HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD2023-013 SCC 3.50.040 Floating Holiday Sponsored by: Vice Mayor Osenga and Council Member DeMoss
111 Introduction: April 24,2023
Public Hearing: May 8, 2023
Enactment: May 8, 2023
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
ORDINANCE 2023-013
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, ENACTING SEWARD CITY CODE SECTION 3.50.040
FLOATING HOLIDAY
WHEREAS,this ordinance enacts a new section pertaining to Title 3 Personnel; and
WHEREAS,the new section provides for one floating holiday per calendar year for each
full-time employee.
NOW,THEREFORE,THE CITY OF SEWARD ORDAINS that:
Section 1. Seward City Code Chapter 3.40 is hereby created to read as follows:
3.50.040 Floating holiday.
A. Each full-time employee shall have one floating holiday per year which may be scheduled with
department head approval.
B. A floating holiday in any calendar year not taken by December 31 will be forfeited.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect ten(10) days following its enactment.
ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
this 8th day of May, 2023.
THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
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Sue McClure, Mayor
AYES: Osenga, Calhoon, Finch, Barnwell, DeMoss, Wells, McClure
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
ORDINANCE 2023-013
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City Clerk
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City Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: April 24, 2023 ►
To: City Council
From: Vice Mayor Osenga and Council Member DeMoss
Agenda Item: Ordinance 2023-013: Enacting Seward City Code Section 3.50.040
Floating Holiday
Background and justification:
Amending Seward City Code Section 3.50.040 is sponsored by Vice Mayor Osenga and Council
Member DeMoss.
The justification for this ordinance is as follows:
• With the current challenges in maintaining quality workforce (nationwide) it is important
to continually analyze employee benefits and pay and make adjustments to stay
competitive.
• Paid time off has proven to be a contributing factor in employee retention and maintain
good life/work balance.
• Employees need to see that they are valued and appreciated on a regular basis. An
additional paid day off can contribute to this sentiment and in turn benefit the overall
productivity of our city employees.
City Manager Comments:
• I requested information from MC Pehle, Designated Finance Director, Carmen Jackson
CPA, regarding the budgetary impact of this added holiday. Mr. Pehle stated because the
personnel budgets are budgeted for the full year (2080 hours), there is not an additional
cost for the holiday. There may an additional cost for overtime for those who work the
holiday but most likely, the hours can be absorbed in the current overtime budget.
• Recognition of the observed holiday and calculation for the holiday is as provided for in
Title 3 and/or the applicable union contracts.
Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information
This legislation is consistent with (citation listed):
Comprehensive Plan:
Strategic Plan:
Other:
Certification of Funds
Total amount of funds listed in this legislation: $ Absorbed by the budget
This legislation (✓):
Creates revenue in the amount of: $
Creates expenditure in amount of: $
Creates a savings in the amount of: $
x Has no fiscal impact
Funds are (✓):
Budgeted Line item(s):
Not budgeted
x Not applicable
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Fund Balance Information
Affected Fund (✓):
General SMIC Electric Wastewater
Boat Harbor Parking F1 Water F1 Healthcare
Motor Pool Other
Note:amounts are unaudited
Unassigned Fund Balance
Net position — unrestricted $
Available Unrestricted Cash Balance: $
Finance Director Signature: --�
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✓ Yes Attorney Signature:
Not applicable Comments: provided brief comments to Ms. Bower by email on
Administration Recommendation
e✓ Adopt Ordinance
Other:
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