HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/18/2006 Blue Sheet Wellness Center Improvements
MEETING DATE:
April 18, 2006
AGENDA ITEM:
TOWN COUNCIL
MEETING
INFORMATION
TOWN OF MARANA
1.6
TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL
FROM: James R. DeGrood, P.E. Assistant Town Manager
SUBJECT: Wellness Center Improvements
DISCUSSION
The original design for the Municipal Center contemplated the furnishing of a wellness center for
use by employees. This room was left unfinished in order to reduce the overall project costs.
The Town's contract for healthcare with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona provides for a rebate
of the cost of service when insurance usage by employees is less than anticipated. Last year the
Town received a rebate in excess of $250,000.
The Town's Wellness Committee has been active in providing health awareness activities and is
advocating for the completion of the wellness center to include the installation of cardio and
strength training equipment. The Wellness Committee believes that this wellness center will be
benefit employees by providing convenient access to exercise equipment and will benefit the
Town by encouraging a healthier workforce.
The wellness center improvements are estimated to cost $80,000 and will include minor building
improvements in addition to the equipment to be purchased. The Wellness Committee is
recommending a modest monthly payroll deduction for all employees wishing to use the
wellness center to pay for equipment upkeep and future replacement.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recognizes that having a healthy workforce is of significant benefit to the Town in both
productivity and healthcare cost containment. Staff recommends that the wellness center
improvements be authorized, and that these improvements be funded from the insurance rebate
received from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona.
SUGGESTED MOTION
I move to direct staff to proceed with the wellness center improvements, with a cost not to
exceed $80,000.