North Miami Beach Approves Self-Funded Health Insurance Plan

Overview: In an effort towards cost savings and increased control over employee health benefits, the North Miami Beach City Council has voted to transition the city’s health insurance plan from a fully insured arrangement to a self-funded one. Eric Brewer, a representative from Corporate Synergies, presented the concept, emphasizing that the city, by self-funding, would assume the financial risk for the medical plan, rather than paying a fixed fee to an insurer like Etna. This change aims to maintain the same level of benefit plan designs for employees and their families while potentially achieving long-term affordability for the plan’s members.

North Miami Beach Council Advances Public Transport and Legal Actions

Overview: The North Miami Beach City Council recently convened to discuss a range of topics, with focus on public transportation improvements and various legal matters. At the forefront of the meeting was a detailed presentation on the Better Bus Network by a Miami-Dade Department of Transportation and Public Works representative, emphasizing the expansion of service to enhance accessibility and opportunity for residents. Additionally, the council addressed the Live Local Development Project and its implications for affordable housing, the transition of the interim City Attorney, and the optimization of the city’s trolley service.

North Miami Beach Joins Legal Challenge Against Florida’s Financial Disclosure Mandate for Elected Officials

Overview: The North Miami Beach City Council recently approved the city’s participation in a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Florida’s Form 6 financial disclosure requirement for elected officials. This decision was made despite concerns regarding potential consequences and financial implications.

North Miami Beach Council Debates High-Stakes Development Project

Overview: The North Miami Beach City Council recently convened to discuss an array of issues, with a portion of the meeting dedicated to a proposed 34-story mixed-use development project by May NMB LLC within the Fulford Town Center District. The proposed development, designed to align with the city’s comprehensive plan and zoning code, includes residential units, commercial space, and a realignment of Hanford Boulevard and its intersection with Harriet Tubman Boulevard, which has been the subject of discussion regarding the project’s compliance with regulations, traffic impact, and community benefits.