HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 17 - Employee Assistance Program MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: AUGUST 4, 2026
SUBJECT: RENEWAL OF CONTRACT FOR EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
(EAP) WITH OPTUM.
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider the renewal of a contract for the Employee
Assistance Program (EAP) with Optum Behavioral Health.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in General Fund in the estimated annual amount of
$42,000.
BACKGROUND: The EAP is a voluntary and confidential program which helps employees
through various life challenges that may adversely affect job performance,
health, and personal wellbeing. 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.