Label
Vision Benefits of America
Human Resources
Tyrome Alexander (x1031)
Revised
Title
Authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement for vision insurance services for a term of three (3) years; and further authorizing the expenditure of funds from the Healthcare Internal Service Fund; and declaring an emergency.
Body
SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
The City of Toledo's previous contract is with VBA, and will expire on August 31, 2021.
The City of Toledo's Department of Human Resources sought competitive requests for proposals in accordance with law and received five (5) proposals for vision insurance services for the City of Toledo's employees. The Human Resources Department reviewed each proposal, and it was determined that VBA presented the lowest and best proposal. It is estimated that the cost associated with this agreement will be approximately $53,000 per year.
Summary
NOW THEREFORE, Be it ordained by Council of the City of Toledo:
SECTION 1. That the Mayor is authorized to enter into a three-year agreement with Vision Benefits of America to provide vision insurance services. Such Agreement shall contain terms and conditions deemed proper and requisite according to the Director of Law and Director of Human Resources.
SECTION 2. That expenditures for healthcare related third party vision insurance services are authorized from the Healthcare Internal Service Fund Account Code 7083-17100-1156001STDSTD. That said costs shall then be allocated to Account Code 517400 within the various City organization units.
SECTION 3. That the Director of Finance is authorized to draw warrant or warrants against the account code in Section 2 in payment of the authorized obligations upon presentation of proper voucher or vouchers.
SECTION 4. That this Ordinance is declared to be an emergency measure and shall be in force and effect from and after its passage. The reason for the emergency lies in the fact that same is necess...
Click here for full text