HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-02-43RESOLUTION NO. R-02-43
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA,
ESTABLISHING A SAFETY INCENTIVE PROGRAM;
PROVIDING FOR FUNDING; ESTABLISHING COVERED
EMPLOYEES; ESTABLISHING A POLICY; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City is experiencing a large increases in worker's compensation
premiums due to a significant increase in the City's experience rating; and
WHEREAS, incentive programs are widely used in an effort to curtail costs associated
with various programs in municipalities; and
WHEREAS, this type of incentive program has been successfully employed in reducing
worker's compensation rates in the Town of Jupiter, Florida; and
WHEREAS, it is in the City of Sebastian's interest to reduce worker's compensation
premiums to a minimum and more manageable level,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEBASTIAN, THAT:
Section 1. ESTABLISHMENT OF SAFETY INCENTIVE PROGRAM. Them is
hereby established a Safety Incentive Program in the City of Sebastian which shall be
administered by the City Manager or designee.
Section 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF FUNDING. Initial funding shall be $25,000, in
total, and is hereby established as a reserve in the General Fund, Golf Course Fund and the
Airport Fund in proportion to the personnel covered. The initial funding shall be established
from existing fund balances and retained earnings for the respective funds.
Section 3. COVERED EMPLOYEES. All full-time employees, other than
Department Directors and Charter Officers, and permanent part-time employees shall be
covered by the Safety Incentive Program.
Section 4. POLICY. A separate policy shall be promulgated and approved by the City
Manager setting forth eligibility requirements, distribution percentages, timing for distribution,
and future funding.
Section 5. CONFLICTS. All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith
are hereby repealed.
Section 6. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Resolution shall become effective on October
1, 2002.
It was moved for adoption by Councilmember Coniglio
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Barczyk
put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
and, upon being
Mayor Walter Barnes aye
Vice Mayor James A. Hill absent
Councilmember Ray Coniglio aye
Councilmember Joe Bm'czyk aye
Councilmember Ed Majcher absent
The Mayor thereupon declared this Resolution duly passed and adopted this 25th day of September,
2002.
CiTY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORiDA
By: k)/',~O ~20,rx~,c.J~
Mayor Walter Barnes
ATTEST:
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City C le~rk
Approved as to folTn and content for
reliance by the City of Sebastian only:
Rich Stringer, City Attorne~ ~'