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Request for Approval to exempt AFSCME and IAFF union, as well as non-union employees from Public Act 152 for benefit plan year 2016
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Whereas, Public Act 152 mandates specified health care premium contributions by City employees unless the governing body elects to exempt employees by a two-thirds majority vote,
Whereas, projected health care cost increases for 2016 continue to be consistent with objectives established by City Council,
Whereas, the City administration intends to maintain the same health care strategy for the City’s non-union employees in 2016,
Resolved, the City of Rochester Hills shall be exempt from the requirements of Public Act 152 of 2011 to the extent that comparably cost-effective City medical plan contributions are maintained in ratified union agreements between the City and AFSCME locals 2491, 1917.28 and IAFF local 3472 for the plan year beginning January 1, 2016.