HomeMy WebLinkAbout13022 RES - 02/11/1976MLM:h.2 /2/76:2nd � •
A RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the National Workers' Compensation Act of 1975 has
been introduced in the Senate as Senate Bill 2018; and
WHEREAS, hearings on said Bill are to take place early this
year; and
WHEREAS, passage of this Bill would lead to Federal intervention
into the State system of workers' compensation and give to the Secretary
of Labor responsibility that has previously been the State's.
WHEREAS, said Bill defines "injury" very broadly, thereby
forcing employers to be faced with claims of doubtful industrial origin and
increases weekly benefits to one hundred percent of the State's average
weekly wage and later to two hundred percent thereof, thereby substantially
increasing cost to the employer and eventually to the public; and
WHEREAS, the legislation if passed, would add another fiscal
burden to municipal governments and further constrain municipal personnel
management; and
WHEREAS, the City of Corpus Christi is already providing
$675,300 in 1975 -76 for the costs of workmen's compensation:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. The City of Corpus Christi hereby opposes the
National Workers' Compensation Act of 1975 or similar legislation.
SECTION 2. The City Secretary is hereby instructed to forward
true copies of this Resolution to our Congressional delegation.
ATTEST:
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APPROVED: 3 DAY OF
THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
, 1976:
EXEC., ASST„ City Attorney
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CORPUS CHRISTI TEXAS
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TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CORPUS CHRISTI TEXAS
FOR THE REASONS SET FORTH IN THE EMERGENCY CLAUSE OF THE FOREGOING
ORDINANCES A PUBLIC EMERGENCY AND IMPERATIVE NECESSITY EXIST FOR THE SUSPEN-
SION OF THE CHARTER RULE OR REQUIREMENT THAT NO ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION SHALL
BE PASSED FINALLY ON THE DATE IT IS INTRODUCED AND THAT SUCH ORDINANCE OR
RESOLUTION SHALL BE READ AT THREE MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL; I, THEREFORE,
REQUEST THAT YOU SUSPEND SAID CHARTER RULE OR REQUIREMENT AND PASS THIS ORDI-
NANCE FINALLY ON THE DATE IT IS INTRODUCED OR AT THE PRESENT MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL.
RESPECTFULLY
MAYOR
THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
THE CHARTER RULE WAS SUSPENDED
BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
JASON LUBY
OR. BILL TIPTON
EDUARDO DE ASES
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RUTH GILL
BOB GULLEY
GABE LOZANO, SR.
EDWARD L. SAMPLE
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THE ABOVE ORDINANCE WAS PASSED
OWING VOTE:
BY THE F�,
JASON LUBY
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OR. BILL TIPTON
EDUARDO DE ASES
RUTH GILL
BOB GULLEY
GAGE LOZANO, SR.
EDWARD L. SAMPLE