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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2014-020
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE EMPLOYMENT
AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY MANAGER, AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS
WHEREAS, James Hunt has been employed as the City Manager since October 31, 2011;
and
WHEREAS,the City Manager does not participate in standard employee merit step increases
or cost of living increases as outlined in the Seward City Code, and any increase in pay or annual
leave accrual must be by amendment to the employment agreement; and
WHEREAS, Hunt's contract states that the City Council agrees to review Hunt's salary
annually and upon a favorable review on the standard City Manager Evaluation by Council,receive a
salary increase; and
WHEREAS,per a satisfactory evaluation,the City Council agrees to give Hunt a 3%Cost of
Living Adjustment (COLA)increase effective February 10, 2014; and
law WHEREAS,this increase was not already factored into the FY 2014 budget,and requires a
budget adjustment of$4,252.50, including salary and benefits.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA,that:
Section 1. Amendment No. 2 to the City Manager's employment agreement dated October
31, 2011 between the City of Seward and James Hunt, which increases his annual pay by 3%, is
hereby approved.
Section 2. The 2014 and 2015 budgets are hereby amended to increase the city manager
department salary line item(101-1120-5010)by$3,150(hourly rate increase from$50.48 to$52.00),
and benefit line items(101-1120-5XXX)by$1,102.50,for a total budget increase of$4,252.50,with
funding from the General Fund undesignated fund balance account no. 101-0000-3050.
Section 3. The effective date of this increase shall be February 10, 2014.
Section 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2014-020
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PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the city of Seward,Alaska,this 10th day
of February, 2014.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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AYES: Keil, Casagranda, Terry, Squires, Butts, Bardarson
NOES: None
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Agenda Statement
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Meeting Date: February 10, 2014
To: City Council
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From: City Manager James Hunt
Agenda Item: Amending the City Manager Employment Agreement
BACKGROUND &JUSTIFICATION:
James Hunt has been employed by the Seward City Council as the City Manager since October 31,
2011. The city manager 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.
The attached resolution reflects an increase in annual pay by a 3% Cost of Living Adjustment
(COLA).
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No NA
1 Comprehensive Plan: X
Page 70, Offsetting"Factors that negatively impact the quality of life
—high cost of living."
2 Strategic Plan:
3 Other:
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No X
FISCAL NOTE:
This increase has not been factored into the FY 2014-2015 budget, and requires a budget
adjustment of$4,252.50, including salary and benefits.
Approved by Finance Department:
RECOMMENDATION: 020
Approve Resolution 2014- ,amending the employment contract of James Hunt to allow for a 3%
COLA increase to his annual rate of pay effective February 10, 2014 and adjusting the 2014 and
2015 budgets to increase the city manager department salary line item (101-1120-5010) by$3,150
(hourly rate increase from$50.48 to$52.00),and benefit line items(101-1120-5XXX)by$1,102.50,
for a total budget increase of $4,252.50, with funding from the General Fund undesignated fund
balance account no. 101-0000-3050. by $4,252.50, including salary and benefits.