Resolution 2008-253
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-253
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE PARTICIPATION
OF TWO FORMER PELICAN BAY SERVICES DIVISION EMPLOYEES
IN THE VOLUNTARY SEPARATION INCENTIVE PROGRAM AND
AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MANAGER TO IMPLEMENT THE
PROGRAM IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE COUNTY MANAGER'S
ORDINANCE NO. 93-72, AS AMENDED, AND THE PERSONNEL
ORDINANCE NO. 96-40, AS AMENDED.
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County Florida,
created a Voluntary Separation Incentive Program ("VSIP") for certain eligible County
employees on January 29, 2008; and
WHEREAS, the Voluntary Separation Incentive Program was intended to include
all employees of the County Attorney's Office and all of the County Manager's Agency
who met the eligibility criteria to participate, but did not specifically include eligible
members of the Pelican Bay Services Division; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners has the exclusive
authority to establish personnel policies; and
WHEREAS, the County Manager is authorized to implement the board's policies
and to create any necessary rules, practices and procedures for the administration of
the board's policies; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners desires to authorize enrollment
of two former employees of the Pelican Bay Services Division who were eligible but not
notified of their eligibility to participate in the Voluntary Separation Incentive Program
offered between January 31, 2008 and March 31, 2008; and
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WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners finds that extending this
Voluntary Separation Incentive Program to former members of the Pelican Bay Services
Division serves a valid public purpose.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that
The Board of County Commissioners hereby authorizes the participation and
enrollment to the Voluntary Separation Incentive Program to specifically include eligible
former employees of the Pelican Bay Services Division:
1. The Program is designed as a cost-saving opportunity for the County
Manager's Agency due to anticipated budget issues.
2. This Program will only be available for a limited time frame, specifically
Thursday, September 11, 2008 to Monday, October 27, 2008. Eligible employees must
confirm participation within this 45-day election period with the Human Resources
Department. Once enrolled in the plan, an employee will have a period of seven (7)
calendar days in which they may revoke their choice or amend their enrollment election.
After the seven (7) day revocation period ends, the employee's choice will be final.
3. Program notice letters and required documentation will be provided to
eligible employees on or before Thursday, September 11, 2008.
4. Eligible employees are those regular former Pelican Bay Services Division
full-time employees who met the eligibility criteria defined on January 29, 2008, outlined
by the Florida Retirement System (FRS) for Pension Plan members, making them
eligible to retire without penalty under the FRS. An employee need not participate or
have participated in the Florida Retirement System to be eligible. A more detailed
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description of eligible employees is attached as part of the Program Definition and
Guidelines.
5. The duration of this Program is three years, effective the first day following
the revocation period. An eligible employee may choose from several incentive options.
The options generally include (1) County paid medical and dental benefits for three
years, (2) fifty percent of the cash equivalent of medical and dental benefits for three
years, or (3) a combination that will include medical and dental insurance coverage for a
period of one or two years, together with a partial cash payment. (These options are
more clearly defined and divided into five options in the Agreement and Release.)
6. Eligible former employees who elect to participate in the Program will be
asked to enter into an Agreement and Release with Collier County. The Agreement will
include the details of the Program and specifically identify and explain the benefit that
the employee selected under the Program. The Agreement will also include a Release
as required by the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA). This Release will
place the employee on notice of his/her rights under the ADEA and ask the employee to
consent that the Agreement and Release is entered into "knowingly and voluntarily."
7. The County Manager shall be authorized to sign the Agreement and
Release on behalf of Collier County.
8. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of
Collier County, Florida, this q'M... day of September, 2008.
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ATTEST:
DWIGHT E. BROCK, CLERK
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Approved as to form and
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Colleen M. Greene
Assistant County Attorney
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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