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RESOLUTION NO.3964
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RENTON,WASIDNGTON,
SUPPORTING THE CITY OF RENTON EMPLOYEE WELLNESS
PROGRAM
WHEREAS,the City of Renton adopted an Employee Wellness Program in 1990 to aid
and encourage employees to maintain good physical and mental health;and
WHEREAS,the Renton City Council 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 Renton City Council further recognizes that improvements to employee
health,achievable through active workplace health promotion programs,activities,and
incentives,can result in berter morale,reduced absenteeism,and enhanced productivity and
performance;and
WHEREAS,the Employee Wellness Program is aimed at improving the quality of life
through education about health and fitness,decreasing the usage of medical services under the
employee health plan,decreasing the incidence of workplace injuries and the severity of injury
claims expense,reducing sick leave usage,improving employee morale and well-being and
increasing recreational opportunities which lead to improved physical and emotional health.
NOW,THEREFORE,THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON,
WASHINGTON,DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I.
SECTION II.
support of the Council.
The above recitals are found to be true and correct in all respects.
The Employee wellness Program for City employees has the full
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RESOLUTION NO.3964
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 8th day of September
Bonnie I.Walton,City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 8th day of September
,2008.
,2008.
Approved as to form:
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Lawrence J.Warren,City Attorney
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