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TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH BRONSON BATTLE CREEK HOSPITAL, DBA HELPNET EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
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WHEREAS, the City has had an employee assistance program for several years and wishes to continue this program; and
WHEREAS, Council passed ORD-0123-2010 to allow Battle Creek Health Systems to assume our employee assistance program effective August 10, 2010; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Human Resources is recommending we renew the contract with Bronson Battle Creek Hospital, dba HelpNet Employee Assistance Program; and
WHEREAS, HelpNet has offered us a renewal with no cost increase and a three year rate guarantee; and
WHEREAS, it is imperative to move forward with legislation at this time to be effective January 1, 2015; 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, COUNTY OF FRANKLIN, STATE OF OHIO:
Section 1. That the Mayor is hereby authorized to enter into contract with BRONSON BATTLE CREEK HOSPITAL, dba HelpNet Employee Assistance Program, 36 Manchester, Battle Creek, MI 49037, as the provider of EAP services for the City; contract attached as EXHIBIT A, and made a part herein.
Section 2. That funding will be set aside in multiple accounts to cover the associated costs.
Section 3. 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 upon passage by this Council and on date of signature approval by the Mayor.