An Ordinance Amending The City Of Laredo’s Code Of Ordinance Chapter 2, Administration, Article VII, Drug And Alcohol Policy Of The Code Of Ordinances; Providing For Updates To Ensure Clarity, Consistency, Enforceability, And Compliance With Applicable Federal And State Laws And Regulations; Providing For A Cumulative Clause; Providing For Severability; Providing For Publication; And Declaring An Effective Date.

The City of Laredo is amending its Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2, Administration, Article VII, concerning its Drug and Alcohol Policy. The primary goal of this ordinance is to update the existing policy to ensure it remains clear, consistent, enforceable, and compliant with current federal and state laws and regulations, particularly those from the Department of Transportation (DOT) for safety-sensitive positions. The amendments aim to align administrative procedures with operational practices, enhance workplace safety, and improve the City's ability to administer and enforce the policy effectively. The ordinance incorporates changes by reference to an attached Exhibit A, which details the specific amendments to the policy.