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RESOLUTION NO. 9,474
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO DIRECT THE PURCHASE OF
HEPATITIS B VACCINE VIA THE FEDERAL
CONTRACT WITH SMITHKLIEN BEECHAM
THROUGH THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF
HEALTH.
WHEREAS, City employees in several job classifications are
at risk for exposure to blood borne pathogens including the
Hepatitis B Virus; and
WHEREAS, a vaccine is available which is both safe and
effective in providing protection against this virus; and
WHEREAS, by purchasing the vaccine through the State
Department of Health under a federal contract with SmithKlien
Beecham, the City can significantly reduce the probability of
Hepatitis B infection for "at- risk" employees at the best
available cost; and
WHEREAS, the City's occupational Health Nurse will
coordinate all activities with the Department of Health and
ensure proper record maintenance; and
WHEREAS, purchasing the vaccine as prescribed will result
in savings of approximately $25,000 initially plus future
savings of approximately $40 to $50 per at -risk employee; and
WHEREAS, prevention of a single Hepatitis B infection will
result in savings to the Workers' Compensation program which
could exceed the total cost of the immunizations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS:
SECTION 1. The City Manager is authorized to purchase the
Hepatitis B vaccine via the Federal contract with SmithKlien
Beecham through the State Department of Health.
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SECTION 2. Funding is available from the current budget for
the affected departments.
ADOPTED: August 15, 1995
ATTEST: APP 7FAQ
ROBBIE HANCOCR JIM AILEY
CITY CLERK MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
THOMAS M. CARPENTER
CITY ATTORNEY