CITY OF BURIEN, WASHINGTON

                                                             

RESOLUTION NO. 187

 

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURIEN ESTABLISHING A CITY EMPLOYEE WELLNESS PROGRAM AND IMPLEMENTATION POLICIES

 

 

            WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes that employees’ health is related to lifestyle decisions and many illnesses and injuries can be prevented by positive individual health practices; and

 

            WHEREAS, the City Council further recognizes that improvements to employee health, achievable through active work place health promotion programs and activities can result in better morale, reduced absenteeism, and enhanced productivity and performance; and

 

            WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to implement a City Employee Wellness Program aimed at preventing illnesses and injuries and promoting better morale, reduced absenteeism, and enhanced productivity and performance among City employees;

 

            NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURIEN, WASHINGTON, DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

 

            Section 1.  Adoption and Purpose Statement.  A City Employee Wellness Program is hereby adopted.  The purpose of the Employee Wellness Program is to develop, promote, and carry out those policies, programs, and activities that improve the health and well-being of the City employees, contribute to a healthful work environment, and provide employees with sufficient information to make informed lifestyle decisions.

 

            Section 2.  Voluntary Participation.  Any participation in the program and activities of the City Employee Wellness Program will be strictly on a voluntary basis.

 

            Section 3.  Program Coordinator.  The Community Relations and Human Resources

Director, or designee, shall serve as Program Coordinator.  The Program Coordinator shall direct the City Wellness Team which shall be comprised of volunteer representatives from the City departments.

 

            Section 4.  Meetings.  To promote active participation in the City Employee Wellness Program, the Program Coordinator will schedule regular meetings of the City Wellness Team.  At the meetings, the City Wellness Team may plan programs and activities and perform evaluations of ongoing programs and activities.

 

            Section 5.  Resources.  Existing resources within the City which are available to the general public, such as Seahurst Park, the Community Center, other City parks and programs and activities will be considered for utilization by the City Wellness Team in preparing their plans.  In addition, the City Wellness Team shall utilize the resources and assistance of the Association of Washington Cities Wellness Program.

 

            Section 6.  Program Support.  A report on the Wellness Program activities shall be provided to the City Council annually.  The Director of the Community Relations and HR department shall make a recommendation for allocations in the budget process for the City Council’s review and approval to support the City Wellness Program.

 

Section 7.  Effective Date. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon passage by the Burien City Council.

 

            ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURIEN, WASHINGTON, AT A REGULAR MEETING THEREOF THIS 1ST DAY OF DECEMBER, 2003.

 

 

CITY OF BURIEN

/s/ Wing Woo, Mayor

 

 

ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:

/s/ Janice Roegner, City Clerk

 

 

Approved as to form:

/s/ Lisa Marshall, City Attorney

 

Filed with the City Clerk: November 26, 2003

Passed by the City Council: December 1, 2003

Resolution No. 187