A. Either person in a domestic partnership may initiate termination of the domestic partnership by written notification to the city clerk. The person filing the termination statement must declare that:
1. The domestic partnership is terminated; and
2. A copy of the termination statement has been mailed to the other domestic partner by certified mail, return receipt requested.
B. A domestic partnership terminates when the earlier of the following occurs:
1. One of the persons in the domestic partnership dies; or
2. Ninety (90) days elapse after both partners file a notice of termination of domestic partnership; or
3. Ninety (90) days elapse after one partner files a notice of termination of domestic partnership and provides the city clerk proof that the notice of termination of partnership has been mailed to the other partner at the last known address, or that the partner cannot be located or refuses to accept the mailed notice. A properly mailed notice which is returned as refused or undeliverable shall be adequate proof.
C. If any of the criteria under section 2-6-2 of this chapter cease to exist, the parties shall be ineligible for any benefits based upon the domestic partnership unless otherwise provided by law or the employer.
D. When an employer permits or provides benefits to the domestic partner of an employee, the domestic partner may be eligible to continue to receive benefits for a period of sixty (60) days after the death of the employee. The employer shall give the domestic partner written notice by U.S. mail, postage prepaid, at the address provided by the employee stating whether such benefits are available to the partner. Said notice shall state the date on which group benefit coverage, if any, terminates, and shall state the right, if any, of the domestic partner to transfer benefit coverage to a nongroup plan without lapse of coverage and without providing evidence of good health.
E. No person who has registered as a domestic partner pursuant to section 2-6-3 of this chapter shall be eligible to file a new application for registration as a domestic partner until ninety (90) days have elapsed after the domestic partnership has terminated. (Ord. 94-3647, 11-8-1994)