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,~.y of <br /> <br />'Vel' <br /> <br />** ITEM 3.3.** <br /> <br />MEMORANDUM <br /> <br />TO: <br /> <br />FROM: <br /> <br />DATE: <br /> <br />SUBJECT: <br /> <br />Mayor & City Council <br /> <br />Lori Ziemer <br />Safety Committee Chairperson <br /> <br />October 27, 1997 <br /> <br />Approval to Renew MMUA Safety <br />Program Services Agreement <br /> <br />In September, 1996 the City Council approved a Services Agreement with Minnesota <br />Municipal Utilities Association (MMUA) to participate in its Regional Safety Program <br />in conjunction with Elk River Utilities. This Services Agreement expires December 31, <br />1997 and will automatically renew for another twelve month period unless terminated by <br />written notice to MMUA. <br /> <br />The total cost for the safety program for 1998 is projected to be $15,282. The fee is <br />calculated based on a fixed fee charged to each participating entity plus a per employee <br />fee. Based on the cost apportionment between the Utilities and the City, the City's share <br />will be approximately $7,122 with funding to come from the Self-Insurance Fund. <br /> <br />With the assistance of MMUA's Safety Coordinator, the Safety Committee has <br />developed written OSHA required Safety programs and provided monthly safety training <br />for all employees in order to promote better safety standards. In addition, MMUA <br />conducts safety inspections of City facilities to monitor compliance with safety standards <br />and works with departments to maintain a safe working environment for its employees. <br /> <br />Action Requested <br /> <br />The City Council is asked to approve the renewal of the Services Agreement with <br />Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association for participation in its Regional Safety <br />Program. <br /> <br />13065 Orono Parkway · P.O. Box 490 · Elk River, MN 55330 · TDD & Phone: (612) 441-7420 · Fax: (612) 441-7425 <br /> <br /> <br />