HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 09 - Employee Assistance ProgramMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: JULY 1, 2025
SUBJECT: RENEWAL OF CONTRACT FOR EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
(EAP) WITH OPTUM.
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider the renewal of a contract for Employee
Assistance Program (EAP) with Optum Behavioral Health.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds available in General Fund (Human Resources) in the estimated
annual amount of $45,000.
BACKGROUND: The EAP is a voluntary, confidential program which helps employees
through various life challenges that may adversely affect job performance,
health, and personal well-being. This program allows employees and their
dependents access to 24/7 mental health care. In addition, they offer
legal, financial, and work life balance assistance to ensure our employees
are reaching their full potential with the City of Grapevine.
Optum EAP has provided these services since 2021 with satisfactory
results. The estimated cost includes a 3% increase due to the increasing
costs of mental health services.