Explanation
In accordance with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010, the City of Columbus will provide for designated health benefits plan enhancements, effective January 1, 2014.
The passage of this ordinance indicates Council's acceptance of the Letter of Agreement between the City and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), Ohio Council 8, Local 1632, signed by the designated representatives, a copy of which is attached hereto.
Emergency action is recommended in order to implement the terms of the Letter of Agreement in a timely manner.
The health benefits plan enhancements will be paid for by the Employee Benefits Trust Fund.
Title
To accept the Letter of Agreement between the City and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), Ohio Council 8, Local 1632 regarding health benefits plan enhancements effective January 1, 2014, and to declare an emergency.
Body
WHEREAS, representatives of the City and the AFSCME, Ohio Council 8, Local 1632 entered into a Letter of Agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto, which enhances the health benefits plans of AFSCME Local 1632 bargaining unit members in accordance with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the City in that it is immediately necessary to implement health benefits enhancements for AFSCME Local 1632 bargaining unit members in accordance with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010, thereby preserving the public peace, property, health, safety, and welfare; Now, Therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
Section 1. The Letter of Agreement between the City and the AFSCME, Ohio Council 8, Local 1632 enhances the health benefits plan of AFSCME Local 1632 bargaining unit members in accordance with thePatient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010.
Section 2. That City Council, in the best...
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