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 Columbus Fire Fighters Union Local 67, IAFF 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 is paid by the Employee Benefits Trust Fund.
Title
To accept the Letter of Agreement between the City and the Columbus Fire Fighters Union Local 67 (IAFF Local 67) regarding health benefits plan enhancements effective January 1, 2014, and to declare an emergency.
Body
WHEREAS, representatives of the City and the IAFF Local 67 entered into a Letter of Agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto, which enhances the health benefits plans of IAFF Local 67 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 IAFF Local 67 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 IAFF Local 67 enhances the health benefits plan of IAFF Local 67 bargaining unit members in accordance with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010.
Section 2. That City Council, in the best interests of the City, hereby recognizes and accepts the Letter of Agreement between the City and the IAFF Local 67, a copy of which is attache...
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