O-2005-1708-B Passed (original 1990)

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- e REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: 02-14-2005 Appropriation Requested By: Sherri Samp!ilon Source of Funds: Department: HURlRA R.eliour~eli Account Number: 6062-515.50-08 Report: Resolution: Ordinance: x Amount Budgeted: 21,000 Exhibits: Ordinance 2001-1708-B Amount Requested: 21,000 Exhibits: Dru2 and Alcohol Abuse Policy Budgeted Item: YES NO Exhibits: Commercial Motor Vehicle SlIhdance Ahu!ile Policy SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION The initial request for revisions to the Drug and Alcohol Abuse Policy was reviewed by Council on January 10, 2005. The policies were discussed further at the Council Workshop on January 24,2005. Revisions as discussed, and highlighted in yellow, have been incorporated in the attached policies. Please include an agenda item request to replace Ordinance No. 2001-1708 - A. Ordinance No. 2001-1708 - B, will replace the previous Drug and Alcohol Abuse Policy and Procedures for the City of La Porte with 2 separate policies. The "Drug and Alcohol Abuse Policy" will apply to elected and appointed City officials, all employees, contract employees in designated positions; and all job applicants for public safety, safety sensitive and security sensitive positions. The second policy, "Commercial Motor Vehicle Substance Abuse Policy" will apply to all employees who hold a commercial driver's license and are required as part of their employment to operate a commercial motor vehicle for the City, as well as to applicants for positions requiring the operation of commercial motor vehicles, as the term commercial motor vehicle is defined under Title 49 C.F.R. Part 382. The City of La Porte has a vital interest in maintaining a safe, healthful and efficient working environment. Being under the influence of an illegal drug or alcohol on the job poses serious safety and health risks to the user and to all those who work with the user. The use, sale, manufacture, purchase, transfer or possession of an illegal drug in the workplace, and the use, possession, or being under the influence of alcohol also poses unacceptable risks for safe, healthful and efficient operations.. The City further expresses its intent through these policies to comply with Federal and State rules, regulations, or laws that relate to the maintenance of a workplace free from illegal drugs and alcohol. Both policies will be effective on March 01,2005. Unannounced biological testing will not be conducted during a period of thirty days immediately following the effective date of these policies. Amnesty will not apply to biological testing for pre-employment and post-accident situations. Action Required bv Council: Consider approving request to replace previous ordinance. d.-~-Oj ate