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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2003-128
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AMENDING THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE
CITY CLERK
WHEREAS, Jean Lewis has been employed by the City Council in Seward, Alaska as the
City Clerk since May 22, 2002; and
WHEREAS, Jean Lewis has successfully completed two of the three tracks to become a
Certified Municipal Clerk with the International Institute of Municipal Clerks; and
WHEREAS, Lewis has received two evaluations from the City Council since her start date;
and
WHEREAS, the City Clerk does not participate in standard employee step increases or cost
of living allowances (COLA) as outlined in the Seward City Code, and any increase in pay must be
by an amendment to the employment agreement; and
WHEREAS, Lewis' contract states City Council agrees to review Lewis' salary annually
prior to adoption of the City's fiscal budget.
WHEREAS, the City Clerk has not received a step increase, or a cost ofliving allowance, to
her employment agreement since May 22, 2002; and
WHEREAS, City Council desires to increase Lewis' salary by 2.5 percent for the coming
year.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. The employment agreement dated May 13,2002, between Jean Lewis and the
City of Seward is amended as follows:
2. Lewis shall be paid at the rate of $50,102.00 per year. The City
Council agrees to review Lewis' salary annually prior to the adoption
ofthe City's fiscal budget; and
Section 2. The effective date of this amendment shall be January 1, 2004.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2003-128
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the city of Seward, Alaska, this 24th
day of November, 2003.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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David Brossow, Mayor
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Shafer, Branson, Dunham, Clark, Valdatta, Amberg, Brossow
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Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: November 24, 2003
From: Jean Lewis, City Clerk
Agenda Item: Resolution 2003-128, amending the City Clerk
Employment Agreement.
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
Jean Lewis has been employed by the City of Seward Council as the City Clerk
since May 22, 2002. The city clerk does not participate in standard employee step
increases or cost of living allowances (COLA) as outlined in the Seward City Code, and
any increase in pay must be by an amendment to the employment agreement. The
attached resolution reflects a 2.5% increase over the clerks current salary
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CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No
1. Comprehensive Plan _____ _____
2. Strategic Plan _____ _____
3. Other _____ _____
4. Not applicable ___XX__ _____
FISCAL NOTE:
This pay increase has been factored into the preliminary budget process going on now.
Approved by Finance Department ___________________________
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RECOMMENDATION:
Council approve Resolution 2003-128, amending the employment contract of Jean Lewis
to allow for a pay increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2004.