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-~ r ~~ <br />{ <br />( <br />ity of ~ <br />lk~ • <br />River <br />TO: <br />FROM: <br />DATE: <br />MEMORANDUM <br />Mayor and City Council <br />Sandra Thackeray, City Clerk <br />October 16, 1995 <br />ITEM 5.7. <br />SUBJECT: Drug and Alcohol Testing Program <br />ATTACHMENTS <br />~ The Minnesota Counties Insurance Trust Drug and Alcohol Testing <br />Program Participation Agreement <br />~ An article provided by the League of Minnesota Cities entitled "Drug and <br />Alcohol Testing for Commercial Drivers." <br />~ Service Agreement between the Minnesota Counties Insurance Trust, and <br />MEDTOX, Inc. <br />• <br />INTROD UCTION <br />New federal regulations require implementation of drug and alcohol testing <br />for drivers who are required to have a commercial driver's license (CDL). <br />The intent of this law is to provide for safer roads, airways and tracks by <br />removing drivers who are impaired by alcohol or drugs. <br />BACKGROUND <br />The City of Elk River is in the process of developing a Drug and Alcohol <br />Testing Program to comply with the Federal requirements. To comply with <br />the law the City is required to do the following: <br />/ Write a drug and alcohol testing policy <br />/ Arrange for alcohol tests including authorized equipment and a breath <br />alcohol technician <br />/ Arrange for drug tests including a collection site, a certified laboratory <br />• and a medical review officer <br />13065 Orono Parkway • P.O. Box 490 • Elk River, MN 55330 • (612) 441-7420 • Fax: (612) 441-7425 <br />