Resolution 2001-248
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RESOLUTION NO. 2001- 248
A RESOLUTION OF THE COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ADOPTING THE SYSTEM SAFETY PROGRAM PLAN (SSPP) AND APPROVING THE
DRUG AND ALCOHOL POLICIES FOR TRANSPORT A TION DISADV ANT AGED (TD) AND
GENERAL PUBLIC TRANSIT SERVICE.
WHEREAS, the Collier Cotmty Board of County Commissioners (BCC) is dedicated to providing safe,
dependable and economical transportation ,services to its TD and General Public passengers; and,
WHEREAS, the BCC contractors for TD and General Public Transit service and any sub-contractors
and their employees are a valuable resource and it is our goal to provide a safe, healthy, and satisfying
working environment; and,
WHEREAS, it is the BCC' s policy to (1) assure that contractors for TD and General Public Transit
service and any sub-contractors and their employees are not impaired in their ability to perform assigned
duties in a safe, productive, and healthy manner; (2) create a workplace environment free from adverse
effects of drug and alcohol abuse or misuse; (3) prohibit the unlawful manufacture, distribution,
possession, or use of controlled substances; and (4) encourage employees to seek professional assistance
any time personal problems, including alcohol or drug dependency, adversely affect their ability to
perform their assigned duties; and,
WHEREAS, Collier County has developed a SSPP (attached) that incorporates the provisions of Rule
Chapter 14-90 (F.A.C.) "Equipment and Operational Safety Standards Governing Public-Sector Bus
Transit Systems;" and,
WHEREAS, both Intelitran and McDonald Transit Drug and Alcohol Policies incorporate the Federal
Transit Administration (FT A) regulations entitled "Prevention of Prohibited Drug Use in Transit
Operations" (49 CFR Part 653), "Prevention of Alcohol Misuse in Transit Operations" (49 CFR Part
654) and, "The Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988" (49 CFR Part 29.)
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Collier County Board of County Commissioners,
FLORIDA:
1. That the System Safety Program Plan (SSPP) is adopted for use by the TD and Transit Providers
and sub-contractors and that the BCe acknowledges that the Providers have agreed to abide by the
SSPP.
2. That the Intelitran Drug and Alcohol Policy (attached) is approved for use by Intelitran employees
and employees of any Intelitran sub-contractor.
3. That the McDonald Transit Drug and Alcohol Policy (attached) is approved for use by McDonald
Transit employees and employees of any McDonald Transit sub-contractor.
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THIS RESOLUTION ADOPTED THIS 26 DAY OF June. 2001 AFTER A MOTION, SECOND
AND MAJORITY VOTE FAVORING SAME.
By: t;;d.:v~~- ./
Dwight E. Brock, erk
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COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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J s D. Carter, Chairman
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By:
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
ine Robinson, Assistant County Attorney