2011 Operating Budget
Proposed Board of Estimates Amendments Amendment No. 7
Agency: Common Council, Supplemental Compensation
Page(s): 51, 13
Sponsors: Alds. Maniaci, Clear
Fringe Benefits $40,000 Total: $40,000
Levy Impact: $40,000
Provide funding for Wisconsin Retirement System pension benefits and health insurance coverage for alders effective for the Council members elected in the 2011 election. The costs above are calculated based on providing pension benefits for all 20 alders ($15,000) and health insurance coverage for 5 alders with the City (TAXPAYER) paying 75% of that coverage ($25,000).
For complete viweing of the 2011 Operating Budget go to: http://www.cityofmadison.com/comptroller/budget/2011/ex2011opbud.cfm
And don't forget to let your council member and mayor know what items are too costly or unnecessary.
The requirement for health insurance coverage being that the alders have to prove that they work 600 hours or more preparing for meetings, attending meetings, community events, etc. The average worker has to work at least 30 hours per week or 1,560 hours and full time employees typically have to work 2080 hours to be covered by their employers health insurance and pay 35-50% for the benefit. Again - the mayor and some council members think that the time is right to spend taxpayer money on a program that benefits those who already have jobs or self employed (Mark Clear) and have coverage, but, if the city's coverage is better and also includes the alder in the retirement services - what a sweet deal at a time when most of us are struggling to make ends meet. The burden of proof for working 600+ hours is going to belong to who?
Here is Mark Clear's proposal for the 2011 Operating Budget (I guess we know our answer now of the %):
Many alders DO work long and hard hours and it is appreciated by most - and we should offer something to those who don't already have insurance at a discounted rate of no more than 50%. If it exceeds this - we are paying too much. It is time to start sharing your feelings on the never-ending spending by this city's administration - AT THE BALLOT BOX next year for our mayor and some alders. We can not afford Mayor Dave and those on the council who push spending agenda items such as these (many of whom have been on the counsil 12 or more years!).
Questions the alders need to answer on the questionaire are following:
Q.1
Please list your name and district number
Q.2
As explained in my email that led you to this survey, alders would be available for health insurance, under certain reporting circumstances. Do you think you hit the 600 hour annually required to qualify in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)? That works out to 11.53 hours a week in meetings (council, committees) and in meeting prep time (to include neighborhood and stakeholder meetings and not to exceed twice the hours spent in meetings themselves). *
Q.3
If you qualify for the 600 hours annually, would you be interested in getting health insurance through the city? *
Q.4
Part of our decision will need to be if alders are to receive insurance, at what level will the city participate. If you are interested in receiving insurance, and understanding that part of your paycheck will now go to premiums for insurance, please check all plans you would be interested in, so we may budget an amendment accordingly. *
| 25% city/75% alder | 50% city/50% alder | 75% city/25% alder | Not Interested | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family Plan ($1,216-$1,272) | ||||
| Single Plan ($488-$510) |
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