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File #: 24-5502    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Financial Authorization Status: Passed
File created: 8/26/2024 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 9/19/2024 Final action: 9/19/2024
Title: Request for approval to use department-issued procurement cards (P-cards) and reimburse personnel for expenses incurred through September 30, 2025 for employee and retiree open enrollment and wellness events in an amount not to exceed $10,000.
Department: Human Resources and Risk Management
Department Head/Elected Official: Shain Carrizal

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Financial Authorization

Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A

MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval to use department-issued procurement cards (P-cards) and reimburse personnel for expenses incurred through September 30, 2025 for employee and retiree open enrollment and wellness events in an amount not to exceed $10,000.
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Background and Discussion:
The Benefits & Wellness division coordinates multiple events and meetings throughout the year to engage and educate employees and retirees in their benefits and wellness activities. Many of these events, including the annual employee 5K, Champion's Wellness Summit, Open Enrollment Training Workshop, and dietitian-led cooking classes incorporate food and beverages. The cost may be more than $250 per event or $15 per person for food and beverages.

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Alternative Options: N/A

Alignment with Goal(s):
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_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
X Governance and Customer Service

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Precinct(s): Countywide

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