HomeMy WebLinkAboutR22-098 Declining Participation in the Famli Program DocuSign Envelope ID:A01 CED52-71 E8-4ECC-90BB-F61 FD25A5EDC
Commissioner scherr moved adoption
of the following Resolution:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO. 2022 - 098
RESOLUTION DECLINING PARTICIPATION
IN THE FAMLI PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners (the "Board") has the authority under
Colorado law, including, but not limited to C.R.S. § 30-11-103 and § 30-11-107 to make
decisions regarding the County budget, personnel benefits, and employment policies of the
County; and
WHEREAS, in 2021, the Colorado General Assembly enacted legislation known as the
Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Act, codified at C.R.S. § 8-13.3-501, et seq., the
provisions of which will become operative in 2023 (the "FAMLI Program"); and
WHEREAS, a local government may decline participation in the FAMLI Program by
formally notifying the Division of Family and Medical Leave Insurance in writing and providing
the date of the vote and the local government's decision to decline participation in the FAMLI
Program; and
WHEREAS,the Board has reviewed and considered the advantages and disadvantages
of participation in the FAMLI Program in connection with current employment benefits,
including paid leave time, already provided to Eagle County employees; and
WHEREAS, even if Eagle County declines participation in the FAMLI Program, any
county employee may nonetheless elect coverage and individual participation by enrolling and
paying their individual premiums directly to the State; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the authority stated above, the Board hereby takes the
following action.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO:
THAT, transmission of this Resolution to the Colorado Division of Family and Medical
Leave Insurance shall constitute written notice of Eagle County Government's decision, as an
employer, to opt out of the FAMLI Program.
THAT, the Board intends this opt-out to include all Eagle County Government
operations, Eagle County entities and Eagle County enterprises, including but not limited to
Eagle County Public Health, the Eagle County Airport and the Eagle County Housing and
Development Authority.
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THAT, the Board directs staff, as applicable, to provide all county employees with notice
of this decision and information regarding the FAMLI Program within thirty(30) days of the
date of this Resolution, and as required by Colorado Statute and Colorado Code of Regulations.
THAT, this Resolution will be effective as of the date of its adoption and until otherwise
amended by action of the Board.
THAT,Eagle County will reconsider whether to participate or opt out of the FAMLI
program every eight (8)years, or as otherwise required by law.
MOVED, READ AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of the
County of Eagle, State of Colorado, at its regular meeting held the 6th day of December, 2022.
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Commissioner chandler-Henry seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll
having been called, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner McQueeney Aye
Commissioner Chandler-Henry Aye
Commissioner Scherr Aye
This resolution passed by 3/0 vote of the Board of County Commissioners of
the County of Eagle, State of Colorado