Ordinance 2012-30 - Health Benefits-Retirement ORDINANCE NO. 2012-30
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE ACTING CITY
MANAGER, ACTING FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TO ENTER INTO
ALL NECESSARY AGREEMENTS WITH THE EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS
TO EXTEND FEDERAL HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFITS (MEDICARE) TO THE OFFICERS AND
EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE UNDER PROVISIONS OF 42 UNITED STATES
CODE 418, TITLE 6, CHAPTER 606, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE AND OTHER APPLICABLE
STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS; AUTHORIZING THE ACTING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
ALL SAID NECESSARY AGREEMENTS AND INSTRUMENTS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SAID
CITY COUNCIL AND CITY; DIRECTING THE CITY DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO MAKE
ASSESSMENTS, COLLECTIONS, AND REPORTS; AND ORDERING THE ALLOCATION OF
SUFFICIENT MONEY FROM AVAILABLE FUNDS TO CARRY OUT THE PROVISIONS OF SAID
LAWS.
WHEREAS, under the provisions of Title 6, Chapter 606, Texas Government Code, as amended; and 42 United States
Code 418, as amended, political entities of this state may enter into agreements with the Employees Retirement System of
Texas and secure the benefits of federal Health Insurance (Medicare) as outlined in those laws and for the purpose of
carrying out the provisions of the above-mentioned acts;and
WHEREAS, certain employees who were employed with the City during or before 1986, may not be covered by Medicare
without the completion of certain procedures on the part of the City,through the ERS-Texas program;and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of this City Council to authorize the making of any and all necessary Agreements in order to
secure Medicare benefits for applicable employees, through the ERS-Texas program, using an individual choice
referendum;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS,
that:
Section 1. That the Acting City Manager acting for and on behalf of the City of Huntsville, shall enter into all necessary
agreements with the Employees Retirement System of Texas for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of the above-
mentioned acts and laws.
Section 2. That the Acting City Manager is hereby appointed as agent of the City Council and of the City to execute all
necessary agreements and instruments for and on behalf of said City Council and City.
Section 3. That the City Director of Finance is hereby directed to be the person responsible for making assessments,
collections,payments,and reports,as required by the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
Section 4. That a sufficient sum of money be allocated from available funds for the purpose of carrying out the provisions
of the above-mentioned acts.
Section 5. That the provisions of this ordinance are severable and the invalidity of any part of this ordinance shall not affect
the validity of the remainder of the ordinance.
Section 6.This ordinance shall take effect immediately after its passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED on this the 19th day of June 2012.
THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE TEXAS
Mac Woodwar , Mayor
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Woodward, City SeCIP7ry tn. d Schnell -r, City Attorney