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3 <br /> special training sessions scheduled for those employees subject to the random <br /> testing requirement. <br /> The estimated cost of implementing the drug and alcohol testing program for <br /> the period January 1, 1996 through June 30, 1996 is $3,000. This includes a <br /> one-time membership fee with the Triangle J consortium of$200, and an annual <br /> administrative fee of$500. Through the consortium, the cost of an alcohol test <br /> is $25 and the cost of a drug test is $32. The funds for the alcohol and drug <br /> testing program are included in the 1995-96 budget. <br /> In the course of examining the scope of coverage for drug and alcohol testing, <br /> the task group considered the possibility of covering certain County volunteers <br /> in the drug and alcohol testing program. This possibility still is being discussed, <br /> and the task group plans to bring a recommendation on volunteer coverage to <br /> the Board at a future meeting date. <br /> RECOMMENDATION: The Manager recommends the Board adopt the proposed Personnel Ordinance <br /> revisions effective January 1, 1996. <br />