Resolution 09-017 Establishing Employee Wellness Program CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
SPOKANE COUNTY,WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO.09-017
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY ESTABLISHING AND
SUPPORTING A WELLNESS PROGRAM FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF
SPOKANE VALLEY.
WHEREAS, the City recognizes that employee health is related to lifestyle decisions and many
illnesses and injuries can be prevented by positive individual health practices; and
WHEREAS, the City further recognizes that improvements to employee health, achievable
through active workplace health promotion programs and activities can result in better morale, reduced
absenteeism, and enhanced productivity and performance; and
WHEREAS, the improved fitness and good health of the City's employees is a benefit to our
citizens through more productive employees, and as a prudent strategy to control healthcare expenditures;
and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to attain status through the Association of Washington Cities as a
"Well City"and receive a discounted rate on employee health insurance in that pursuit; 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, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley, Spokane
County, Washington,as follows:
Section 1. The Wellness Program for employees of the City of Spokane Valley is hereby
established and the City Manager is authorized to implement this program pursuant to an appropriate
administrative policy to include a budget for this program. The City Council hereby expresses their
support of the City's wellness program, and provides sustainability of the program.
Section 2. Effective Date. This Resolution shall be effective upon adoption.
Adopted this 15'day of December, 2009.
City of Sp. an Valley
/ •'chard M. .,s.n, Mayor
City Clerk, Christine Bainbridge U ,
Approved as to Form:
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