HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-01-12 98-85 RESOLVE___ COImca ACTION
Item No 98-85
Date: 1-12-95
IteWSubject: RESOLVE: Recognizing the Bangor Public Works Department for Completing Two
Cousecutive Quarters Without a Lost Time Workers' Compensation Claim
Responsible Department: flounce
Commentary: The attached Resolve will recognize the employees of the Public Works Department for
completing two consecutive quarters without a lost time Workers' Compensation claim. Ova the last
several years, the City has made safety apnority. Themefforts,howeverwuldwtbesuc mfulwdwut
the support and involvement of our employees. The employers of Public Works have"" their
mmmitraent to this effort.
Safety is important to us cot only for the cost reductions which are achieved but more importantly because
of the physical and emotional pain and suffering which is associatedwith workplace bristles. The
example of these employers bas seta stendard ofexcellence forthe entre City workforce
Depmtareut Head
Manager's Comments:
I recommend your approval. I would also like to recognize the efforts of Charles Mitchell, our safety and
lass control comdinaror, who bas worked diligently with safety committees throughout the City to
improve our safety practices and records. y/z
City Manager
Associated loformatbn: Resolve
Budget Approval:
Feature Director
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Assigned to councilor Parnham .laniary 12, 1998
CITY OF BANGOR
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Completing Two Consecutive Quarters WiNou[ aLost Time Workers' Compensation Claim
By W City Couneil ofthe aV ofBauOar
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WHEREAS, on Dmembar31,1997,employmsm Ne Baugor Public Works Deportment
completed two consecutive quarters without a lost time Workers' Compensation
claim; and
WHEREAS, the employees ofthe Bangor Public Works Department arewbe commended for
accomplishing their difficult and demarding jobs in a safety conscious mormm;
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MUIREAS, tWsrepme tsasigificantmprovemWfiomprioryeare;and
WHEREAS, the efforlput forth by all employees of Bangor Public Works is a credit to the
improved mvmeness of and the need for workplace safety;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY MUNCH, OF THE CITY OF
BANGOR, thatall employees of the City ofBsngor Public Works Department are
hereby commendd for accomplishing their difficult and demandingjobs under all
weathmcondifions in a safe rammer. The monetary savings associated with this effort are
insignificant compared ss the more important kplarence hompein, suffering, end the
emotional t has s t sh is aellent so with a workplace injury. The Public d orks
their
should serve
has em m excellent smndord for the entire City r amfo i and theireffort
law.
should serve as encouragement for all employem to strive for safety N the workplace.
IN CITY COUNCIL
January 12, 1998. 1 98-85
Passed
8 E 5 0 L Y E
CLERK
Recoenieine the Ran2or public Works
Department Employees for Completing two
Consecutive Quarters Without a Lost Time
Worker's Compensation Claim
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