City of Columbus - File #: 1602-2003

• File #: 1602-2003
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 6/12/2003
• In control: Administration Committee
• On agenda: 7/28/2003
• Final action: 7/30/2003
• Title: To authorize the Director of the Department of Human Resources to enter into a 12-month contract with the Emilcott/Safex Company for the purpose of providing assistance as may be necessary in industrial hygiene services and safety program assistance to all divisions; to authorize the expenditure of $100,000 from the General Fund; to waive the competitive bid requirements of the Columbus City Codes; and to declare an emergency ($100,000)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
7/30/2003	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
7/29/2003	1	MAYOR	Signed
7/28/2003	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
7/28/2003	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
7/25/2003	1	HR Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
7/25/2003	1	City Clerk's Office	Sent back for Clarification/Correction
7/2/2003	1	HR Drafter	Sent for Approval
7/2/2003	1	HR Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
7/2/2003	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
7/2/2003	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
7/2/2003	1	City Clerk's Office	Sent back for Clarification/Correction
6/23/2003	1	HR Drafter	Sent for Approval
6/23/2003	1	HR Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
6/23/2003	1	ODI DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
6/23/2003	1	City Clerk's Office	Sent back for Clarification/Correction
6/19/2003	1	HR Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
6/19/2003	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
6/18/2003	1	HR Drafter	Sent for Approval
6/18/2003	1	HR Drafter	Sent for Approval
6/18/2003	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
6/18/2003	1	Auditor Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
6/18/2003	1	EBOCO Reviewer	Sent for Approval
6/17/2003	1	HR Drafter	Sent for Approval
6/17/2003	1	HR Drafter	Sent for Approval
6/17/2003	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
6/17/2003	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Disapproved
6/16/2003	1	HR Drafter	Sent for Approval
6/16/2003	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Disapproved
6/13/2003	1	HR Drafter	Sent for Approval
6/13/2003	1	HR DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
6/13/2003	1	HR DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
6/13/2003	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Disapproved
6/12/2003	1	HR Drafter	Sent for Approval

Explanation

Since 1997, the City of Columbus has participated in the Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) Premium Discount Program (PDP), exhibiting an ongoing effort to further promote workplace safety, efficient claims management and effective managed care. Involvement in the Drug Free Workplace Program further exemplifies a commitment to employee health and safety. As a result of its participation in Bureau sponsored Premium Discount Programs the City has periodically received Workers' Compensation Premium rebates. The Bureau has steadfastly encouraged employers to invest their rebates toward the enhancement of occupational health and safety programs and initiatives. This legislation enables the City to do so.

The City, through the Health Department's Occupational Health Clinic, historically provided industrial hygiene and other occupational health services to various Departments and Divisions. The industrial hygiene services as required by State and Federal law, were accomplished by a full time staff of industrial hygienists and other health service providers. Although the clinic has remained open, the industrial hygiene services have been discontinued due to significant budgetary constraints. These services continue to be required by State and Federal law and are currently being performed on a sporadic and inefficient basis. This practice is inconsistent with the administration's desire to improve the level of workplace safety and decrease the risk of exposure to injury.

This legislation authorizes the Director of Human Resources to enter into a 12-month contract with Emilcott/Safex Company to assist the City in providing industrial hygiene services and safety program assistance to all divisions (this allocation does not include costs that may be associated with purchasing or renting new equipment and training. Those cost will be addressed in separate legislation). It is imperative that industrial hygiene services and safety program assistance t...