HomeMy WebLinkAboutPO 6932: AMENDING THE PERSONNEL POLICY PROVIDING FOR A COVI-19 HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY P. 0. No. 6932
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 78, ARTICLE II, DIVISION 5
OF THE PERSONNEL POLICY OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
ADDING SECTION 78-191 TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
PROVIDING FOR A COVID-19 HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY
WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020, a Declaration of State of Disaster was issued by
Governor Greg Abbott as a result of the wide-spread danger to the public as a result of
COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Ordinance No. 20-23, the Mayor and City Council of the
City of Port Arthur declared a Public Health Emergency as a result of the COVID-19
pandemic; and
WHEREAS, on March 24, 2020, the Mayor issued a Declaration of Disaster due
to the far-reaching impact of the disease and its impact on the community which has
been extended and is currently in effect; and
WHEREAS, in order to reduce the risk of exposure to COVID-19 in the
workplace, it is necessary for the City to implement procedures which strictly comply
with guidance issued by federal, state, and local authorities. The proposed policy will
outline the specific steps that the City will take to reduce the risk of employee exposure
to COVID-19 in the workplace; and
WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interest of the City to implement this
ordinance as it sets forth the preventative measures required as it relates to work
practice controls, cleaning and disinfecting procedures, what to do if a worker becomes
sick, and
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personal protective equipment ("PPE"). Moreover, individual departments may have
additional protocols based on the nature of the job duties and work setting.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR:
Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct.
Section 2. That the City of Port Arthur's COVID-19 Healthy and Safety Policy
attached hereto as Exhibit "A" is hereby adopted.
Section 3. That this being an ordinance that does not require publication, it
will be effective immediately upon passage.
Section 4. That all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are
herein repealed to the extent of the conflict. The personnel policies to the employees
shall also be amended accordingly.
Section 5. That a copy of the caption of this Ordinance be spread upon the
Minutes of the City Council.
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this day of January A.D., 2021,
at a Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, by the following vote: AYES:
Mayor: ,
Councilmembers:
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NOES: .
Charlotte Moses, Mayor Pro Tern
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ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Valecia Tize • City Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Ronald Burton, City Manager
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EXHIBIT "A"
WILL BE PRESENTED AT
OR BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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