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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Alisia Lewis, Director of Human Resources
DATE: July 17, 2018
SUBJECT:
A resolution authorizing payment to Advocate Occupational Health up to the amount of $200,000 annually for providing occupational health services.
PURPOSE:
To obtain approval for payment up to the amount of $200,000 annually to Advocate Occupational Health for occupational health services.
BACKGROUND:
Effective July 25, 2018, Northwestern Medicine will no longer be providing occupational health services and will be closing its facilities. Services include pre-employment physicals, contractual annual exams, statutory drug testing, workers compensation primary and follow up treatment and other required medical services. To date, Northwestern Medicine has been providing these services to the city.
DISCUSSION:
After careful consideration and assessment of several occupational health services facilities, the City determined that Advocate Occupational Health was the best facility to meet the size and scope of the City's operational needs. Advocate Occupational Health has a facility on the east side and west side of Aurora, allowing for a more comprehensive ability to serve the city as well as offering greater convenience to employees.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
N/A
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That the City Council approve the resolution to pay Advocate Occupational Health up to the amount of $200,000 annually for occupational health services.
cc: Alderman O’Connor, Chairman
Alderman Mesiacos
Alderman Bugg
Alderman Mervine, Alternate
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution Authorizing Payment to Advocate Occupational Health up to the Amount of $200,000 Annually for Providing Occupational Health Services.
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WHEREAS, the City of Aurora has a population of more than 25,000 persons and is, therefore, a home rule unit under subsection (a) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and
WHEREAS, subject to said Section, a home rule unit may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs for the protection of the public health, safety, morals, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, the City requires an outside medical services provider to administer necessary occupational health services to support City operations; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to use Advocate Occupational Health where occupational health services are provided; and
WHEREAS, funds have been allocated annually in the Human Resources Department budget to pay for occupational health services in account no. 101-1006-419.32-10, 32-11, 32-12, and 32-13.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: that the City of Aurora will utilize Advocate Occupational Health for occupational health services up to the amount of $200,000 annually.