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Council Compensation Committee
Discussion Paper - Benchmarking Analysis Results
August 14, 2015
Discussion Paper Prepared by:Shirley Gannon, Director, Treasury Services
Debra King, Manager, Compensation & Benefits, Human Resources
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Benchmarking information was requested by the Council Compensation Committee onJuly 21, 2015 to highlight the total compensation details for Elected Officials.
Refer to Appendices for detailed analysis as follows:
Analysis Appendix
Mayor - Total Cash Compensation Appendix ACouncillor - Total Cash Compensation Appendix B
Salary Adjustment Frequency Appendix CCar Allowance Appendix D
1/3 Tax Free Option Summary Appendix EBusiness Expense Budget/Allowance Comparison Appendix F
Active Elected Officials Benefits Appendix GPre-65 Elected Officials Early Retirement Benefits Appendix H
Post-65 Elected Officials Retirement Benefits Appendix I
Detailed analysis is provided to the Council Compensation Committeeusing our custom comparator group.
The City of Brampton uses this custom group for standard benchmarking requests:
Comparator Municipal PopulationFT EmployeeHeadcount
City of Brampton 523,911 2,795Town of Caledon 64,237 307
City of Hamilton 540,000 5,155City of Mississauga 759,000 4,012
Region of Peel 1,420,000 7,130City of Ottawa 930,000 13,130City of Toronto 2,790,000 50,759
City of Vaughan 319,893 1,659
Note: Population and headcount details provided by each comparator.
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Salary Background: Current Elected Officials Base Salary as of August 1, 2015:
Elected Official COB Salary Regional Salary Total Salary Notes
Mayor $112,307 $ 53,543 $165,850 Resolution C317-2014Note 1
RegionalCouncillor
$ 78,713 $ 53,543 $132,256 Resolution C016-2010
City Councillor $ 78,713 Not applicable $ 78,713 Note 2
Note 1: The salary for the Mayor was adjusted to $165,850 being a combination of the City ofBrampton and Region of Peel. This was effective January 1, 2015.
Note 2: The Councillors are at 96% of the Grade 4 job rate or at the 8th installment. CurrentGrade 4 job rate for 2015 is $81,993. Last incremental increase was effective December 1,2014 and the salaries were increased from $75,435 to $78,713.
In 2006, Council approved the Council Compensation Committee's recommendation to placethe Mayor in the non-union Grade 10 salary range and the Councillors in the non-union Grade 4range. Effective December 1, 2006, the salaries reflected the job minimum of each respectiveGrade. Effective December 1, 2007, the salaries started the progression to job rate over thenext 10 years. The 10 year plan ends December 1, 2016.
The above Total Salary amounts do not reflect additional salaries for serving onBoards/Committees.
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Resolution
The Council of the Corporation of the Cityof Brampton passed the following resolution at itsmeeting of January 27, 2010:
C016-2010
7. That the salaries for the Mayor and Members of Council effective for the next term ofCouncil, commencing from December 1, 2010 to November 30, 2014, continue to bebased on the approved non-union salary grid including equal annual increments throughthe salary range to job rate on December 1 of each year, as previously approved byResolution CW132-2009, and with annual salary market adjustments made on January 1of each year in accordance with Resolution CWB24-2006.
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Resolution
The Council of The Corporation of The City of Brampton passed the following resolutionat its meeting of December 10, 2014:
C317-2014 Whereas in previous terms of Council, decisions have been made byCouncil to establish a remuneration structure for the Mayor andCouncillors, in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, and based onrecommendations received from a citizen-based Council CompensationCommittee;
Whereas Section 283 of the Municipal Act, 2001, authorizes a municipalcouncil to establish its own remuneration structure;
Whereas it is deemed appropriate for the Mayor to demonstrateleadership and fiscal restraint to establish a new remuneration scale for
the position of Mayor that reflects other comparable municipal, regional,provincial and federal leaders and representatives, as well as prevailingeconomic conditions, and which is more appropriate for the Mayor ofCanada's ninth largest municipality;
Now Therefore Be It Resolved That the salary for the position of Mayorof The Corporation of the City of Brampton be $165,850 being acombination of the City of Brampton and Region of Peel Salaries andremuneration effective January 1, 2015;
And Further That any changes to the salary for the position of Mayorafter 2015 be subject to further consideration and approval by Councilduring 2015.
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Additional Council Resolutions Providing Instructionsre. the Establishment of and Mandate of the Committee
Council Resolution C326-2014
(as approved by Council at its Special Meeting held on December 17, 2014)
Council Compensation
14. That authority be delegated to a City staff committee, comprised ofthe Chief Corporate Services Officer, Treasurer, Executive Directorof Human Resources, or their respective delegates (with anynecessary support from the City Clerk's Office) to recruit, interviewand appoint a Council Compensation Committee of 5 citizens, inaccordance with Council's approved committee terms of referenceand the Citizen-based Advisory Committee Guideline andAppointment Procedure.
15. That staff be requested to work with the Council CompensationCommittee, once established, to conduct a review of Council'scurrent compensation structure and benefits program (includingnecessary benchmarking), and that the Committee report back toCouncil with its recommendations, and that any additional worknecessary to complete the Committee's mandate be authorized,subject to budget approval as part of the 2015 budget process.
16. That the current salary rate for all Councillors be maintained at theexisting compensation level until such time as Council considersthe compensation recommendations from the CouncilCompensation Committee.
17. That the following report, presented to the December 10, 2014Council meeting and referred to the December 15 and 16, 2014Council Workshop, be further referred to the new CouncilCompensation Committee, once established, for consideration aspart of the overall Mayor and Member of Council compensation andbenefits framework:
Report from P. Honeyborne, Executive Director,Finance/Treasurer, dated December 5, 2014, to the CouncilMeeting of December 10, 2014, re: Elected OfficialsCompensation - One-Third Tax Exempt Status (FileFA.a)
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Council Resolution C113-2015
(as approved by Council at its Special Meeting held on April 8, 2015)
One-Third Tax Exempt StatusThat the following motion along with Clause 27 below be referred tothe Council Compensation Committee for a recommendation toCouncil for a decision on this matter before the end of 2015:
That the following be added to the final paragraph of Clause 27:
"as long as the amount does not exceed the compensationpaid to Councillors in the City of Mississauga."
(27) Whereas the One-Third Tax Exempt status has been discussedpre and post the 2014 Municipal Election;
Whereas both the City of Mississauga and the Region of Peeleliminated the One-Third Tax Exempt status in previous terms ofCouncil;
Whereas removing the One-Third Tax Exempt Status will bringtransparency to Council salary disclosure, to ensure the public isaware of the complete compensation package of all members ofCouncil;
Whereas the One-Third Tax Exempt Status was intended forincidental expenses associated with duties as a Councillor whichare not subject to statutory deductions such as income tax;
Whereas the City of Brampton strives to attract the best and thebrightest to seek political office;
Whereas Council strives to provide a compensation packageequal to a comparable municipality;
Whereas Council recognizes the need for sound fiscalmanagement;
Therefore Be It Resolved that the Mayor and Council permanentlyrepeal the One-Third Tax Exempt Status effective January 1,2016 and that the By-law confirming the proceeding of thesebudget deliberations be considered the necessary authority torepeal the One-Third Tax Exempt Status pursuant to therequirements of subsection 283 (6) of the Municipal Act, 2001 and
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Therefore Be It Further Resolved that the salary and carallowance be increased such that there is no impact to CouncilMembers' net pay as a result of the elimination of the One-ThirdTax Exempt Status.
Mayor and Council Wage Freeze
(28) Whereas a motion has been put forward to 2015 BudgetCommittee that a wage freeze be imposed for all non-unionemployees at the management level and higher pending acompletion and council consideration of the core services review;
Whereas throughout the 2015 Budget Sub-Committee the Mayorand Council have been discussing a non-union managementwage freeze to show the citizens of Brampton that City Hall iswilling to take on some of the fiscal burden to ensure the publicdollars are spent wisely;
Whereas Mayor Linda Jeffrey has shown leadership by reducingher salary by $50,000 immediately upon taking office;
Whereas Council recognizes the need for sound fiscalmanagement;
Whereas this Council believes they should lead by example;
Therefore be it resolved that the Mayor and Council immediatelyfreeze their salaries for a period to be determined by this councilin the 2016 Budget process.
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City of BramptonElected Official Compensation Comparison
Salary
Car Allowance
Total Earnings
Income Tax
OMERS
CPP
Net Pay
Other City Costs:
Group LifeAd&D
Health Tax
Option 1
1/3 Tax Exempt
c ouncillor Mayor
$78,713.00
$12,956.40
$112,307.00
$12,956.40
$91,669.40 $125,263.40
$10,242.18
$5,975.90
$2,479.95
$18,725.72
$9,269.05
$2,479.95
$72,971.37 $94,788.68
$337.92
$38.88
$1,199.05
$481.20
$55.44
$2,479.95
$1,575.85 $3,016.59
Other Incremental City Costs :
Salary
Car Allowance
OMERS
Total
Option 2
0% Taxable
Councillor Mayor
$78,713.00
$12,956.40
$112,307.00
$12,956.40
$91,669.40 $125,263.40
$18,671.64
$10,437.15
$2,479.95
$33,187.70
$15,365.24
$2,479.95
$60,080.66 $74,230.51
$337.92
$38.88
$1,794.90
$481.20
$55.44
$2,453.10
$2,171.70 $2,989.74
$4,461.25 $6,096.19
$4,461.25 $6,096.19
Option 3
100% Taxable at $Gross-up
Councillor Mayor
$102,310.00
$14,927.52
$153,400.00
$14,927.52
5117,237.52 $168,327.52
$27,656.46
$14,186.45
$2,479.95
$49,406.76
$21,681.11
$2,479.95
$72,914.66 $94,759.70
$438.36
$50.52
$2,295.66
$656.52
$75.60
$3,296.44
$2,784.54 $4,028.56
$23,597.00
$1,971.12
$8,210.55
$41,093.00$1,971.12
$12,412.06
$33,778.67 $55,476.18
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Discussions and Decisions:
1) 1/3 Tax Exemption - Recommendation required
• Keep
• Eliminate - Option A or Option B
2) Pension/Severance - No action required
• OMERS
• Retiring Allowance and pension cash
3) Retirement Health Benefit Programs
• Continue Programs
• Modify Programs
• Cancel Programs *
Note
If cancelling Programs, determine retro-activity or go-forward effective date.
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Council Compensation Benchmarking Summary
Conducted by City of Brampton
August 20, 2015
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Flower City is our heritage. City-building is our business.
2015 Council Compensation Review Results
Mayor/Regional Chairman Compensation
Organization Scope Data
Appendix A
Annual Base
SalaryOrganization Municipal Population FT Employee Headcount
Caledon 64,237 307 $66,700
Brampton 523,911 2,795 $112,307
Vaughan 319,893 1,659 $122,849
Hamilton 540,000 5,155 $128,285
Mississauga 759,000 4,012 $139,374
Peel Region 1,420,000 7,130 $173,177
Ottawa 930,000 13,130 $174,775
Toronto 2,790,000 50,759 $181,937
1 Brampton population according to 2011 census report.
2Thesalary rangefor Hamilton's elected officials isfor 2014as the 2015 salary range is unknown.3 Ranked lowest to highest based on annual base salary.4 Mayor receives$53,543 (regional amount) and $13,236 from servingon the Peel Police Services board.
The data provided is based on responses received from benchmark municipalities.
City of Brampton Confidential 2015/08/13
Mayor Total Cash Compensation
Supplemental
Salary
$70,980
$53,543
$13,2364
currently serving on Regional
Council & Hydro boards
receives $62,020
n/a
$53,543
The Region pays $100 per month for
expenses to Council and Provincial
appointees to the Peel Regional Police
Services Board, subject to Provincial
statutes.
n/a
n/a
otal Salary
$137,680
$179,086
$184,869
$128,285 V
$192,917
N
$174,377
$174,775
$181,937
2015 Council Compensation Review Results
Councillor Compensation
Organization Scope Data
OrganizationMunicipal
Population
FT Employees
Headcount
Caledon 64,237 307
Peel (Region) 1,420,000 7,130
Hamilton 540,000 5,155
Vaughan 319,893 1,659
Brampton 523,911 2795
Mississauga 759,000 4,012
Ottawa 930,000 13,130
Toronto 2,790,000 50,759
Appendix B
Councillor Total Cash Compensation1
Total SalaryAnnual Base
Salary3Supplemental Salary
$29,508 So $29,508
$53,543
The Region pays $100 per month for
expenses to Council and Provincial
appointees to the Peel Regional
Police Services Board, subject to
Provincial statutes. $54,743
$72,641 n/a $72,641
$76,636
currently serving on Regional
Council & Hydro boards
receives $62,020 $138,656
$78,713 $53,543 $132,256
$84,495 $53,543 $138,038
$97,730 n/a $97,730
$108,032 n/a $108,032
3Ranked lowest to highest based on annual base salary.
The data provided is based on responses received from benchmark municipalities.
City of Brampton Confidential 2015/08/13
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Salary Adjustment Frequency and Methodology Appendix c
Organization
Brampton
Caledon
Hamilton
Mississauga
Ottawa
Peel
(Region;
Toronto
Vaughan
Elected Officials Salary
Adjustment Frequency
Annually
Annually
Annually
Annually
Annual review with
management & professional
exempt (MPE) employee
group
Reviewed annually with
budget
Linked to Non Union COLA
Linked to Non union COLA
Linked to Non-Union COLA
As per the By-Law: "If an economic increase is awarded in any year to full time non-union staff of the
Corporation of the City of Mississauga, the salaries for the Mayor and for the members of Council shall be
paid by the Corporation of the City of Mississauga".
Note: Council may elect to waive the increase on a year to year basis.
2015: Mayor chose not to accept the salary increase.
2010-2011-2012-2013: Mayor & Council voted not to accept the salary increase.
Linked to MPE economic increase, which is linked to the unionized CIPP (Professional Personnel) increase.
Adjusted by the same extent as the non-union salary structure.
Municipal Code C. 223 - The remuneration paid to the Mayor and to other Members of Council shall be increased annually on January 1
of each year by the increase in Statistics Canada's Toronto Consumer Price Index, as calculated by the Deputy City Manager and Chief
Financial Officer and based on the previous year's average.
Historically adjustment to
salaries occurs based on union
agreement cycle Linked to Non Union COLA.
City of Brampton Confidential 2015/08/13
Appendix D
Council Members Vehicle Allowance
Do you provide Annual Vehicle Allowance?
OrganizationsIf yes, please provide the allowance amount ($)
Mayor/ Regional Chairman Councillors
Brampton $l,079.69/month $1,079.69/month
Caledon n/a n/a
Hamilton n/a n/a
Mississauga (City vehicle provided) $l,442/month or $17,304/Yr.
Ottawa Uses City Car and driver $575/month
City of Brampton Confidential 2015/08/13
Peel (Region]
Toronto
Vaughan
Appendix D
Do you provide Annual Vehicle Allowance?
If yes, please provide the allowance amount ($)
Mayor/ Regional Chairman
No. A car is provided to the Chair with all expenses
paid; a portion of these expenses are considered a
taxable benefit."Car allowance at standard rate" is
the transportation cost reimbursement rate as set
by Canada Customs and Revenue Agency, in
accordance with the Region's Business Expense
Accounts Policy. This rate is currently $0.55 perkilometre up to 425 kilometres per month and $0.49
per kilometre for any remaining kilometres per
month.
Councillors
n/a
No - reimburse kilometre. Current rate is $0.55 per km up to 5,000 km annually and $0.49 thereafter (asper CRA rates and policy for non-union employees).
n/a - Mayor receives a leased city vehicle $768/month or $9,216/yr.
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How often do you adjust Vehicle
Allowance and what is the adjustment
based on?
Mayor/ Regional Chairman
& Councillors
Adjusted for CPI every year
n/a
n/a
Adjusted on January 1 of each year based
on the most recent information available
from Runzheimer on Dec 31 of the
preceding year.
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Appendix D
2015/08/13
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How often do you adjust Vehicle
Allowance and what is the adjustment
based on?
Mayor/ Regional Chairman
& Councillors
Reviewed annually
City of Brampton Confidential
Appendix D
2015/08/13
Appendix E
1/3 Tax Free Option Summary
Tax Free Allowance
1/3 tax free
1/3 tax free
1/3 tax free
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Organization
Brampton
Caledon
Hamilton
Mississauga
Ottawa
Peel (Region)
Toronto
Vaughan
L-. thCity of Hamilton Council voted 8-5 in favour of eliminating 1/3 tax-free which will be ratified at an August 14 Council meeting
City of Brampton Confidential 2015/08/13
Appendix F
Business Expense Budget/Allowance Comparison
Municipality General Policy Parameter
Brampton
Burlington
Hamilton
Markham
• Mayor and Council Business Expense Policy, covers categories
including business office expenses, community involvement,
professional development, hospitality and entertainment
• Standard office equipment and office furniture is paid corporately.
Non-standard equipment and home office equipment and furniture
are eligible to be paid by Councillor's term budget but must return to
the City upon exit, or purchase by personal funds
• AMO and FCM are paid corporately if Council members
representing the City, but otherwise can be paid out of term budget
if approved by a Council Resolution
Terms comparable to Brampton, covers travel, business meeting
Policy clearly states what's eligible vs non eligible expenses
Expenses incurred to discharge Elected Official's duties related to
communication with constituents, business entertainment, staff
recognition, local travel and attendance at functions on City business
• Sponsorship of groups or organization paid by grant program
• Minor capital equipment
• Equipped with standard computer equipment, to be returned to
the City when the elected official is no longer in office
Policy terms comparable to Brampton
City of Brampton Confidential 2015/08/13
Annual Expense Budget ]• $45K per 4 year-term of Council for Councillors, annual
budget allocation is %of the term budget ($ 11,250 per year);reduced from $60K prior to current term of Council
• Mayor $42K for 2015 budget
• Permitted to carry forward unspent $ one year to the other.
2011-14 term $9K per year for Councillor,
$32Kfor Mayor,
not permitted to transfer from one year to the other
Budget allocation is $.5/capita per ward/year,
Some wards are allocated inner City allowance and
geographic allowance
$25K contingency funds available upon approval
Councillor $8K,
Mayor $12K
too
Appendix F
Business Expense Budget/Allowance Comparison
Municipality General Policy Parameters Annual Expense Budget
Mississauga • Policy terms comparable to Brampton, with some variations with
respect to eligible expense but minor in nature
• Non-standard equipment and furnishing can be purchased by
discretionary budget but must be returned when no longer in office
• Annual budget approved by Council for discretionary expenses per
policy
• $26,800 to $29,000 per year
Oakville • Provide councillors with a computer, access to the internet, and
their cell phone bill. Seminars/conferences are handled separately
but are more or less included.
• Comparable to Brampton, in general expenses to discharge official
duties are covered corporately, standard offering of equipment and
furniture are covered by Corporate budget
• The approved annual budget will include an annual allowance for
each Member of Council to cover the cost of attendance at
conferences and seminars. Expenses related to maintaining a
community profile, such as: attending community events, annual
general meetings (AGM), fund-raising and events, advertising and
sponsorship of local community group brochures and literature are
included in the allowance.
• Each councillor receives $3,700 per year for their PD and
community outreach. This includes mileage (except for the
mayor
• Other eligible expense
covered corporately
Richmond Hill • Terms comparable to Brampton,
• Policy clearly states what's eligible vs non eligible expenses
• $10,800 per Councillor
• $14,500 for Mayor
Vaughan • Policy terms comparable to Brampton • Councillor's expense budget ranging from $24K to 53K
• Mayor$68K
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APPENDIX G
Active Elected Officials Benefits
Active ELOBenefits (While in Office) Brampton Caledon Hamilton Mississauga Ottawa Peel Toronto Vaughan
Are benefits available to Elected Officials? Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Is there Cost-Sharing of benefit costs ?
(Health, Dental, Vision)
No - 100% paid by City No - 10(1 paid by lown No - 100% paid by the City Yes, 100% paid by the City No- 100% paid by City No - 100% paid by Region No - 100% paid by City No - 100% paid by City
.
Dental:^^^^
Current ODA Fee Schedule Yes 2013 Fee Guide Yes 2013 Fee Guide Yes Health Care Spending Account Only - See
8elow
No, one year lag Yes
Dentures & Major Restorative 50% - unlimited coverage 50% to $1700 max. 80% - $ 1,500 per calendar year 50%, $2,500 CYM Combined 80%dentures, 50%major, $1500/calendar
year
80%, $5,000 annual max 80% - $3000 per year max.
Orthodontics 50% - S3500 lifetime maximum N/A 80% - $2,500 lifetime maximum 50%-$2.500 Combined CYM : $4,000 LTM
for dep children only
50%, $3000/lifetime 50%, $5,000 lifetime max 60% - unlimited
Health:
Hospitalization Private Room Semi-private Ward Semi-Private 100% Semi-private Semi-Private Semi Private
Drug Coverage S.35 per prescription with benefit card 100%; $2 deductible Mandatory Generic - S7 dispensing fee Tier 1 - 100% drugs eligible under ODB plan;
80% all other drugs that legally rquire a Rx;S8disoensine, fee cap
90% with $2per script, $7 dispensing fee
max applied$9 dispensing fee cap $2 deductible per prescription
Emergency Travel Yes - Emergency Travel Assistance Yes - Emergency Travel Assistance Yes - Emergency Travel Assistance is not
included
Yes - 60 day limit Sl.000.000 LTM Yes medical services up to 5 million lifetime
and ancilliary bens.
Yes - emergency only Yes - Emergency Travel Assistance - first 60
daysMedical Supplies & Services Y.;' Yes Ye: Yes 30% Yes Yes
Private Duty Nursing $10,000 per 12 months per condition $10K max/year. Unlimited $10,000 CYM 90% up to S25,000 per calendar yr $25,000 max/3 benefit years S25.000 per calendar year
Hearing Aids Every 5 years $500/60 months S3S0 in any 36 consecutive months $500 every 2 benefit years 30% up to $1,000 every 7 yrs $1,600/3 benefit years S750 every 4 years
Orthotics / Orthopaedic Shoes $450 every 12 months $500/year S500 per year $500 CYM 30% up to $300 per calendar yr 1 per yr/1 evry 2 years modifications only No Orthotics - Yes Orthopedic shoes max. 1
Paramedical Services:
- is Doctor's note required?
Doctor's referral is not required
$45 per visit
- Includes Chiropractor, Physiotherapist.
Podiatrist, Osteopath, Naturopath, Speech
Therapist, Massage Therapist, Psychologist
- No coverage for Acupuncturist
Doctors note required for RMT and
psychologist. Covered $500 each for:chiropractor, osteopath, podiatrist, RMT,
naturopath, speech therapist,
phsiotherapist, psychologist
Dr. note required for massage and speech
pathologist. Coverage is provided for
Chiropractic, Massage, Speech Pathologist,
Physiotherapist and Clinical Psychologist.
$40 per visit with a combined $1,000
Combined CYM for Chiropractor,
Physiotherapist, speech therapist, massage
therapist, naturopath, osteopath
audiologist, podiatrist, chiropodist,
dietician, acupuncturist. $75 per visit for
Social Worker or psychologist up to a
$1,000 combined CYM
Physiotherapist, massage therapist (with
referral), chiropractor, psychologist,
acupuncturist, speech therapist, osteopath,
chiropodist, podiatrist, naturopath, and
dietician
Combined annual maximum of $1250 for all
paramedical practitioners
Doctor's referral not required.
$500/person/benefit year includes
chiropodist/podiatrist, chiropractor,
masseur, osteopath, psychologist or speech
therapist
Doctor's referral is not required, max. per
classification of practitioner is $1000 in any
calendar year, Max. $65 per hour per visit:
Chiropractor, Osteopath, Podiatrist or
Chiropodist. Naturopath. Massage
Therapist. Acupuncturist, Physiotherapist
Vision:
Coverage $450 per 24 months
- glasses / contact lenses / eye exam$350/24 months t S50/24 months for eye
exams. $50/12 months for exams if
dependent is under 18.
$300 per 24 months. Includes glasses,
elective contact lenses, laser eye and eye
exam
$400 every 24 months for glasses, contacts,
laser eye surgery prescription sunglasses
and lenses following cataract surgery. Eye
exams covered up to $75 per benefit year
for dependent children and every 2 benefit
years for employee and spouse
100% inside vision care maximum of $350
every 2 consecutive calendar years
$475/24 months - eyeglasses, contactenses, eye exam
$350 any 2 consecutive calendar years
Laser Eye Surgery Yes - one time $900 payment available
toward laser eye surgery
- no further vision entitlement for 48
months
Mayuse the above $350 towards laser eyesurgery.
res included in the $300 per 24 months. »ee above Yes, included in above maximum.
Yes, included in the max coverage above
pi,500
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APPENDIX G
ected Officials Benefits
Active ELO Benefits (While in Office) Brampton Caledon Hamilton Mississauga Ottawa Peel Toronto Vaughan
Life Insurance 2x annual salary
- Life Insurance remains intact while in
office.
2x annual salary ($200K max) 2.5x annual earnings. Life insurance remains
intact while in office.
2 times annual basic earnings rounded to
next higher $1,000. Plus Supplementary
Life Insurance $10,000 paid by City
2x annual basic salary, taxable, available
while in office
Under age 70 - Basic Life coverage
- 3x annual salary with option to reduce to
2x (combined maximum coverage for basic
and optional is $1,250,000)
2x annual salary (taxable benefit), reduced
to $20,000 from age 69
4x annual salary to max. $300,000
at age 70-74 - 1 l/2x salary with the option
to reduce to lx
-at 75-Flat $2,500
Optional Life Insurance Employee Paid Premiums - terms at age 65
Employee and/or Spouse:
- S200,000 max in $10,000 increments
Child Life:
- $25,000 max in $5,000 increments
EE paid premiums. Available for ELOand
Spouse only. $10K increments to max.
S200K. Evidence of insurability required.
Employee Paid Premiums - terms at age 70
Employee only: .5X annual earnings
Employee paid purchased in units of
$10,000 to a maximum of 20 units subject
to medical evidence. Optional Dependent
Life Insurance provides $10,000 for spouse
and $5,000 for each dependent child
Employee and spouse in units of $10,000 to
max of $700,000. Available until age 70
Optional Benefits available according to
specifications and paid by Elected Offical:
- Optional Life, Spousal Life, Dependent Life
-Optional AD&D
- Optional Critical Illness
Employee Paid Premiums - terms at age 65
Employee $500,000 max in $10,000
increments
Spouse $300,000 max in $10,000
increments Child Life:
- flat amount $20,000
Employee Paid Premiums - terms at age 65Employee and/or Spouse:
- $500,000 max in $ 10,000 increments
Child Life:
- S2.S00
Spouse $5,000
Accidental Death 81 Dismemberment
(AD&D)
Loss of life due to accident
- 2x annual salary
- Loss/Dismemberment Schedule
2x annual earnings $100,000 flat amount 2 x annual basic earnings rounded to next
higher $1,000.
2 x annual basic salary until end of term in
office
Under age 70 - Basic AD81Dcoverage
- 2x annual salary
- maximum $500,000
at age 70 -74- Basic AD&D
- lx annual salary
- at age 75 - No coverage
Loss of life due to accident
- 2x annual salary, $20,000 from age 69
- Loss/Dismemberment Schedule
1 x - Life, both Hands. Feet, Entire Sight
75% One: Arm, Leg, Eye Sight
Employee & Family Assistance Program
(EFAP)
Yes - Elected Officials are eligible Yes Yes - Elected Officials are eligible Yes Yes - Elected Officials are eligible Yes - Elected Officials are eligible Yes Yes - Elected Officials are eligible
Pension / Retirement Plan (OMERS or RSP) - Pre: December 2014, Cash RSP payments
(equivalent to OMERS) was provided to
Elected Officials.
- Effective December 2014, all Elected
Officials must join OMERS.
- Re-elected Elected Officials were given the
option to join OMERS or continue to receive
the cash RSP payments
OMERS Yes OMERS eligible until age 65 - OMERS - Employer portion Mandatory OMERS participation Mandatory enrollment in OMERS
Health Care Spending Account (HCSA) No No No Yes N/a Yes Yes No
Eligibility N/A N/A N/A Credit of $S00 provided to all active
employees eligible for benefits at January
1st. HSAcredits are prorated in the first
year of office
n/a N/A
Entitlement N/A N/A 'J/A One year carryover permitted; unused
credits are forfeited
$750.00 per calendar year $50 for single/$100 per family every benefit
year
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APPENDIX H
Pre-65 Retirement ELO Benefits
* Region of Peel, Caledon and Mississauga do Not offer Retiree Benefits to ELOs
Pre-65 Retirement ELO Benefits Brampton Hamilton Ottawa Toronto Vaughan
Are benefits available to Elected Officials? Yes, based on Eligiblity:
- mimimum age: 55
- 3 consecutive terms in office
Yes Yes based on eligibility - age 55,10
consecutive years and be receiving an
immediate pension. Health only
Yes, must retire on on an immediate
pension and served 9 years as Member of
Council
No changes
Is there Cost-Sharing of benefit costs? No -100% paid by City No -100% paid by the City No -100% paid by City No - 100% paid by City No - 100% paid by City
wmmmmmmmmmM^^mmmK^mmammmmmmm^mmmmDo ELO Retirement Benefits mirror ELO
Active Benefits
Yes - Health, Dental, Vision. Travel
No - Life, AD&D end at Retirement
Yes - retiree benefits available are Health,
Dental and Life only.
No and only health coverage possible at
Retirement
No No
Dental: ^^^^"
Current ODA Fee Schedule Yes Yes No Coverage Yes Yes
Dentures & Major Restorative 50% - unlimited coverage 80% - $1,500 per calendar year No Coverage Dentures 50%, life max $3,000; Major50%, max $2,000 per year
80% - $3000 per year max.
Orthodontics 50% - $3500 lifetime maximum 80% - $2,500 lifetime maximum No Coverage 50% life max $3,000 60% - unlimited
Health:
Hospitalization Private Room Ward Semi Private Hospital Room 120 days/ year semi-private/private max $120/day Semi Private
Drug Coverage $.35 per prescription with benefit card Mandatory Generic - $7 dispensing fee 90% with $2. per prescription,$7 dispensing fee maximum
$10/$20 deductible, 90% after deductible$2 deductible per prescription
Emergency Travel Yes - Emergency Travel Assistance No - must pay up front and submit for re
imbursement
No coverage under core plan Yes - Emergencies only Yes - Emergency Travel Assistance - first 60
daysMedical Supplies & Services Yes Yes Yes at 90% Yes Yes
Private Duty Nursing $10,000 per 12 months per condition Unlimited Yes at 90% to $25,000 annual max $25,000 every 3 years $25,000 per calendar yearHearing Aids Every 5 years $350 in any 36 consecutive months $500/5yrs $1,200 every 4 years $750 every 4 years
Orthotics / Orthopaedic Shoes $450 every 12 months $500 per year 90% to $300 per year 3 pairs per year; 3 pairs per yr at 75% No Orthotics - Yes Orthopedic shoes max.
1 pair per calendar year unlimitedParamedical Services:
- is Doctor's Note required?
Doctor's referral is Not required
$45 per visit
- Includes Chiropractor, Physiotherapist.
Podiatrist, Osteopath, Naturopath, Speech
Therapist, Massage Therapist, Psychologist
- No coverage for Acupuncturist
Dr. Note required for massage and speech
pathologist. Coverage is provided for
Chiropractic, Massage, Speech Pathologist,
Physiotherapist and Clinical Psychologist.
Physiotherapsists, Chiropractors, Massage
Therapy, Acupuncturist, Chiropodist,
Podiatrist, Osteopath, Naturopath,
Psychologist and Speech Therapist
Doctor's referral Not required.
$750/person/benefit year includeschiropdost, podiatrist, chiropractor,
masseur, naturopath, osteopath or
physiotherapist. Psychologist and speech
therapist $25 per 1/2 hour max $1,400each per year.
Doctor's referral is Not required, max. per
classification of practitioner is $1000 in anycalendar year, Max. $65 per hour per visit:Chiropractor, Osteopath, Podiatrist or
Chiropodist, Naturopath, Massage
Therapist, Acupuncturist, Physiotherapist
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Pre-65 Retirement ELO Benefits
Vision:
Coverage
Laser Eye Surgery
Life Insurance
Optional Life Insurance
Accidental Death & Dismemberment
(AD&D)
Employee & Family Assistance Program
(EFAP)
Health Care Spending Account (HCSA)
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APPENDIX H
Pre-65 Retirement ELO Benefits
Region of Peel, Caledon and Mississauga do Not offer Retiree Benefits to ELO
Brampton
$450 per 24 months
- glasses / contact lenses / eye examYes - one time $900 payment available
toward laser eye surgery
- No further vision entitlement for 48
months
No. Ends at Retirement.
Convertible within 31 days without
evidence of insurability.
No. Eligibility ends at Retirement and/or
age 65.
Convertible within 31 days without
evidence of insurability-No. Eligibility ends at Retirement.
Convertible within 31 days without
evidence of insurability.
No - ends at Retirement
No
Hamilton
$300 / 24 months. Includes glasses, eye
exam, elective contact lenses, laser eye
Yes included in the $300 per 24 months.
Coverage at the time of Retirement.
Coverage terminates at age 65.
No. Terminates at Retirement.
No. Terminates at Retirement.
No - ends at Retirement
No
No Coverage
No Coverage
No Coverage
No Coverage
No Coverage
No
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Ottawa Toronto
$340/24 months - eyeglasses, contact
lenses, eye examYes, included in the max coverage above
$2,000
Yes, up to 3x salary to age 65 only,
employee paid premium
No
No
No
Vaughan
$350 any 2 consecutive calendar years
$1,500
$10,000
No. Terminates at Retirement.
No. Terminates at Retirement.
No
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Post-65 Retirement ELO Benefits
Are benefits available to Elected Officials?
Is there Cost-Sharing of benefit costs?
Do ELO Retirement Benefits mirror ELO Active Benefits
(Benefits available while in office)
Dental:
Current ODA Fee Schedule
Dentures & Major Restorative
Orthodontics
Health:
Hospitalization
Drug Coverage
Emergency Travel
Medical Supplies & Services
Private Duty Nursing
Hearing Aids
Orthotics / Orthopaedic Shoes
Paramedical Services:
- is Doctor's note required?
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ost-65 Elected Officials Retirement Benefit
* Caledon, Hamilton, Mississauga, Peel, Toronto do not provide Post-65 Retirement Benefits
Brampton
APPENDIX I
Yes, HCSA Only, based on Eligibility:
- 4 consecutive terms in office
No - HCSA funded by the City to annual maximum
No. HCSA Only, based on Eligibility
No Coverage.
Health Care Spending Account only.
No Coverage.
Health Care Spending Account only.
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Only Vaughan offers Post-65 Retirement Benefits
Yes - Core Benefits based on Eligibility:
- 5 years' continuous serviceNo -100% paid by City
Yes - Health, Dental, Vision - reduced coverage levels
No - Life Insurance, AD&D end at Retirement.
2002 Dental Fee Guide
=
Dental 2 - Periodontics, Endodontics 100%
Dental 3 - Removal and Fixed Prosthodontics, Crowns, Veneers 50%
Max, $3,000 per calendar year
None
Semi Private
$100 deductible per year for over 65. Reimbursement 90%
Yes - Emergency Travel Assistance for first 2 weeks of trip only
Yes
$10,000 per calendar year
$500 every 4 years
No - Orthotics
Yes - Orthopedic shoes max. 1 pair per calendar year unlimited
Max. $500 per calendar year, per classification of practitioner
Max. $65 per hour per visit: Chiropractor, Osteopath, Podiatrist orChiropodist, Naturopath, Massage Therapist, Acupuncturist,Physiotherapist
Vision:
Coverage
Laser Eye Surgery
Life Insurance
Optional Life Insurance
Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
Health Care Spending Account (HCSA)
Eligibility
Entitlement
Details of HCSA Program
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APPENDIX I
No Coverage.
Health Care Spending Account only.
No. Eligibility ends at Retirement.
Convertible within 31 days without evidence of insurability.
No. Eligibility ends at Retirement and/or age 65.
No. Eligibility ends at Retirement.
Convertible within 31 days without evidence of insurability.
No. Eligibility ends at Retirement.
Yes
- Minimum age 65
- Minimum 4 consecutive terms in office
One year HCSA per 2 years in office, i.e.18 years in office = 9 years
HCSA
- initial year pro-rated based on join date i.e. 50% if joining July 1st
$5,000 per year (starting in 2014)- indexed annually
- claims re-imbursement based on CRA guidelines for eligible medical
expenses
- roll-over: 1 year only as per industry standards
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$250 in any 2 consecutive calendar years
None
$10,000
No. Eligibility ends at Retirement and/or age 65.
No. Eligibility ends at Retirement.
Convertible within 31 days without evidence of insurability.
No - ends at retirement
No
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