HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd2021-005 Sponsored by: City Clerk
Introduction Date: June 14, 2021
Public Hearing Date: June 28, 2021
Enactment Date: June 28, 2021
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
ORDINANCE 2021-005
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AMENDING SEWARD CITY CODE 2.10.100 —
COMPENSATION OF COUNCILMEMBERS TO ADJUST MONTHLY
STIPEND AMOUNTS TO REFLECT THE 50TH PERCENTILE FOR
COMPENSATION IN THE KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH, AND
ENACTING SEWARD CITY CODE SECTION 2.30.230 TO ESTABLISH A
STIPEND FOR PLANNING& ZONING COMMISSIONERS
WHEREAS, Seward City Council Members must attend a minimum of two regularly-
scheduled meetings each month, in addition to attending work sessions and special meetings that
arise ad hoc, as well as other events,on behalf of the city; and
WHEREAS, council members must spend considerable time preparing for meetings,
engaging with their constituents, and performing research on matters of public interest; and
WHEREAS,council members bear the responsibility for all legislative and policy-making
activities of the city, and have a lawful duty to perform their sworn obligations; and
WHEREAS, the progress and well-being of the city is fundamentally driven by the
productivity of the city council; and
WHEREAS, for the last 35 years, council members have received the nominal stipend of
$200 per month, $300 for the mayor, for their service; and
WHEREAS, in today's dollars, that amount equates to $490 per month, $735 for the
mayor; and
WHEREAS, in acknowledgement of the weight of the responsibilities borne by each
individual, as well as the time and personal sacrifice that every council member contributes, it is
recommended that the monthly stipend be increased to reflect the 50th percentile for the borough
in the modest amount of$400 per month for council members, $600 for the mayor; and
WHEREAS, in addition, appointed representatives on the Seward Planning & Zoning
Commission(P&Z) are required to attend a minimum of one meeting per month, as well as work
sessions and special meetings,on behalf of the city; and
WHEREAS, P&Z is a quasi-judicial body whose charge is to administer policies under
strict procedural requirements ; and
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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WHEREAS, P&Z commissioners also spend considerable time preparing for meetings,
engaging with their constituents, and performing research; and
WHEREAS, P&Z commissioners have never received a stipend in Seward, and it is
recommended to establish a regular stipend in the nominal amount of$100 per month for each
individual.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA HEREBY ORDAINS that:
Section 1. Seward City Code Chapter 2.10 — City Council is hereby amended to read as
follows:
(Deletions are ; Additions are italicized, underlined, and
bolded.)
2.10.100 - Compensation of councilmembers.
(a) Councilmembers shall be compensated for service on the city council as follows:
(1) The mayor shall be compensated at the rate of$300.00 $600 per month; and
(2) Each councilmember shall be compensated at the rate of$200.00 $400 per month.
(b)Compensation shall be paid quarterly on the payday for the first pay period ending in January,
April, July and October of each year.
Section 2.The 2022/2023 biennial budget shall reflect an increased annual budget amount
of$36,000 for Mayor/Council under line item 01000-1110-6000 for Salaries.
Section 3. Seward City Code Chapter 2.30— Boards and commissions is hereby amended
to read as follows:
(Deletions are ; Additions are italicized, underlined, and
bolded.)
Article 2. - Seward Planning and Zoning Commission
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2.30.230—Compensation of commissioners.
(a) Commissioners shall be compensated for service on the planning and zoning
commission at the rate of$100 per month ; and
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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(b) Each commissioner shall be paid quarterly on the payday for the first pay period ending
in January, April, July and October of each year.
Section 4.The 2022/2023 biennial budget shall reflect an increased annual budget amount
of $8,400 for Planning & Zoning Commissioners under line item 01000-1110-6000-0012 for
Salaries.
Section 5. Implementation of this ordinance shall take effect January 1,2022, after the next
regular municipal election.
Section 6. This ordinance shall take effect ten (10) days following its enactment.
ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
this 28th of June, 2021.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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AYES: DeMoss, McClure, Casagranda, Seese, Osenga, Baclaan
NOES: None
ABSENT: Terry
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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