Grapevine hires new insurance consultant for city staff benefits

City officials are moving forward with a new insurance consultant in 2025 after reaching an agreement with Lockton Dunning Benefits.

In a nutshell

Grapevine City Council approved a $110,000 contract with insurance consultant Lockton Dunning Benefits during a Feb. 18 meeting. The consultant will assist the city with insurance selection for employee benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability, according to a staff memo.

The city had previously consulted with McGriff since 2008, said Melanie Hill, assistant director of Human Resources for the city. The city opened up a request for proposals because officials were looking for a consultant with more advanced reporting capabilities, Hill said.

Lockton was selected from a pool of four firms that submitted a proposal. The firm was selected for their financial management, reporting capabilities and account management expertise, according to the staff memo.

The city’s contract with Lockton will run for three years. Funding for the contract is available in the city’s general fund under the Human Resources department.

Also on the agenda

Grapevine City Council’s Feb. 18 meeting included 10 items on the consent agenda which were approved. Several items authorized renewal of annual contracts for maintenance and other services. The complete agenda can be viewed online.

• Approval of an annual contract for pool maintenance services from CK Pools
  • The action establishes fixed annual pricing for swimming pool maintenance at city facilities on an as-needed basis.
  • Cost: $40,000 (funded from the city’s parks fund)
• Approval of the sale of surplus property
  • The action authorizes the sale of eight vehicles previously used for city services. The vehicles will be auctioned off due to age or condition.