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I I I I I I I I i I I I I I I I I I I FEDERAL OMNIBUS TRANSPORTATION EMPLOYEE TESTING ACT AND RELATED REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTATION POLICY By: Linde Waite Smith, Administrative Services Manager Background: At its December 12th meeting, the City Council adopted a preliminary policy to implement the Federal Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act. Effective January 1, 1996, the Act applies to all City of Ramsey employees performing duties that require a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and all applicants for positions that require a CDL. Currently there are seven regular full-time employees and five seasonal/temporary employees subject to these regulations. The attached policy, which was adapted from one developed by the City of Brooklyn Park and used since January 1, 1995, is being presented as the final policy. It has been reviewed and modified for adoption by a number of TUG cities. It has been forwarded to City Attorney Bill Goodrich for his review and comments. The preliminary policy was forwarded to AFSCME Local #2454 for review and, as of the date of this writing, no comments have been received. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommendation is for Council adoption of the attached Federal Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing:Act and Related Regulations Implementation Policy, contingent upon the City Attomey's review. Committee Action: Motion to recommend Council adoption of the Federal Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act and Related Regulations Implementation Policy, contingent upon the City Attorney's review. Reviewed By: City Administrator Finance Officer City Attorney Copies also distributed to: AFSCME Local #2454 PC 01/09/96