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Consider approving a contract with LegalShield to provide legal and identity protection to eligible City of Lawton employees effective July 1, 2023, and authorize the Mayor and City clerk to execute the contracts.
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INITIATOR: Craig Akard, Human Resources Director
STAFF INFORMATION SOURCE: Craig Akard, Human Resources Director
BACKGROUND: The City of Lawton provides LegalShield protection to city of Lawton employees and their families. Due to the current contract with Legal Shield expiring, our brokers, Higginbotham, was contacted to publish an RFP for coverage. Higginbotham received a proposal from LegalShield. Agreements listed as exhibits have been approved by the City Attorney's office. Open enrollment is set to begin on May 15, 2023 with informational classes.
EXHIBIT: LegalShield Employer Agreement
KEY ISSUES: Does the City of Lawton wish to enter into a contract with LegalShield for legal and identity protection.
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STAFF RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the agreement with LegalShield for employee legal and identity protection for eligible City of Lawton employees effective July 1, 2023, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement.