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Joint resolution authorizing an emergency appropriation in the amount of $20,000 for health insurance benefits in the Vital Records Automation Fund.
Staff Summary
· The amount budgeted in the Fiscal Year (FY) 13 Budget for health insurance benefits for employees funded by the Vital Records Automation Fund was based on the coverage of those individuals at the time the budget was prepared.
· Of the three employees, only two elected coverage.
· The third employee has since begun coverage and therefore, additional funds must be appropriated to cover this unbudgeted amount.
· Sufficient funds are available in the fund balance for appropriation of the additional $20,000 in health benefits.
· This resolution appropriates funds in Fund 262 Vital Records Automation for additional health-life-dental benefits in the amount of $20,000.
Body
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, the Lake County Board appropriates funds for health insurance benefits in the Vital Records Automation Fund; and
WHEREAS, the Fiscal Year 2013 Budget did not include the full amount necessary for health insurance benefits in 2013; and
WHEREAS, sufficient fund balance exists to offset the payment of additional benefits for 2013; and
WHEREAS, an emergency appropriation in an amount of $20,000 is necessary for Fiscal Year 2013 to provide for health insurance benefits.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by this Lake County Board, that an emergency appropriation in the amount of $20,000 is hereby authorized in the Fiscal Year 2013 budget in Vital Records Automation, 262-2120010-74080 (H/L/D Employee Benefits).
DATED at Waukegan, Illinois, on August 13, 2013.