05/07/2002 Resolutions 2002-131
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RES 0 L UTI 0 N 2002-131
WHEREAS, on April 2, 2002, at the City Council Study Session, a representative
from the Tobacco Free Hall County organization made a presentation requesting the City Council to
establish a policy banning smoking in city facilities and/or city vehicles; and
WHEREAS, as a result of such presentation, a no smoking policy was drafted; and
WHEREAS, a copy ofthe proposed No Smoking Policy is attached hereto as Exhibit
"A".
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the No Smoking Policy attached hereto as
Exhibit "A" is hereby approved and adopted effective immediately.
Adopted by the City Council ofthe City of Grand Island, Nebraska on May 7,2002.
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form T ~
May 2, 2002 ... City Attorney
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City of Grand Island
No Smokin2 Policy
Purpose:
To provide, to the extent possible, a smoke-free environment for our employees, customers and
visitors. Its success depends upon the consideration and cooperation of both smokers and non-
smokers. All employees, customers and visitors are expected to respect the provisions of this
policy.
Policy:
Smoking is prohibited by all persons in any city facility or vehicle. This policy does not prohibit
smoking in designated outdoor areas.
A. Definitions:
1. City Facility shall mean
a)
Any indoor office, work area, or location used by the general public or
serving as a place of work for City employees that is owned, leased, or
rented and under the day-to-day control of the City of Grand Island.
b) Island Oasis Water Park (except for areas outside the perimeter fencing).
c) Lincoln Pool (except for areas outside the perimeter fencing).
d) Wading pools (except for areas outside the perimeter fencing).
e) Skate Park (except for areas outside the perimeter fencing).
f) Athletic fields, bleachers and/or grandstands.
2. Smoking shall mean carrying a lighted cigar, cigarette, pipe, or any other lighted
smoking equipment or substance.
3. Vehicle shall mean any self-propelled conveyance designed for use upon City
streets that is owned, leased, or rented by the City of Grand Island.
Exhibit "A"
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B.
Enforcement:
Department heads shall ensure that the supervisor in charge of such a City facility or
vehicle shall make reasonable efforts to prevent smoking in the City facility or vehicle
by:
1. Posting appropriate signs.
2. Asking smokers to refrain from smoking in a smoke-free area, citing the Nebraska
Clean Indoor Air Act and this City policy.
3. Informing the violators that they are guilty of a Class V misdemeanor under the
laws ofthe State of Nebraska.
4. Taking any other appropriate means, including disciplinary action for City
employees pursuant to appropriate union contract or Human Resources Policy
Manual.
C. Complaints:
Persons observing a violation of this policy should bring it to the attention of their
supervISOr.
Dated this 7th day of
May
,2002.
Marian Ferguson, City dministrator
City of Grand Island
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