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TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO ADDENDUM TO EXTEND SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR A THREE YEAR PERIOD WITH SEDGWICK CMS, AS THE PROVIDER FOR THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATION SERVICES FOR THE SELF INSURED WORKERS COMPENSATION PROGRAM AND STATE FUND CLAIMS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
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WHEREAS, in March of 2011 the City of Gahanna changed from a fully insured program to a self insured program for our Workers Compensation program; and
WHEREAS, the City also entered into an agreement with Sedgwick CMS as Third Party Administrator to assist with the program, and the Director of Human Resources has recommended we extend the service agreement with them for an additional period of three (3) years; and
WHEREAS, it is imperative to extend this agreement so that the Third Party Administer, Sedgwick CMS, will continue to be available to the City in the new year, 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 enter into Addendum to Extend Service Agreement for an Additional Period of three years, with SEDGWICK CMS, 6377 Emerald Parkway, Dublin, Ohio 43016, for Third Party Administration of our self insured workers compensation program and state fund claims; Agreement attached as EXHIBIT A and made a part herein.
Section 2. That funding will be set aside in the 2013 Appropriations to various Workers Compensation accounts to cover the herein 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 immediately upon passage by this Council and on date of signature approval by the Mayor.