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City of East Wenatchee, Washington Resolution No. 2025-11
A Resolution of the City of East Wenatchee, Washington, updating the Wellness Policies and Procedures to support the City’s Wellness Program.
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2.Authority.
2.1. The City of East Wenatchee is a non-charter code City duly incorporated andoperating under the laws of the State of Washington.
2.2. RCW 35.11.020 and RCW 35A.12.190 authorize the City of East Wenatchee(“City Council”) to organize and regulate its internal affairs.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST WENATCHEE DO RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
3.Action. The City Council hereby adopts the updated Wellness Policies and Procedures as reflected in the attachment, Exhibit “A”.
4.Severability. If a court of competent jurisdiction declares any provision in this resolution to be contrary to law, such declaration shall not affect the validity of the other provisions of this Resolution.
5.Effective Date. This Resolution becomes effective immediately.
City of East Wenatchee Resolution 2025-11 with Exhibit A Retain Resolution until no longer needed for City-business, then transfer to Washington State Archives (GS50-05A-16 Rev. 1)
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Passed by the City Council of East Wenatchee at a regular meeting thereof on this 21st day of January, 2025.
The City of East Wenatchee, Washington
By
Jerrilea Crawford, Mayor
Attest:
Anna Laura Leon, City Clerk
Approved as to form only:
Robert R. Siderius, City Attorney
File with the City Clerk: 01-13-2025
Passed by the City Council: 01-21-2025
Effective Date: 01-21-2025
Jerrilea Crawford (Jan 29, 2025 15:34 PST)
Jerrilea Crawford
City of East Wenatchee
Administrative Policy and Procedures
Health and Safety Worksite Wellness Program
This Policy repeals all previous Policy and Procedures for the Health and Safety Worksite
Wellness Program.
Background
According to the Association of Washington Cities (“AWC”), an employee who participates
in worksite wellness programs tends to have fewer health care claims and tends to miss fewer
days of work due to injury or illness. Additionally, the City believes that an employer-
sponsored wellness program will enhance the lives of its employees and their families,
increase job performance, improve morale, and reduce health care utilization.
By Resolution 2013-01, the City Council established an Employee Health Promotion
Program (“Program”). The purpose of the Program is to develop, promote, and carry out
those policies, programs, and activities that improve the health and wellbeing of City
employees, contribute to a healthy work environment, and provide employees with sufficient
information to make informed decisions.
Formation of the East Wenatchee Wellness Advisory Committee
The City of East Wenatchee hereby forms a Wellness Advisory Committee. The purpose of
the Committee is to: (1) Administer the City’s Worksite Wellness Program; and (2) Direct,
organize, and implement voluntary, wellness group programs and events.
Members of the Committee
The Mayor appoints a department head as the Program Coordinator of the City’s Wellness
Program and as the Chair of the Wellness Committee for a two-year term.
The Mayor appoints the following individuals also serve on the Committee for one-year
terms:
•One member of the City Council;
•One employee of the Police Department;
•One employee of the Municipal Court;
•One employee of the Street Department;
•One other City employee.
•At the Mayor’s discretion, they may appoint additional members to the Committee.
Exhibit A
Mission & Goals
The mission of the Committee is to provide information and education that may help to
prevent and reduce illness and injury, reduce absenteeism, promote better morale and well-
being, and enhance job productivity among City of East Wenatchee personnel.
The goal of the program is to encourage and help each employee to make good health care
choices, which in turn help to keep health care costs down. All employees may attend
wellness activities during the workday, as long it has been approved by their Supervisor and
a reasonable accommodation can be made.
Participation
The City of East Wenatchee’s Wellness Program is for all City employees and their
immediate families. Participation in the Wellness Program is encouraged; employees shall
participate in activities both on and off work hours on a volunteer basis. The City will not
require any employee to participate, deny any employee who does not participate in the
wellness program access to health coverage or prohibit employee choice in health plans and
will not take any other adverse action or retaliate against, interfere with, coerce, intimidate,
or threaten any employee who chooses not to participate in a wellness program or fails to
achieve certain health conditions.
All employees who are members of the AWC (Association of Washington Cities Trust) and
covered under medical benefits through employment by the City of East Wenatchee may
participate in incentive awarded programs of AWC sponsored programs and events. Non-
AWC benefited employees are encouraged and allowed to participate in wellness events but
may not receive AWC funded incentive awards. Typically, other incentives may be awarded
to non-benefited employees.
• Spouses may participate in some of the programs sponsored by AWC,
• Eligible dependents may participate in some programs offered by the City,
• Some programs will be offered during work time such as luncheons, Bingo, etc,
• All programs will include an evaluation for employees or spouses to complete.
Scope
This policy applies to all City of East Wenatchee employees, elected officials and appointed
officials.
Policy
The City of East Wenatchee will administer and operate a wellness program within the scope
of the AWC Worksite Wellness Program. Furthermore, it is the policy of the City to provide
a supportive working environment to help wellness programs and participants succeed. The
benefits of helping the City workforce improve their lifestyles and general wellness are
substantial for both the employer and the employee.
Participation
Committee Member Requirements/Expectations
A Committee Member acts as a liaison between the Wellness Program, City departments and
the employees. Members will assist in identifying and reducing potential program barriers
and in strengthening support for the Wellness Program. Members will also assist in the
organization, promotion and execution of the planned wellness events throughout the year.
All members of the Wellness Advisory Committee will be allowed sufficient work time to
meet and fulfill their duties.
Wellness Committee Meetings
A Wellness Committee Meeting will be held at least once a quarter, at the discretion of the
Program Coordinator.
AWC Training
Throughout the year, AWC offers training events at different locations throughout the state.
Participation in the AWC Worksite Wellness Program may necessitate both voluntary and
required training.
The City will allow up to two wellness committee members to attend training each year. The
committee members will share information about what was learned at the training with the
Committee.
Review
The City should review and update this policy each year.
RRS signed Resolution 2025-11, updating the
Administrative Policy and Procedures for the
Healthy Worksite Wellness Program
Final Audit Report 2025-01-29
Created:2025-01-29
By:City Clerk (cityclerk@eastwenatcheewa.gov)
Status:Signed
Transaction ID:CBJCHBCAABAAaQaGt0OgbpvhyHzbxRZkUGfTQqB7t8jD
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Document created by City Clerk (cityclerk@eastwenatcheewa.gov)
2025-01-29 - 11:27:26 PM GMT
Document emailed to jcrawford@eastwenatcheewa.gov for signature
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Email viewed by jcrawford@eastwenatcheewa.gov
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Signer jcrawford@eastwenatcheewa.gov entered name at signing as Jerrilea Crawford
2025-01-29 - 11:34:44 PM GMT
Document e-signed by Jerrilea Crawford (jcrawford@eastwenatcheewa.gov)
Signature Date: 2025-01-29 - 11:34:46 PM GMT - Time Source: server
Agreement completed.
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