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Date: 1-25-99
ItemisubjecC Resolve, Recognizing the Employees of the Public Works Department for their
Exceptions] Safety Record
Responsible DeDanmeat: Finance
Commentary:
The employees of our Public Works Deparhnent have recenRy completed two consecutive quarters
without a lost time injury. Over the post year and ahalf, the Deparmtem has had only two mina lost time
injuries, both of which occurred during last winter's ice stem.
m we know, employees of the Departvent perform their duties under all conditions and ere exposed to
significant hazards posed by weather conditions, traffic, and heavy construction and maintenance
activities. Then exemplary safety record is a testament to the commitment of each and every employ"
not only to get the work done bat to do it safely. The Del aMrent has a very, active safety committee, led
by Jerry Hughes, and works closely with the City's Safety Coordinator, Charlie Mitchell.
The mtached ]Resolve will recognize the Deportment's safety record and accomplishments
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Associated lnforeadon:
Resolve
Budget Approval:
Finance Dsvotor
Legal Approval:
Citysolicitof
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Aesiymed m Ccunci]ar A1sa.h,tre Jauwry 25, 1999
CITY OF BANGOR
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By W qty Council ofthe city Mannon.:
WBEREAS, the Public Works Department has recently concluded two crearsomifive quarters without a lost -
time injury; and
WHEREAS, over thelast five classroom, the Department hes had only two minor lost time injuries, both of
which occurred during the ice storm of January, 1998; and
WHEREAS, these accomplishments are even more impressive given the Department's mission and the
extent to which employees are exposed to the hazards of weather, traffic, and heavy
construction and maintenance activities; and
WHEREAS, this remrd is a teaencent m the commitment of each and every employee of the Department
to not only get the work done but to do it yr a safe and efficient maturer; and
WHEREAS, this effort has bees lead by a vay alive and effective safety committee which works closely
with the City's Safety Coordinator;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BANGOR, THAT we motley recagNzz the safety record ofthe Department of Public Works
and esprees our appreciation to the members of the Departmeat's safety committee and each
and every employee for thew commitment to paf thaw duties in a sof and efficient
fashion ander challenging conditions.
Passed and approved this the 25th day of January 1999.
IN CITY COUNCIL
January 25, 1999
Passed 99-62
R E S O L V E
ITY L - A...m.+•N�. the mol oveas of the public
Works Department for their Exceptional
Safety 9ecord
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