Explanation
Background:
Silver Sneakers is an added benefit to Medicare members that allows them access to fitness centers at no cost to the member. As a Healthways Provider we must track the attendance of Silver Sneaker members to our facilities and in turn will be reimbursed by Healthways for every visit. This program is at no cost to the City of Columbus. The Silver Sneaker program is currently offered by numerous facilities and municipalities in Franklin County.
Principal Parties:
Healthways, Inc
1445 S. Spectrum Blvd. Suite 100
Chandler, AZ. 85286
Title
To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into a revenue-generating contract with American Healthways Services, LLC for the implementation of the “Silver Sneakers” program; and to declare an emergency. ($0)
Body
WHEREAS, it is necessary to enter into an agreement with American Healthways Services, LLC for implementation of the "Silver Sneakers" program; and
WHEREAS, The program will promote the use of recreation programs and facilities among Medicare members at no cost to them, and generate revenue to the City; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Department of Recreation and Parks in that it is immediately necessary to enter into an agreement with American Healthways Services, LLC so that citizens can begin to utilize this program; and NOW, THEREFORE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of Recreation and Parks be and is hereby authorized and directed to to enter into an agreement with American Healthways Services, LLC for implementation of the "Silver Sneakers" program
SECTION 2. That the "Silver Sneakers" program is revenue-generating and will not require the City to expend any funds.
SECTION 3. That for reasons stated in the preamble hereto, which is hereby made a part hereof, this ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure and shall take effect and be in fo...
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