File #: ORD. 17-019    Version: 1 Name: Council Compensation/Benefits
Type: Ordinance Status: Adopted
File created: 3/23/2017 In control: City Council
On agenda: 3/27/2017 Final action: 4/24/2017
Title: AN ORDINANCE SETTING COMPENSATION FOR COUNCIL MEMBERS AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE OPTION OF OBTAINING FAMILY VISION AND DENTAL INSURANCE COVERAGE AND THE CONTINUATION OF A LIFE INSURANCE FRINGE BENEFIT
Sponsors: Edward Dildine

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AN ORDINANCE SETTING COMPENSATION FOR COUNCIL MEMBERS AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE OPTION OF OBTAINING FAMILY VISION AND DENTAL INSURANCE COVERAGE AND THE CONTINUATION OF A LIFE INSURANCE FRINGE BENEFIT

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WHEREAS, the Council Members of the City are accumulating new and additional requirements as to time and effort; and,

 

WHEREAS,   they should be compensated for their time and effort; and,

 

WHEREAS,  Council's annual salary has not been adjusted for over twenty-five (25) years; and,

 

WHEREAS, Council has been previously afforded the opportunity to obtain Family Vision and Dental Insurance coverage administratively and now wishes to pass legislation authorizing said coverage, as well as the continuation of a life insurance benefit.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GROVEPORT, FRANKLIN COUNTY, OHIO, A MAJORITY OF ITS MEMBERS CONCURRING:

 

Section 1:  That  members of Council shall be compensated at the rate of  Six Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($6,000.00) per year, effective January 1, 2018.

 

Section 2:     That members of Council shall have Family Vision and Dental Insurance coverage.

 

Section 3That members of Council shall have a life insurance benefit in the amount of one (1) times his/her salary.

 

Section 4That for the reasons stated in the preamble hereto which are made a part hereof, this Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Lance Westcamp, Mayor

 

 

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Ruthanne Sargus Ross, Clerk of Council

 

 

 

Approved as to form:

 

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Kevin C. Shannon, Law Director