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CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2016-084
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING A ONE-TIME, ONE PERCENT BONUS FOR
THE CITY CLERK IN 2016, AS PREVIOUSLY ISSUED TO NON-UNION 0
REGULAR EMPLOYEES,AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
WHEREAS, the City of Seward 2016/2017 budget saw a nearly 13% reduction in the
General Fund budget, largely the result of State budget cuts and uncertainty surrounding sales tax
revenues; and
WHEREAS,in order to balance the budget,employee merit increases and proposed cost of
living increases were eliminated from the budget in both 2016 and 2017; and
WHEREAS, the City Council agreed to consider reinstating some level of employee pay
increases following receipt of the City's financial performance results from 2015; especially
considering whether sales tax revenues came in higher than projected; and
WHEREAS,the General Fund ended 2015 with a positive net increase in Fund Balance of
$321,309; and
WHEREAS,at the recommendation of administration,the City Council approved Resolution
2016-046 on July 25, 2016 which restored merit increases in 2016 to those employees who were
eligible and provided a one percent bonus to all non-union regular employees which was not added
to employees' future base year salaries; and
WHEREAS,any increases in pay for the City Clerk must be approved by the City Council.
The clerk is requesting the same one percent bonus that all non-union regular employees received
earlier this year.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD,ALASKA that:
Section 1. The City Clerk shall be eligible for a one-time bonus at the rate of one percent of
her regular annual salary based on their regular rate of pay in 2016. The one percent bonus is offered
in lieu of a cost of living increase,such that the bonus will not add to the clerk's base salary in future
years.
Section 2.An appropriation in the amount of$743 is hereby appropriated from the General
Fund undesignated reserves account no. 01000-0000-3400 to Clerk department salary and benefits
account no. 01000-1113-6XXX.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska,this 12th
day of December,2016.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2016-084
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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AYES: Casagranda, Keil, Squires, McClure, Altermatt, Slater, Bardarson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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Agenda Item: Authorizing a one percent bonus for the City
Clerk in 2016 as previously issued to non-union regular employees.
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
In order to balance the FY 2016-2017 budget, the City Council had eliminated employee merit
increases and any proposed cost of living increases for employees in 2015.
The City Council met at their July 25, 2016 meeting and approved Resolution 2016-049, which
restored merit increases in 2016 to eligible and provided a one-time, one percent bonus to all non-
union regular employees, provided that the bonus was not added to employees' future base year
salaries.
As a contracted employee,the City Clerk does not participate in the pay plan of city employees and
must obtain council approval for any cost of living increases or increase in pay. At this time, the
clerk is requesting the one-time one percent bonus that the employees received earlier this year. This
bonus will not add to the position's base pay.
INTENT:
To authorize a one-time, one percent bonus to the City Clerk as previously issued to non-union
regular employees earlier this year.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A
1. Comprehensive Plan X
2. Strategic Plan : X
3. Other (list):
FISCAL NOTE: The total impact of the proposed one-time one percent bonus for the City Clerk
for 2016 is $743 and will be appropriated from the General Fund undesignated reserves account to
the City Clerk Department salary and benefits funds.
Approved by Finance Department:
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No X Not Applicable
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council approve Resolution 2016-_authorize a one percent bonus in 2016 for the City Clerk
as previously issued to non-union regular employees, and appropriating funds.