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Ordinance to Hire Consultant for City Health Plan Analysis

Original title: ORD Approp $95,000 from the CCSS Council Staff Svcs - Other Professional Svcs Acct to the CCSS Council Member - Legislative - Other Professional Svcs Acct, for the City Council’s Engagement of MFB Financial, Inc., d/b/a the Bailey Group, to Conduct an Analysis & Make Recommendations Re the City’s Group Health Plan; Prov for Carryover of Funds to FY 25-26; Providing for Reverter of Funds; Apv & Auth the Mayor, or Her Desig, & the Corp Sec to Execute & Deliver a Contract with MFB Financial, Inc., d/b/a the Bailey Group, for the Provision of Svcs to the City Council Pertaining to the Group Health Plan; Prov for Oversight by the Council Secretary/Director; Req 1 Cycle Emerg Passage (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CM Salem) (Co-Sponsor CM Lahnen) 7/22/25 CO Introduced: F 8/5/25 F Emergency/Amend/Approve 7-0 8/12/25 CO PH Emergency/Amend/Approve 18-0 Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/12/25

August 12, 2025

city budgethealth insurancegovernment contractscity council

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The Frame

What this does

This ordinance authorizes the expenditure of $95,000 in public funds to hire an outside consultant to review the city's employee health insurance benefits, which may lead to future changes in coverage or plan structure.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

City Employees

The study concerns the group health plan that provides coverage for city employees.

MFB Financial, Inc.

The firm is contracted to provide professional consulting services to the City Council.

What changed

Last recorded activity August 12, 2025.

What's next

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Summary

The City Council has approved the transfer of $95,000 to hire MFB Financial, Inc. (doing business as The Bailey Group) to analyze and provide recommendations for the city's group health insurance plan. The ordinance authorizes the Mayor to sign the contract and allows for the carryover of these funds into the 2025-2026 fiscal year.

Key Facts

  • The City Council approved the transfer of $95,000 from the Council Staff Services account to the Council Member Legislative account.
  • The funds are designated for a contract with MFB Financial, Inc. (The Bailey Group) to analyze the city's group health plan.
  • The ordinance authorizes the Mayor or their designee and the Corporate Secretary to execute the contract.
  • The contract includes provisions for the carryover of funds into the 2025-2026 fiscal year.
  • The ordinance includes a reverter clause, meaning funds not used for this purpose return to their original account.
  • The Council Secretary/Director is assigned oversight responsibilities for the contract.
  • The ordinance was passed as an emergency measure.
  • The ordinance was approved by the Finance Committee 7-0 on August 5, 2025.
  • The City Council approved the ordinance 18-0 on August 12, 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is being hired to review the city's health plan?
The city is hiring MFB Financial, Inc., which operates under the name The Bailey Group.
How much will this study cost?
The ordinance appropriates $95,000 for the contract.
What happens if the money isn't spent?
The ordinance includes a reverter clause, which requires the funds to be returned to their original account if they are not used for the specified purpose.

Why It Matters

This ordinance authorizes the expenditure of $95,000 in public funds to hire an outside consultant to review the city's employee health insurance benefits, which may lead to future changes in coverage or plan structure.

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Health Plan Review

The city is initiating an external review of its group health plan, which may signal upcoming changes to employee benefits.

MFB Financial, Inc.

Connected Entities

personCM Lahnen“City Council Member who co-sponsored the ordinance.”Map →
organizationThe Bailey Group“The trade name for MFB Financial, Inc.”Map →
organizationMFB Financial, Inc.“The consultant firm hired to analyze the city's group health plan.”Map →
personCM Salem“City Council Member who introduced the ordinance.”Map →

Sources

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webapi.legistar.com

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  • Controversy10
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