay $546,225 ($152,090)
2. PPO 89/11; HSA 95/5; Increase Co-Pay & Out of Pocket Max $453,391 ($244,954)
3. PPO 88/12; HSA 94/6; Increase Co-Pay $437,042 ($261,303)
Director Tew stated there was preference to increase the Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) and Health Savings
Account (HSA) together to prevent employees from choosing one plan or the other and increasing PPO costs. He
noted PPO has the largest loss ratio. Mayor Casper stated a COLA is to help offset increases, including medical
benefits. Director Tew noted the proposed COLA increase is 2.5%. He also stated information has also been compiled
with Councilmember Francis’ request of the lower step and grade employees. Councilmember Francis believes there
needs to be a balance of COLA and medical benefits increases. He is in favor of splitting the 2.5% for COLA and
medical benefits. Director Alexander indicated, per the March 30 budget discussion, the medical benefit increase was
anticipated at $775,000. Councilmember Freeman questioned a 2.5% COLA and increase of benefits. Mayor Casper
stated this would reduce projects and funding for departments from the General Fund. Director Alexander stated there
is current pressure on the General Fund. Councilmember Francis believes health care costs are part of the inflationary
pressure. He also believes the City needs to move to a different sharing between employees and the City.
Councilmember Radford stated health care costs will continue to grow, the City needs to show discipline somewhere
else. Mayor Casper believes the City has the most generous health care package and the taxpayers are bearing a lot
of this burden. Director Tew does not believe the City will get behind in salaries with a 2.5% COLA due to the
additional step increase. Councilmember Hally is in favor of 1.5% COLA and Scenario #2. Mr. Argyle noted Scenario
#2 may only impact 10-12% of employees. Councilmember Dingman believes the health care package is a balanced
plan. She is in favor of Scenario #2. Councilmember Freeman concurred. He is also in favor of at least a 2% COLA.
Following additional discussion, there was consensus for Scenario #2 and 1.5% COLA, providing a floor amount of
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$379,000 with one-tenth of a percent increases up to 2% COLA. Councilmember Smede believes it’s important how
this affects taxpayers and ratepayers as well as City employees. Councilmember Dingman concurred. Mayor Casper
stated the Enterprise Fund Departments may need to review their rates to ensure any COLA and benefits increase
will not impact those rates. Mr. Argyle expressed his concern for future health care cost increases. Mayor Casper
stated self-insurance may need to be considered.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:54 p.m.
s/ Kathy Hampton s/ Rebecca L. Noah Casper
CITY CLERK MAYOR
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Agenda
Honorable Mayor and Council
Brad Cramer, Director
May 9, 2019
May 7, 2019, Planning Commission Action
Planning Commission took the following action during the May 7, 2019 meeting.
1. RZON19-005 REZONE. East Idaho Credit Union Rezone from R3A to LC. Generally
south and east of Fremont Ave., west of Elmore Ave., & north of Science Center Dr. On
5/7/2019 the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval to the Mayor and
City Council as presented.
2. ANNX19-005 ANNEXATION AND INITIAL ZONING. Annexation of Sunnyside
Gardens and Initial zoning of LC. On May 7, 2019, the Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended to the City Council approval of the annexation and initial zoning as presented.
3. ANNX19-004 ANNEXATION AND INITIAL ZONING. Annexation of Manchester
Estates and Initial Zoning of RP. On May 7, 2019, the Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended to the Mayor and City Council approval of the annexation and initial zoning
as presented.
4. ANNX19-003 ANNEXATION AND INITIAL ZONING. Fairway Estates 23
Annexation and Initial Zoning of R1, R2, and R1, including Airport Overlay Zones.
Generally south of 65th N, west of N 5th E, north of 49th N and east of N 5th W. On May 7,
2019, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended to the Mayor and City Council
approval of the annexation and initial zoning as presented.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION: To receive recommendation(s) from the Planning and
Zoning Commission pursuant to the Local Land Use Planning Act (LLUPA).
PC Action 5/7/2019
Idaho Falls Downtown Development Corp. board meeting was held April 2, 2019 in the Syringa
Networks Board Room (460 Park Ave) at 8:30am
Attendance: Jill Hansen, Kevin Cutler, Tasha Taylor, Antonio Meza, Kevin Josephson, Lisa Farris, Cindy
Napier, Derek Christiansen, Brandi Newton, Jake Durtschi, Chip Schawrze, Shanon Taylor, Mark Munoz -
Staff: Catherine Smith, Mala Lyon & Ed O’Rayeh
Minutes for March 5, 2019 were reviewed – Cindy motioned they be approved; Kevin C. seconded, and
board approved
Shanon – financial report: Half way thru our fiscal year; received reimbursement of $34,000 from city;
Those funds will be used for the corner projects along with a $100,000 line of credit at the Bank of Idaho
that is now in place; Still working on moving the investment fund from US Bank to Bank of Idaho;
deposited about $14,000 from St Paddy’s Day – net will be about $6,000 – had some extra costs with
lights for the stage; parking income is up. Shanon motioned they be approved; Jill seconded, and board
approved
Directors Report: Catherine – Parking committee met last week, and we have launched the Downtown
Park IF Facebook page to use as a tool for communication and education. Positive response – the few
negative posts had received responses from people other than us asking if they are not willing to walk a
couple of blocks? We will be discussing on-street parking on this page; we have permission from the
city. Jake – we had some push back from one business owner as we began enforcing the after 6:00pm
ticketing of vehicles in the lots. Ed – talking to people in the lots and explaining how it works and they
can get validation so it’s free to park. Jake – we will be installing 2 Luke meters in the A Lot and in the B
lot; 2 carts with license plate readers that will also have small water tanks so we can supplement
watering the flower baskets; 2 bikes, security cameras and signage. We are dividing parking into 3 zones
– on-street pay to park will be zone 1 and is the most valuable, zone 2 is the parking lots off-street
parking and zone 3 if the free all-day parking. We have created an insert about parking for the
downtown brochure. There are a couple of other city owned lots that we might manage. Brandi asked
if the cost of marketing and install was included? Yes, the budget shows the cost of the very high-end
Luke meters, but we won’t get that as we don’t want to use one that has cash in it. Credit or debit only.
We have had a lot of news coverage with the newspaper and TV news. Brandi said it is important that
we show the RDA that we are putting gin our money too. Budget of $104,000 - motion was made to
approve this budget by Brandi; Tasha seconded and board approved.
Bid for the Broadway landscape project went out and 4 came in. Bid has been awarded to JM Concrete.
Kent Frugal has full confidence in this company. Much of the work will be done at night to avoid
disrupting the traffic. Idaho Falls Power is going to replace out the cobra lights at the same time and
install the decorative lamps. Parks & Rec wanted auto watering systems for the flower baskets and pots.
This will go to the City Council April 11th for the final vote. Project is scheduled to be finished by July 1st.
The trees have all been ordered. Parks and Rec will oversee planting the pots on Broadway. Lyon
Johnson has agreed to cut the trees down at night and use LED signs to keep people informed. Brandi
requested a detailed schedule as they have 8,000 kids come into the ARTItorium in May on school field
trips.
The IFRA has about 1 million dollars left, and we investigated upgrading Constitution, but there is not
enough time to have it completed by Sept. 1st. Two other projects have been proposed – facelift for S
Yellowstone and blasting of lava rock at Taylors Crossing.
Corner projects – waiting on the asphalt plants to open. Reinhart will be the contractor and price has
stayed the same. We will use the city curb and gutter funding. Dave Lawrence is our landscape
contractor. Parks and Rec hoped to add auto watering to the project, but this is not within their budget.
Conduit will be installed for Parks and Rec to come back and easily install auto water as they have the
funds. Kevin C. – it will be a 12-week project, so the timing must be all in place for demo, concrete,
pavers and trees and planting flowers in the pots.
Public Art – call to artists has gone out for the 3 murals – May 1st is the deadline. Artists will be paid
$2,500 and $500 for supplies. They will be placed on SnakeBite, Villa Coffeehouse and the back of
Willowtree Gallery. Next year we plan to do 2 very large murals on the back of the ARTitorium and the
back of the Colonial Theater.
Thursday, April 4th is the State of Downtown annual public meeting at 6:00pm.
A ‘dashboard’ has been created with Brad Cramer that shows maps, graphs and data specific to the
downtown. This will be very helpful for those looking to put a business downtown.
IFDDC #Downtowner jacket order will be sent in Friday for anyone that is interested.
Lisa – city façade grant money - $3,000 from 2017 – MCS Advertising has requested funds; $55,000 for
2018 are available – we just need projects; starting the process for the 2019 funds
Meeting was adjourned at 9:11am. Our next board meeting will be held May 2, 2019
Respectfully submitted by Kevin Josephson, IFDDC secretary and Mala Lyon
Approved
Idaho Falls Sister City Youth Meeting-Minutes
April 15, 2019
Attendees:
Jo Gallegos Laura Combs Melinda Cebull
Heather Medema Lori Ann Kidwell Katherine Eaton
David Eaton Jorge Padron Charlotte Combs
Charlie Medema Izabel Kelley Charlotte Sun
Anna St. Michel Kendra Peck Sam Hawker
Nathan Peck Nicholas Cebull Gabe Padron
Whitney St. Michel Abby Gallegos Aiden Gallegos
Kylie Eaton
Approval of minutes:
Melinda Cebull motioned to approve April 3, 2019 meeting minutes and seconded by Lori
Kidwell.
Reminder:
Idaho Falls Sister City Youth will meet May 1 and May 13, 2019 at 7:00 in the library.
Request for City Funds:
City funds will be requested by David Eaton. David will talk to Judy from the Sister City
Adult group prior to requesting funds from the city.
Transportation during Student Exchange:
The Youth group will have access to an INL bus for use during the student exchange in
July. The bus will be used to take the students on a day trip in Idaho (maybe Craters of the
Moon). This information will be given to the Student Exchange Planners.
Friendship Garden Clean up
The Friendship Garden Clean up is scheduled for May 4, at 3:00 pm weather permitting.
Bylaws:
The Bylaws were passed by the group. The Bylaws will be sent to the city.
Other Important Information:
David was approached by Eileen Perkins an Idaho State University professor who asked if
someone would do a presentation to her class on September 17, 2019 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
on the history of Idaho Falls Sister City groups both adult and youth.
David suggested talking to the adult group and asking Nancy if she would be one of the
speakers. Everyone agreed with his suggestion.
Fundraisers:
Garage Sale is scheduled for May 18, 2019. Kendra volunteered to have her garage be
used for storage of items for garage sale as well as for the garage sale. More information will
be given about the garage sale at the next meeting.
The Cherry Blossom Festival is schedule at the Snow Eagle April 25. All plans are being
discussed and finalized.
Janet Youngblood’s Tokoi Drumming students agreed to perform at the Snow Eagle at 5:30
PM.
The signup sheet was passed around for adults and students to help with ticket sales
upstairs at Snow Eagle.
Jorge Padron has the information he needs to the website.
Lori Kidwell sent a sign up sheet around to ask for volunteers to sit at the ticket table during
the Cherry Blossom Festival at Snow Eagle. Lori also asked if students would send her pictures
of Cherry Blossoms.
Remind your peers and coworkers to eat at Snow Eagle on April 25, 2019.
All baskets are made.
Flyers are printed so each person can take a few. Please hang them up in areas where the
public can see.
David will help Heather bring the baskets to Snow Eagle on the 25th.
Lori will get the decorations from Kendra.
If students need more tickets please call Rebecca.
Koi Pond:
Heather stated that Town and Country will give a landscape design. More information will
be given at the next meeting.
Language Classes:
This will be discussed at the next meeting.
Storage Needs:
David will ask the city if there is a place where we can store all the Sister City stuff. He will
report at the next meeting.
Hosting:
Questions about hosting were asked and answered.
It was suggested that hosting students be placed on the next meetings agenda. People
interested in hosting can download the hosting preference form and begin to fill it out for the
next meeting.
Banner:
A picture was selected and voted on. Jorge will send the picture to the graphic designer.
Student Activities
Student Exchange:
Ideas for activities and games during the time the Japanese students are here were
discussed.
Logo:
T-shirt Design:
Game:
Jorge Padron motioned to that the meeting be adjourned and seconded by Heather
Medema.
City Council
Rebecca Casper
May 09, 2019
Appointments/Reappointments to City Boards, Commissions and Committees
Attached please find communication from Library Director, Robert Wright for Mary Lund, a citizen volunteer I am
reappointing to serve on the City of Idaho Falls Library Board.
Name Commission (City code citation) Sponsoring Department Term Expires Status
Mary Lund Idaho Falls Public Library Board of Trustees Library 4/30/2024 Reappointment
Ms. Lund has a desire to continue service at the Library and comes recommended by Director Wright. She has
served our community and the Library well over the past several years. She will continue to make a positive
contribution to the good work to the city.
I request your vote to ratify this reappointment at the regular Council Work Session on Monday, May 20th, 2019.
If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact me.
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Brad Cramer, Community Development Services Director
Friday, May 17, 2019
CDBG Program Year Annual Action Plan Allocation Discussion
Attached for discussion at the May 20, 2019, work session is a table outlining requests for
CDBG funding and three staff recommended options for allocation. Each project must fit
within a specific category and each category has a different funding limitation. Staff will
review the funding regulations at the meeting.
In addition to the current funding requests, staff would also like to briefly discuss how to
address unspent $35,000 from last year’s grant allocated to TRPTA. Because the amount of
the funds is less than 10% of the total allocation ($391,880), a substantial amendment is not
triggered and the funds may be redirected to address another need identified in the 2016-2010
CDBG Five Year Consolidated Plan.
Based on community needs and the intended use of CDBG/HUD funding, Lisa Farris is
recommending the funds be redirected to support infrastructure projects where affordable
housing projects are being carried out by Habitat for Humanity Idaho Falls (H4HIF). The
project scope would support installation of curb, gutter, road sections, and sidewalk adjacent
to a new home H4HIF is building. H4HIF’s project site is located in a LMI neighborhood
near Science Center Drive and Elmore Avenue. Redirected funds would support H4HIF’s
efforts in providing single unit homeownership opportunities for low income families.
It should be noted that a Public Service Activity is not being recommended in order to avoid
exceeding the 15% cap established by HUD.
FY2019 CDBG Activities and projects Recommended for Funding
Program Year (PY) 2019 $399,774 Amount Requested/Activity/Project Description Option A Option B Option C
CDBG Applicants
Public Service ($48,000) 15% Max of total allocation ($47,973) $33,000 $33,000 $33,000
$10,000 Idaho Legal Aid Idaho Falls Legal Aid, victims of domestic violence. $10,000 $10,000 $10,000
$5000 CLUB, Inc. Crisis Intervention Supportive Case Mgt. for homeless (scattered site locations). $5,000 $5,000 $5,000
$20,000 Behavioral Health Crisis Supportive Case Mgt. due to drug/alcohol addiction or mental health $18,000 $18,000 $18,000
Center of E Idaho episode.
$7000 Eastern Idaho Community Idaho Youth Challenge Academy/Youth Program Court ordered ----- ------ ------
Action Partners (EICAP) attendance Pierce, ID. Lodging/transportation/supplies ~ $700/each.
$6000 EICAP Legal aid - Grandparents Raising Grandchildren. ----- ------ ------
Slum/Blight by Area ($60,000) 30% Max of total allocation ($95,946) $40,000 $50,000 $50,000
$60,000 ID Falls Downtown Dev. Corp. (IFDDC) Façade Improvement Program. $40,000 $50,000 $50,000
Low/Mod Income Projects ($301,420) 70% Min required ($223,874) to benefit low mod income $246,820 $236,820 $236,820
$125,000 Public Works Properties in LMI neighborhoods-Highland Park Sub div. $125,000 $120,000 $125,000
Curb/Gutter/Sidewalk
lll(lmi)(LMI) ((LMI)
$38,400 Idaho Falls Sr. Roof replacement project. ------ ------ ------
Citizen Community Center
$13,350 EICAP Single unit housing rehab for LMI neighborhood. $9000 $9,020 $9,820
Includes removal of internal/external ADA barriers.
$94,670 Idaho Falls YMCA - Chair lift ADA rehab for vestibule and chairlift to access gym and lower level. $82,820 $77,800 $72,000
Accessible Vestibule Entry
$30,000 Habitat 4 Humanity Idaho Falls Construction of (1) new home for LMI family. (CT 9712) $30,000 $30,000 $30,000
Location - Elmore St
$79,954 Administration 20% Max allowed ($79,954) $79,954 $79,954 $79,954
Total for each option $399,774 $397,774 $399,774
FY2019 CDBG Activities and projects Recommended for Funding
2019 CDBG Plan Year (PY) runs April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2020
2019 CDBG allocation is $399,774
Formula to reach min/max allowable percentage of allocation
$399,774 - $79,954 (Administration) = $319,820
$319,820 (70% Minimum to benefit LMI directly) = $223,874 (must meet)
$399,774
-$79,954
-$223,874
$95,946 left for PS and S/B
PS max is $47,973 and S/B max is $95,946
City Council Community Partnership Grant
Office of the Mayor Economic Development Update
20 May 2019
Council Members:
Please find attached the following for your review:
- 2019-2020 Community Partnership Grant Application
- Grant Process Overview
I will be reviewing the Community Partnership Grant application and selection process in preparation
for the application opening to the public on June 1st. I will also be providing a general economic
development update.
Thank you
City of Idaho Falls
Community Partnership Grant
About
The Community Partnership Grant is managed by the Idaho Falls Mayor and City Council. The City of
Idaho Falls makes grants within the guidelines provided and reserves the right to change the guidelines at
any time. Exceptions to these guidelines are made solely at the discretion of the Mayor and City Council.
Grant Eligibility
The City of Idaho Falls Community Partnership Grants are awarded to publicly supported and tax-exempt
nonprofit organizations, institutions, and public agencies within the grant service area. The grant service
area is defined as Bonneville County, with substantive benefits to City of Idaho Falls residents. The City
of Idaho Falls does not make grants directly to individuals. To be eligible for support, applicants must
have written confirmation from the Internal Revenue Service of tax-exempt status under Section
501(c)(3), (c)(4), (c)(6) or (c)(19). School districts are eligible if within the service area.
The grants are intended to supplement city services and/or support key community objectives relating to
transportation, environment, community safety, science, education, arts and culture, and economic growth
and vibrancy. The grant does not support:
• Any church, sectarian, or religious society
• Political or legislative action groups
• Projects that have already been completed
• Individual participation in trips, tours, workshops, contests, or competition
• Specialized training
• Scholarships
• Annual fund drives
Grant Submission
The City of Idaho Falls reviews and makes grant selections annually. The grant cycle coincides with the
city’s fiscal year which runs October 1-September 30. Grant cycles are publicly announced, and deadline
dates can be obtained by contacting the City of Idaho Falls at (208) 612-8777, or by visiting the city
website at www.idahofallsidaho.gov. Grant applications must meet the announced deadline to be
considered.
Grant Evaluation
Grant funds are subject to availability in the City budget. City Council members will be looking for grant
opportunities where funds will be used to support community priorities and further key governmental
goals and functions as designated by city leaders. The Community Partnership Grant is a competitive
process, and funding is not guaranteed to remain constant in future years. Applying organizations who
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have received funding in the past are advised not to rely on Community Partnership Grant funds when
forming annual budgets.
The City of Idaho Falls considers the following factors when reviewing grant applications:
Economic Impact to the City of Idaho Falls
Eligibility - 501(c)(3), (c)(4), (c)(6) or (c)(19) letter of verification
Need addressed in proposal
Adequacy of the total project budget and timetable to achieve desired results
Extent and sources of other matching funds granted to applicant
Grant Report
Awarded organizations are required to complete and submit an annual grant report at the end of the fiscal
grant year, to be evaluated by the City and review committee. The report includes a project timeline, budget
and expenditure information, and achieved outcomes. Failure to complete the grant report will result in
disqualification from future grant funding. A uniform template is provided to the awarded organizations for
this report.
Annual Timeline
Application Process Publicly Announced: May
Grant Application Open: June 1-June 30
Administrative Review and Processing: July-September
Idaho Falls City Council Discussions: October
Funds Announced and Distributed: November
Contact Information
Office of the Mayor
308 Constitution way
Idaho Falls, Idaho 83402
(208) 612-8777
www.idahofallsidaho.gov
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Grant Application
Thank you for your interest in the City of Idaho Falls Community Partnership Grant. To start the grant
process, please complete the following application. Carefully read and follow all instructions. If
additional space is needed, please write “see attached” in the space provided and attach documentation
when submitting the application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Organization Name
Mailing Address
City, State, Zip
Contact Person
Title
E-mail Address
Phone
Cover Letter
Signed and dated cover letter with grant year, amount requested (not to exceed $35,000), reason for
request, and contact data. Please include the cover letter as an attached document when submitting the
application.
Internal Revenue Service Tax Exempt Letter
The IRS tax except letter verifies that the organization is not a private foundation and is exempt from
taxation under Section 501(c)(3), (c)(4), (c)(6) or (c)(19) of the Internal Revenue Service Code. Please
include the letter as an attached document when submitting the application.
Organizational Information
Description of organization requesting funds including a summary of background, purpose, and
organization objectives:
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Past history (up to 5 years) of City of Idaho Falls grant requests in descending chronological order with
amounts requested and granted:
Explanation of other funding sources (outside City of Idaho Falls grant) that have been received or
attempted:
Are matching funds available if grant is awarded? If yes, at what percentage or amount of funds are
matched and what organization is providing the matching funds?
Funding Description
Complete description of project, task, or goal funds are expected to be used for:
Identification of specific outcomes related to project, task, or goal:
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Timeline for implementation of funds including starting date and expected completion date:
Itemized Budget
Itemized project budget showing how major expenses are estimated and how grant funds are to be spent:
Explanation of why requesting organization cannot assume the cost of the project from existing
resources:
Explanation of how project will be maintained after grant funds are expended:
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Economic Impact
What is the projected economic impact this project, task, or goal will have on the City of Idaho Falls or
greater Idaho Falls community? Be as detailed as possible and include quantitative ($) data:
Community Objectives
Explain how the project will supplement city services and/or support key community objectives relating
to transportation, environment, community safety, science, education, arts and culture, and economic
growth and vibrancy.
E-mail completed application and attached documentation to dbriggs@idahofallsidaho.gov
E-mail subject line: Community Partnership Grant Application
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Community Partnership Grant
FY2019-2020 Process
Annual Grant Timeline:
Application Process Publicly Announced: End of May
Grant Application Open: June 1-June 30
Administrative Review and Processing: July
Citizen Committee Meetings: August-September
Committee Recommendation and City Council Discussion: October
Funds Announced and Distributed: November
Funding Parameters (determined by City Council):
$130,000 total City of Idaho Falls FY18/19 budget allocated for Community
Partnership Grant
$35,000 maximum funding possibility per applicant
Community Partnership Grant Citizen Committee:
Purpose: detailed review and discussion of applications leading to funding
recommendations made to the Idaho Falls City Council.
2018 Committee Members:
o Ellie Hampton
o Caroline (Buddy) Hall
o Eric Liester
o Mike Richards
o Sunny Katseanes
o Angie Lee
FY 2018/2019 Application Summary:
# Applications Received: 28
Total Amount Requested: $472,072.13
Ryan Tew
Friday, May 17, 2019
Wages and Benefits Discussion
Item Description
Attached are materials for discussion with City Council regarding the employee insurance renewal
and potential city-wide salary increases for fiscal year 2019 – 2020. This discussion pertains to the
PBB category of good governance and the desired result of attracting, developing, rewarding, and
retaining a high quality, engaged, and productive workforce. It comports with the Idaho Falls Human
Resources mission of being the Employer of Choice in the Idaho Falls area.
Purpose
This is a financial issue with implications for the City’s workforce.
Fiscal Impact / Financial Review
Potential Increase of approximately $828,768 to Employee Benefit Insurance Plan Premiums in 2019
– 2020. An additional potential impact that would come by increasing in City employee wages for
fiscal year 2019 – 2020. The Municipal Services Department has worked closely with the Human
Resources Department to compile the information being presented.
Legal Review
Has been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney’s Office
Interdepartmental Review
Has been reviewed by all pertinent City Departments
Recommended Action
No official action required at this time.
☐ Economic ☒ Governance ☐ Growth ☐ Learning
☐ Livable ☐ Safety ☐ Sustainability ☐ Transportation
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CITY EMPLOYEE
BENEFITS & WAGES
DISCUSSION
May 20, 2019
2019 - 2020 Medical/Dental/Vision
Insurance Increase
City Share $698,345
Employees Share $130,423
Total: $828,768
Note: This City/Employee ratio assumes current premium structure and plan design.
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Total City Cost Reduction
with Different Scenarios
Scenarios City Cost Reduction
Current Split; Current Plan Design; No Plan Design Changes $698,345
1. PPO 89/11; HSA 95/5; Increase Co-Pay $546,225 ($152,090)
2. PPO 89/11; HSA 95/5; Increase Co-Pay & Out of Pocket Max $453,391 ($244,954)
3. PPO 88/12; HSA 94/6; Increase Co-Pay $437,042 ($261, 303)
Inflation
Source CPI Data
■ US Bureau of Labor Statistics Actual: Mar. 2018 – Mar. 2019 (U.S): 1.9%
Actual: Mar. 2018 – Mar. 2019 (West): 2.4%
■ The Livingston Survey - Federal Reserve Projected 2019: 2.3%
Bank of Philadelphia (U.S.) Projected 2020: 2.2%
■ Idaho Division of Financial Management Projected 2019: 2.5%
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2019 - 2020 Salary Increase Budget Impact
Increase General Fund City Wide
0.5% $126,453 $212,896
1.0% $252,907 $425,793
1.5% $379,359 $638,689
2.0% $505,814 $851.587
2.5% $632,265 $1,064,480
Categories Included in
City Salary Increase Calculation
Base $41,117,353
Longevity $732,699
Step Increase $316,064
Additional Pay $413,270
Total $42,579,386
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Current FY18/19 Percentage Split (PPO 89.5/10.5 HSA 95/5)
Current Plan Proposed Plan Difference
Current PPO Monthly Monthly Monthly
City Pays Current % PPO Benefits.
Employee pays Current%. City Employee Total City Employee Total City Change Employee Change
65 Employee $ 540.36 $ 51.15 $ - $ 591.51 $ 577.52 $ 68.06 $ - $ 645.58 37.16 16.91
86 Employee & Spouse 1,124.90 122.59 - 1,247.49 1,219.59 143.72 - 1,363.31 94.69 21.13
19 Employee +1 Child 762.10 76.00 - 838.10 817.10 96.29 - 913.39 55.00 20.29
19 Employee +2+ Children 1,098.85 111.06 - 1,209.91 1,178.21 138.84 - 1,317.05 79.36 27.78
210 Family 1,616.21 182.23 - 1,798.44 1,756.82 207.03 - 1,963.85 140.61 24.80
Fire Union
1 Employee $ 472.00 $ 119.51 $ - $ 591.51 $ 509.16 $ 136.42 $ - $ 645.58 37.16 16.91
5 Employee & Spouse 1,056.54 190.95 - 1,247.49 1,151.23 212.08 - 1,363.31 94.69 21.13
0 Employee +1 Child 693.74 144.36 - 838.10 748.74 164.65 - 913.39 55.00 20.29
0 Employee +2+ Children 1,030.49 179.42 - 1,209.91 1,109.85 207.20 - 1,317.05 79.36 27.78
53 Family 1,547.85 250.59 - 1,798.44 1,688.46 275.39 - 1,963.85 140.61 24.80
Current Plan Proposed Plan Difference
Current HSA Monthly Monthly Monthly
City Pays Current % HSA Benefits. Yearly City Yearly City
Employee pays Current%. City Employee Contribution Total City Employee Contribution Total City Change Employee Change
37 Employee $ 505.17 $ - $ 1,750.00 $ 2,255.17 $ 511.96 $ 15.29 $ 1,750.00 $ 2,277.25 $ 6.79 $ 15.29
8 Employee & Spouse 1,032.35 29.29 1,750.00 2,811.64 1,076.43 32.15 1,750.00 2,858.58 44.08 2.86
4 Employee +1 Child 708.13 9.92 1,750.00 2,468.05 727.12 21.72 1,750.00 2,498.84 18.99 11.80
5 Employee +2+ Children 1,014.99 24.69 1,750.00 2,789.68 1,052.31 31.43 1,750.00 2,833.74 37.32 6.74
50 Family 1,481.11 52.52 1,750.00 3,283.63 1,554.47 46.43 1,750.00 3,350.90 73.36 (6.09)
Fire Union
14 Employee $ 436.81 $ 68.36 $ 1,750.00 $ 2,255.17 $ 443.60 $ 83.65 $ 1,750.00 $ 2,277.25 $ 6.79 $ 15.29
6 Employee & Spouse 963.99 97.65 1,750.00 2,811.64 1,008.07 100.51 1,750.00 2,858.58 44.08 2.86
1 Employee +1 Child 639.77 78.28 1,750.00 2,468.05 658.76 90.08 1,750.00 2,498.84 18.99 11.80
1 Employee +2+ Children 946.63 93.05 1,750.00 2,789.68 983.95 99.79 1,750.00 2,833.74 37.32 6.74
36 Family 1,412.75 120.88 1,750.00 3,283.63 1,486.11 114.79 1,750.00 3,350.90 73.36 (6.09)
Current Proposed Difference
City Cost for PPO per Year (399 Regular Employees & 59 Fire Union Employees) $ 7,133,012.40 $ 7,740,257.87 $ 607,245.47
City Cost for HSA per Year (104 Regular Employees & 58 Fire Union Employees) 2,079,092.88 2,170,192.16 91,099.28
$ 9,212,105.28 $ 9,910,450.03 $ 698,344.75
City Contribution for HSA per Year (104 Regular Employees & 58 Fire Union Employees) 283,500.00 283,500.00 -
Total Estimated City Cost $ 9,495,605.28 $ 10,193,950.03 $ 698,344.75
Employee Cost for PPO per Year (399 Regular Employees & 59 Fire Union Employees) 840,545.52 966,226.93 125,681.41
Employee Cost for HSA per Year (104 Regular Employees & 58 Fire Union Employees) 109,072.80 113,814.76 4,741.96
Total Estimated Employee Cost $ 949,618.32 $ 1,080,041.69 $ 130,423.37
Total Estimated City-Wide Costs $ 10,445,223.60 $ 11,273,991.72 $ 828,768.12
*Formulas, calculations, and totals are presented to show an estimated scenario if the health benefits allocations change. These are not intended to be recommendations or proposals and do not affect collective bargaining.
Scenario 1 (PPO 89/11- HSA 95/5, $40 PPO Copay)
Current Plan Proposed Plan Difference
Scenario 1 PPO Monthly Monthly Monthly
City Pays 89% PPO Benefits. Employee pays Monthly City Monthly Employee Yearly Employee
11%. City Employee Total City Employee Total Change Change Change
65 Employee $ 540.36 51.15 - 591.51 $ 569.84 $ 70.43 $ - $ 640.27 29.48 19.28 231.35
86 Employee & Spouse 1,124.90 122.59 - 1,247.49 1,203.16 148.71 - 1,351.87 78.26 26.12 313.39
19 Employee +1 Child 762.10 76.00 - 838.10 806.34 99.66 - 906.00 44.24 23.66 283.92
19 Employee +2+ Children 1,098.85 111.06 - 1,209.91 1,162.85 143.72 - 1,306.57 64.00 32.66 391.96
210 Family 1,616.21 182.23 - 1,798.44 1,733.32 214.23 - 1,947.55 117.11 32.00 384.01
Fire Union
1 Employee $ 472.00 $ 119.51 $ - $ 591.51 $ 501.48 $ 138.79 $ - $ 640.27 29.48 19.28 231.35
5 Employee & Spouse 1,056.54 190.95 - 1,247.49 1,134.80 217.07 - 1,351.87 78.26 26.12 313.39
0 Employee +1 Child 693.74 144.36 - 838.10 737.98 168.02 - 906.00 44.24 23.66 283.92
0 Employee +2+ Children 1,030.49 179.42 - 1,209.91 1,094.49 212.08 - 1,306.57 64.00 32.66 391.96
53 Family 1,547.85 250.59 - 1,798.44 1,664.96 282.59 - 1,947.55 117.11 32.00 384.01
TOTAL
Current Plan Proposed Plan Difference
Scenario 1 HSA Monthly Monthly Monthly
City Pays 95% HSA Benefits. Employee pays Yearly City Yearly City Monthly City Monthly Employee Yearly Employee
5%. City Employee Contribution Total City Employee Contribution Total Change Change Change
37 Employee $ 505.17 $ - $ 1,750.00 $ 2,255.17 $ 500.89 $ 26.36 $ 1,750.00 $ 673.08 (4.28) 26.36 316.35
8 Employee & Spouse 1,032.35 29.29 1,750.00 2,811.64 1,053.15 55.43 1,750.00 1,254.41 20.80 26.14 313.67
4 Employee +1 Child 708.13 9.92 1,750.00 2,468.05 711.40 37.44 1,750.00 894.67 3.27 27.52 330.26
5 Employee +2+ Children 1,014.99 24.69 1,750.00 2,789.68 1,029.55 54.19 1,750.00 1,229.57 14.56 29.50 353.96
50 Family 1,481.11 52.52 1,750.00 3,283.63 1,520.86 80.05 1,750.00 1,746.73 39.74 27.53 330.30
Fire Union
14 Employee $ 436.81 $ 68.36 1,750.00 $ 2,255.17 $ 432.53 $ 94.72 $ 1,750.00 $ 673.08 (4.28) 26.36 316.35
6 Employee & Spouse 963.99 97.65 1,750.00 2,811.64 984.79 123.79 1,750.00 1,254.41 20.80 26.14 313.67
1 Employee +1 Child 639.77 78.28 1,750.00 2,468.05 643.04 105.80 1,750.00 894.67 3.27 27.52 330.26
1 Employee +2+ Children 946.63 93.05 1,750.00 2,789.68 961.19 122.55 1,750.00 1,229.57 14.56 29.50 353.96
36 Family 1,412.75 120.88 1,750.00 3,283.63 1,452.50 148.41 1,750.00 1,746.73 39.74 27.53 330.30
Current Proposed Difference
City Cost for PPO per Year (399 Regular Employees & 59 Fire Union Employees) $ 7,133,012.40 $ 7,636,102.54 $ 503,090.14
City Cost for HSA per Year (104 Regular Employees & 58 Fire Union Employees) 2,079,092.88 2,122,228.01 43,135.13
$ 9,212,105.28 $ 9,758,330.55 $ 546,225.27
City Contribution for HSA per Year (104 Regular Employees & 58 Fire Union Employees) 283,500.00 283,500.00 -
Total Estimated City Cost $ 9,495,605.28 $ 10,041,830.55 $ 546,225.27
Employee Cost for PPO per Year (399 Regular Employees & 59 Fire Union Employees) 840,545.52 998,168.72 157,623.20
Employee Cost for HSA per Year (104 Regular Employees & 58 Fire Union Employees) 109,072.80 161,778.91 52,706.11
Total Estimated Employee Cost $ 949,618.32 $ 1,159,947.62 $ 210,329.30
Total Estimated City-Wide Costs $ 10,445,223.60 $ 11,201,778.18 $ 756,554.58
*Formulas, calculations, and totals are presented to show an estimated scenario if the health benefits allocations change. These are not intended to be recommendations or proposals and do not affect collective bargaining.
Scenario 2 (PPO 89/11- HSA 95/5, $40 PPO Copay,Total Out of Pocket Change to $1,750 Ind/$5,250 Family In-Network, $2,250 Ind/$6,750 Family Out-Network)
Current Plan Proposed Plan Difference
Scenario 2 PPO Monthly Monthly
City Pays 89% PPO Benefits. Employee pays Monthly City Monthly Employee Yearly Employee
11%. City Employee Total City Employee Total Change Change Change
65 Employee $ 540.36 51.15 - 591.51 $ 563.00 $ 69.58 $ - $ 632.59 22.64 18.43 221.22
86 Employee & Spouse 1,124.90 122.59 - 1,247.49 1,188.46 146.89 - 1,335.35 63.56 24.30 291.58
19 Employee +1 Child 762.10 76.00 - 838.10 796.84 98.49 - 895.33 34.74 22.49 269.83
19 Employee +2+ Children 1,098.85 111.06 - 1,209.91 1,149.38 142.06 - 1,291.44 50.53 31.00 371.98
210 Family 1,616.21 182.23 - 1,798.44 1,712.37 211.64 - 1,924.01 96.16 29.41 352.93
Fire Union
1 Employee $ 472.00 $ 119.51 $ - $ 591.51 $ 494.64 $ 137.94 $ - $ 632.59 22.64 18.43 221.22
5 Employee & Spouse 1,056.54 190.95 - 1,247.49 1,120.10 215.25 - 1,335.35 63.56 24.30 291.58
0 Employee +1 Child 693.74 144.36 - 838.10 728.48 166.85 - 895.33 34.74 22.49 269.83
0 Employee +2+ Children 1,030.49 179.42 - 1,209.91 1,081.02 210.42 - 1,291.44 50.53 31.00 371.98
53 Family 1,547.85 250.59 - 1,798.44 1,644.01 280.00 - 1,924.01 96.16 29.41 352.93
TOTAL
Current Plan Proposed Plan Difference
Scenario 2 HSA Monthly Monthly
City Pays 95% HSA Benefits. Employee pays Yearly City Yearly City Monthly City Monthly Employee Yearly Employee
5%. City Employee Contribution Total City Employee Contribution Total Change Change Change
37 Employee $ 505.17 $ - $ 1,750.00 $ 2,255.17 $ 500.89 $ 26.36 $ 1,750.00 $ 673.08 (4.28) 26.36 316.35
8 Employee & Spouse 1,032.35 29.29 1,750.00 2,811.64 1,053.15 55.43 1,750.00 1,254.41 20.80 26.14 313.67
4 Employee +1 Child 708.13 9.92 1,750.00 2,468.05 711.40 37.44 1,750.00 894.67 3.27 27.52 330.26
5 Employee +2+ Children 1,014.99 24.69 1,750.00 2,789.68 1,029.55 54.19 1,750.00 1,229.57 14.56 29.50 353.96
50 Family 1,481.11 52.52 1,750.00 3,283.63 1,520.86 80.05 1,750.00 1,746.73 39.74 27.53 330.30
Fire Union
14 Employee $ 436.81 $ 68.36 $ 1,750.00 $ 2,255.17 $ 432.53 $ 94.72 $ 1,750.00 $ 673.08 (4.28) 26.36 316.35
6 Employee & Spouse 963.99 97.65 1,750.00 2,811.64 984.79 123.79 1,750.00 1,254.41 20.80 26.14 313.67
1 Employee +1 Child 639.77 78.28 1,750.00 2,468.05 643.04 105.80 1,750.00 894.67 3.27 27.52 330.26
1 Employee +2+ Children 946.63 93.05 1,750.00 2,789.68 961.19 122.55 1,750.00 1,229.57 14.56 29.50 353.96
36 Family 1,412.75 120.88 1,750.00 3,283.63 1,452.50 148.41 1,750.00 1,746.73 39.74 27.53 330.30
Current Proposed Difference
City Cost for PPO per Year (399 Regular Employees & 59 Fire Union Employees) $ 7,133,012.40 $ 7,543,268.02 $ 410,255.62
City Cost for HSA per Year (104 Regular Employees & 58 Fire Union Employees) 2,079,092.88 2,122,228.01 43,135.13
$ 9,212,105.28 $ 9,665,496.03 $ 453,390.75
City Contribution for HSA per Year (104 Regular Employees & 58 Fire Union Employees) 283,500.00 283,500.00 -
Total Estimated City Cost $ 9,495,605.28 $ 9,948,996.03 $ 453,390.75
Employee Cost for PPO per Year (399 Regular Employees & 59 Fire Union Employees) 840,545.52 986,694.79 146,149.27
Employee Cost for HSA per Year (104 Regular Employees & 58 Fire Union Employees) 109,072.80 161,778.91 52,706.11
Total Estimated Employee Cost $ 949,618.32 $ 1,148,473.69 $ 198,855.37
Total Estimated City-Wide Costs $ 10,445,223.60 $ 11,097,469.73 $ 652,246.13
*Formulas, calculations, and totals are presented to show an estimated scenario if the health benefits allocations change. These are not intended to be recommendations or proposals and do not affect collective bargaining.
Scenario 3 (PPO 88/12- HSA 94/6, $40 PPO Copay)
Current Plan Proposed Plan Difference
Scenario 3 PPO Monthly Monthly
City Pays 88% PPO Benefits. Employee pays Monthly City Monthly Employee Yearly Employee
12%. City Employee Total City Employee Total Change Change Change
65 Employee $ 540.36 51.15 - 591.51 $ 563.43 $ 76.83 $ - $ 640.27 23.07 25.68 308.18
86 Employee & Spouse 1,124.90 122.59 - 1,247.49 1,189.65 162.22 - 1,351.87 64.75 39.63 475.61
19 Employee +1 Child 762.10 76.00 - 838.10 797.28 108.72 - 906.00 35.18 32.72 392.64
19 Employee +2+ Children 1,098.85 111.06 - 1,209.91 1,149.78 156.79 - 1,306.57 50.93 45.73 548.74
210 Family 1,616.21 182.23 - 1,798.44 1,713.85 233.71 - 1,947.55 97.64 51.48 617.71
Fire Union
1 Employee $ 472.00 $ 119.51 $ - $ 591.51 $ 495.07 $ 145.19 $ - $ 640.27 23.07 25.68 308.18
5 Employee & Spouse 1,056.54 190.95 - 1,247.49 1,121.29 230.58 - 1,351.87 64.75 39.63 475.61
0 Employee +1 Child 693.74 144.36 - 838.10 728.92 177.08 - 906.00 35.18 32.72 392.64
0 Employee +2+ Children 1,030.49 179.42 - 1,209.91 1,081.42 225.15 - 1,306.57 50.93 45.73 548.74
53 Family 1,547.85 250.59 - 1,798.44 1,645.49 302.07 - 1,947.55 97.64 51.48 617.71
TOTAL
Current Plan Proposed Plan Difference
Scenario 3 HSA Monthly Monthly
City Pays 94% HSA Benefits. Employee pays Yearly City Yearly City Monthly City Monthly Employee Yearly Employee
6%. City Employee Contribution Total City Employee Contribution Total Change Change Change
37 Employee $ 505.17 $ - $ 1,750.00 $ 2,255.17 $ 495.62 $ 31.64 $ 1,750.00 $ 673.08 (9.56) 31.64 379.62
8 Employee & Spouse 1,032.35 29.29 1,750.00 2,811.64 1,042.07 66.51 1,750.00 1,254.41 9.72 37.22 446.70
4 Employee +1 Child 708.13 9.92 1,750.00 2,468.05 703.91 44.93 1,750.00 894.67 (4.22) 35.01 420.12
5 Employee +2+ Children 1,014.99 24.69 1,750.00 2,789.68 1,018.72 65.02 1,750.00 1,229.57 3.73 40.33 484.01
50 Family 1,481.11 52.52 1,750.00 3,283.63 1,504.85 96.05 1,750.00 1,746.73 23.74 43.53 522.41
Fire Union
14 Employee $ 436.81 $ 68.36 $ 1,750.00 $ 2,255.17 $ 427.26 $ 100.00 $ 1,750.00 $ 673.08 (9.56) 31.64 379.62
6 Employee & Spouse 963.99 97.65 1,750.00 2,811.64 973.71 134.87 1,750.00 1,254.41 9.72 37.22 446.70
1 Employee +1 Child 639.77 78.28 1,750.00 2,468.05 635.55 113.29 1,750.00 894.67 (4.22) 35.01 420.12
1 Employee +2+ Children 946.63 93.05 1,750.00 2,789.68 950.36 133.38 1,750.00 1,229.57 3.73 40.33 484.01
36 Family 1,412.75 120.88 1,750.00 3,283.63 1,436.49 164.41 1,750.00 1,746.73 23.74 43.53 522.41
Current Proposed Difference
City Cost for PPO per Year (399 Regular Employees & 59 Fire Union Employees) $ 7,133,012.40 $ 7,549,759.83 $ 416,747.43
City Cost for HSA per Year (104 Regular Employees & 58 Fire Union Employees) 2,079,092.88 2,099,387.94 20,295.06
$ 9,212,105.28 $ 9,649,147.77 $ 437,042.49
City Contribution for HSA per Year (104 Regular Employees & 58 Fire Union Employees) 283,500.00 283,500.00 -
Total Estimated City Cost $ 9,495,605.28 $ 9,932,647.77 $ 437,042.49
Employee Cost for PPO per Year (399 Regular Employees & 59 Fire Union Employees) 840,545.52 1,084,511.43 243,965.91
Employee Cost for HSA per Year (104 Regular Employees & 58 Fire Union Employees) 109,072.80 184,618.98 75,546.18
Total Estimated Employee Cost $ 949,618.32 $ 1,269,130.41 $ 319,512.09
Total Estimated City-Wide Costs $ 10,445,223.60 $ 11,201,778.18 $ 756,554.58
*Formulas, calculations, and totals are presented to show an estimated scenario if the health benefits allocations change. These are not intended to be recommendations or proposals and do not affect collective bargaining.
City of Idaho Falls Cost Saving Alternatives PPO Only
Renewal Effective 10/01/2019 - 09/30/2020
2018/2019 Medical/Rx Benefits PPO - Healthy Measures Enhanced
Product Preferred Blue PPO
Deductible In-Network $1,000 Ind / $3,000 Family
Deductible Out-of-Network Combined In & Out Network
Medical Total Out-of-Pocket In-Network $1,500 Ind / $4,500 Family
Medical Total Out-of-Pocket Out-of-Network $2,000 Ind / $6,000 Family
Medical Out-of-Pocket includes Deductible, Copay, Coinsurance
Member Coinsurance 50% In / 70% Out
Physician Copay In-Network $30
Specialist Copay In-Network $30
Prescription Drugs $15/$30/$50
Prescription Drugs Total Out-of-Pocket $2,000 Ind / $4,000 Family
Benefit Change Impact to Rates % Impact on Premium
Office Visit Copay Change
1.Change to $30 PCP / $60 Specialist -0.5%
2.Change to $40 -0.9%
3.Change to $40 PCP / $80 Specialist -1.3%
Deductible (total out-of-pocket increases correspondingly)
4.Change to $1,250 Ind / $3,750 Family -1.6%
5.Change to $1,500 Ind / $4,500 Family -3.2%
6.Change to $1,750 Ind / $5,250 Family -4.6%
7.Change to $2,000 Ind / $6,000 Family -6.0%
Medical Total Out-of-Pocket
8.Change to $1,750 Ind / $5,250 Family In-Network -1.3%
Change to $2,250 Ind / $6,750 Family Out-Network
9.Change to $2,500 Ind / $7,500 Family In-Network -4.3%
Change to $3,000 Ind / $9,000 Family Out-Network
10.Change to $2,750 Ind / $8,250 Family In-Network -5.2%
Change to $3,250 Ind / $9,750 Family Out-Network
11.Change to $3,000 Ind / $9,000 Family In-Network -5.9%
Change to $3,500 Ind / $10,500 Family Out-Network
Prescription Drug
(all plans with $2,000 Ind / $4,000 Family Out-of-Pocket)
12.Add $250 brand Rx deductible -2.5%
13.Add $500 brand Rx deductible -3.9%
14.Change copays to $15 / $30 / $50 / $100 -0.3%
15.Change copays to $5 / $15 / $30 / $50 / $100 / $250 -0.3%
x. Change copays to $5 / $15 / $30 / $50 / 20% / 30% -0.5%
PPO Options Matrix
Scenario Copay Increase (1) Deductible Increase (2) Total Out of Pocket Increase (3) RX Deductible Increase (4)
City Employee City Employee City Employee City Employee
89/11 $ 64,270 $ 7,943 $ 114,258 $ 14,122 $ 92,835 $ 11,474 $ 178,528 $ 22,065
88/12 $ 63,548 $ 8,666 $ 112,974 $ 15,406 $ 91,791 $ 12,517 $ 176,522 $ 24,071
Population
100% 15% -17% 10% -12% 70%
Affected
1 Office Visit Copay changed to $40.00. (-0.9%) $72,213.54 Difference.
2 Deductible (total medical increases correspondingly) Change to $1,250 Ind/ $3,750 Family. (-1.6%) $128,379.63 Difference.
3 Total Out of Pocket Change to $1,750 Ind/$5,250 Family In-Network, $2,250 Ind/$6,750 Family Out-Network (-1.3%) $104,308.45 Difference.
4 Prescription Drug (all plans with $2,000/Ind/ $4,000 Family Out-of-Pocket) Add $250 brand Rx Deductible (-2.5%) $200,593.18 Difference.
*All Projected savings are related to the number of employees' election of PPO plans. Any changes to the number of employess electing PPO plans would change the
estimates.
Effective 10-01-18 thru 9-30-19
Salary Chart
Months before next step --- (12) (12) (12) (18) (18) (24) (24) (36) (36) (48)
Total Employees Grade STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8 STEP 9 STEP 10 STEP 11
8 2 12.30 12.74 13.28 13.89 14.47 14.93 15.02 15.43 15.83 16.14 16.41
7 3 13.18 13.74 14.32 14.97 15.54 15.98 16.29 16.67 17.02 17.40 17.76
0 4 14.06 14.67 15.41 16.04 16.79 17.11 17.57 18.07 18.31 18.77 19.19
49 5 15.28 15.99 16.69 17.55 18.26 18.72 19.05 19.51 19.89 20.43 20.85
26 6 16.67 17.40 18.24 18.95 19.88 20.39 20.85 21.27 21.81 22.34 22.75
105 7 18.18 18.94 19.87 20.83 21.72 22.25 22.72 23.30 23.84 24.35 24.81
52 8 19.79 20.65 21.65 22.67 23.73 24.31 24.92 25.46 26.10 26.70 27.25
27 9 21.63 22.57 23.65 24.85 26.10 26.70 27.24 27.89 28.54 29.23 29.83
62 10 23.65 24.85 26.10 27.24 28.54 29.23 30.02 30.67 31.41 32.24 32.88
62 11 26.10 27.24 28.54 30.02 31.41 32.24 32.98 33.72 34.57 35.46 36.14
27 12 28.54 30.02 31.41 32.98 34.57 35.46 36.35 37.27 38.33 39.26 40.10
14 13 31.41 32.98 34.57 36.35 38.33 39.26 40.16 41.15 42.13 43.18 44.05
11 14 34.57 36.35 38.33 40.16 42.13 43.18 44.22 45.39 46.46 47.49 48.44
3 15 38.33 40.16 42.13 44.22 46.46 47.49 48.70 49.94 51.14 52.28 53.33
10 16 42.13 44.22 46.46 48.70 51.14 52.28 53.56 54.82 56.28 57.62 58.74
Employee Step 5-3
Health Plan PPO E/S/C
Hourly Rate 16.69
Current Scenario 1 Scenario 2 Scenario 3
Monthly Gross Amount $ 2,670.40 $ 2,670.40 $ 2,670.40 $ 2,670.40
Health Insurance (182.22) (214.23) (211.64) (233.71)
$ 2,488.18 $ 2,456.17 $ 2,458.76 $ 2,436.69
Additional $ per month $ - $ 32.01 $ 29.42 $ 51.49
Hours worked for Insurance per Month 10.92 12.84 12.68 14.00
% of Gross going to Insurance 6.82% 8.02% 7.93% 8.75%
Employee Step 7-3
Health Plan PPO E/S/C
Hourly Rate 19.87
Current Scenario 1 Scenario 2 Scenario 3
Monthly Gross Amount $ 3,179.20 $ 3,179.20 $ 3,179.20 $ 3,179.20
Health Insurance (182.22) (214.23) (211.64) (233.71)
$ 2,996.98 $ 2,964.97 $ 2,967.56 $ 2,945.49
Additional $ per month $ - $ 32.01 $ 29.42 $ 51.49
Hours worked for Insurance 9.17 10.78 10.65 11.76
% of Gross going to Insurance 5.73% 6.74% 6.66% 7.35%
Employee Step 10-3
Health Plan PPO E/S/C
Hourly Rate 26.10
Current Scenario 1 Scenario 2 Scenario 3
Monthly Gross Amount $ 4,176.00 $ 4,176.00 $ 4,176.00 $ 4,176.00
Health Insurance (182.22) (214.23) (211.64) (233.71)
$ 3,993.78 $ 3,961.77 $ 3,964.36 $ 3,942.29
Additional $ per month $ - $ 32.01 $ 29.42 $ 51.49
Hours worked for Insurance 6.98 8.21 8.11 8.95
% of Gross going to Insurance 4.36% 5.13% 5.07% 5.60%
Employee Step 16-3
Health Plan PPO E/S/C
Hourly Rate 46.46
Current Scenario 1 Scenario 2 Scenario 3
Monthly Gross Amount $ 7,433.60 $ 7,433.60 $ 7,433.60 $ 7,433.60
Health Insurance (182.22) (214.23) (211.64) (233.71)
$ 7,251.38 $ 7,219.37 $ 7,221.96 $ 7,199.89
Additional $ per month $ - $ 32.01 $ 29.42 $ 51.49
Hours worked for Insurance 3.92 4.61 4.56 5.03
% of Gross going to Insurance 2.45% 2.88% 2.85% 3.14%
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