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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2010 -019
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, APPROVING AMENDMENT #7 TO 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, 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 or annual
leave accrual must be by an amendment to the employment agreement; and
WHEREAS, the City Council agrees to give a 2.5% increase which would be the equivalent
to a 2.5% merit increase with a satisfactory performance evaluation; and
WHEREAS, Lewis' contract states City Council agrees to review Lewis' salary annually
prior to adoption of the City's fiscal budget; and
WHEREAS, this anticipated increase was in the 2010 -2011 budget that was passed on
November 23, 2009.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. Amendment No. 7 to the City Clerk's employment agreement dated May 13,
2002 between the City of Seward and Jean Lewis which increases her annual salary by 2.5%
is hereby approved and attached herein.
Section 2. The effective date of the salary increase shall begin February 28, 2010, the next
full pay period.
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 22nd
day of February, 2010.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2010 -019
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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AYES: Valdatta, Bardarson, Keil, Amberg, Shafer, Dunham
NOES: None
ABSENT: Smith
ABSTAIN: None
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Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: February 22, 2010 of ses
From: Jean Lewis, City Cle
Agenda Item: Resolution2010 -019, amending the City Clerk 4
Employment Agreement.
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
Jean Lewis has been employed by the Seward City 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 clerk's current salary, which is the
equivalent of all city employees who receive a merit increase with an acceptable annual evaluation
per the city's rate scale. This annual evaluation took place on February 8, 2010.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Where applicable, this agenda statement is consistent with the
Seward City Code, Charter, Comprehensive Plans, Land Use Plans, Strategic Plan and City Council
Rules of Procedures.
Other:
FISCAL NOTE:
Above request was factored into the FY 2010 -2011 budget.
Approved by Finance Department .
RECOMMENDATION:
Council approve Resolution2010 -019, amending the employment contract of Jean Lewis to allow for
a 2.5% pay increase.
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