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TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SUBMIT APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF AUTHORIZATION TO OPERATE AS A SELF-INSURED RISK TO THE OHIO BUREAU OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION TO BE EFFECTIVE MARCH 1, 2012 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2013; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
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WHEREAS, in March of 2011, the City of Gahanna changed from fully insured to self insured for our Workers Compensation Program; and
WHEREAS, each year the Bureau of Workers' Compensation requires employers to submit application for the new plan year; and
WHEREAS, the BWC requests that application be submitted 60 to 90 days before the March 1, 2012 effective date for time to review and evaluate the employer; and
WHEREAS, it is critical for the orderly flow of business to proceed with this application so it will be in effect by March 1, 2012, and all for the preservation of the public peace, property, health, safety and welfare;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GAHANNA, STATE OF OHIO:
Section 1. That the Mayor is hereby authorized to submit APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF AUTHORIZATION TO OPERATE AS A SELF-INSURED RISK to the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation, to be effective March 1, 2012; Application attached as EXHIBIT A and made a part herein.
Section 2. That, for the reasons set forth in the preamble herein above, this ordinance is declared emergency legislation and shall be in full force and effect immediately upon passage by this Council and on date of signature approval by the Mayor.