City of Columbus - File #: 0014-2011

• File #: 0014-2011
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 1/5/2011
• In control: Administration Committee
• On agenda: 1/24/2011
• Final action: 1/24/2011
• Title: To make appropriations for the 12 months ending January 31, 2012 for the funding of the City employee insurance programs; and to declare an emergency. ($125,566,684.00)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
1/26/2011	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
1/25/2011	1	MAYOR	Signed
1/24/2011	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
1/24/2011	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
1/14/2011	1	HR Drafter	Sent for Approval
1/14/2011	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
1/14/2011	1	HR Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
1/13/2011	1	HR Drafter	Sent for Approval
1/13/2011	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Disapproved
1/12/2011	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
1/12/2011	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
1/11/2011	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
1/11/2011	1	HR Drafter	Sent for Approval
1/10/2011	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
1/9/2011	1	HR Drafter	Sent for Approval
1/7/2011	1	HR DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
1/5/2011	1	HR Drafter	Sent for Approval

Explanation

To maintain the employee insurance programs in accordance with the negotiated labor contracts, appropriation is necessary for the continuation of all employee benefits programs. To determine the amounts necessary for the annual appropriation, current utilization and projected future claims were analyzed and trended on the basis of an 18-month trend of actual city utilization in conjunction with industry trends, as well as actuarial services. The appropriation included 2011 budgeted amounts, employee premium contributions and COBRA premium deposits.

FISCAL IMPACT: Claims costs and administrative fees for 2011 and are estimated at $125,566,684.00. A total of $125,566,684.00 is projected to be required for 2011. These funds are needed to cover the costs of the City employee insurances.
Appropriation is being made to the following programs:

Medical Plan (including COBRA) $ 85,824,684.00
Occupational Health Clinic $ 250,000.00
Dental Plan $ 7,340,000.00
Drug Plan $ 27,057,000.00
Vision Plan $ 1,110,00000
Life Plan $ 1,100,000.00
Disability Plan $ 2,885,000.00
TOTAL $125,566,684.00

Title

To make appropriations for the 12 months ending January 31, 2012 for the funding of the City employee insurance programs; and to declare an emergency. ($125,566,684.00)


Body

WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the City of Columbus in that it is immediately necessary for aforementioned purpose for the preservation of the public health, peace, property, safety, and welfare;

Now, Therefore,

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS, OHIO

SECTION 1. That from the monies in and from all monies estimated to come into the Employee Benefits Fund 502, from any and all sources during the 12 months ending January 31, 2012, the following appropriations are hereby authorized and directed:

See attachment: 2011 Appropriation attachment

SECTION 2. T...