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Home My WebLink About233-16 RESOLUTION113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 Resolution: 233-16 File Number: 2016-0610 COMPENSATION FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS: A RESOLUTION TO ALLOW THE CITY ATTORNEY AS ALL OTHER CITY EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE ATTAINED THEIR TOP SALARY RANGE TO RECEIVE A ONE TIME SERVICE AWARD. WHEREAS, all City employees were eligible to receive a salary increase in 2016 unless they were already at the top of their salary range; and WHEREAS, all City employees who were at the top of their salary range in 2016 were eligible to receive a one-time service award in lieu of a salary increase; and WHEREAS, all City elected officials except the City Attorney are eligible and will receive a salary increase in January of 2017 based primarily upon the average merit employees' raise in 2016; and WHEREAS, the City Attorney may not receive a one-time service award similar in percentage as the salary increases for the Mayor, City Clerk -Treasurer and City Council without the express approval of the City Council. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby determines that to treat the City Attorney similarly to all topped out regular City employees and to every elected official, the City Attorney should be entitled to receive a one-time service award to take the place of the normal January salary increase called for in § 31.45(G)(3). PASSED and APPROVED on 12/20/2016 Page 1 Printed on 12121116 Resolution: 233-16 File Number: 2016-0610 Attest: Sondra E. Smith, City Clerk Treasurer �ti��illlltllt�rr =� \I 0 . FAY�.T EVIL. ,• •;Y� 'f 1/4"111N �0►�''`� Page 2 Printed on 12/21116 City of Fayetteville, Arkansas 113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 Text File File Number: 2016-0610 Agenda Date: 12/20/2016 Version: 1 Status: Passed In Control: City Council Meeting File Type: Resolution Agenda Number: A 16 COMPENSATION FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS: A RESOLUTION TO ALLOW THE CITY ATTORNEY AS ALL OTHER CITY EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE ATTAINED THEIR TOP SALARY RANGE TO RECEIVE A ONE TIME SERVICE AWARD WHEREAS, all City employees were eligible to receive a salary increase in 2016 unless they lucre already at the top of their salary range; and WHEREAS, all City employees who were at the top of their salary range in 2016 were eligible, to receive a one-time service award in lieu of a salary increase; and WHEREAS, all City elected officials except the City Attorney are eligible and will receive a salary increase in January of 2017 based primarily upon the average merit employees' raise in 2016; and WHEREAS, the City Attorney may not receive a one-time service award similar in percentage as the salary increases for the Mayor, City Clerk -Treasurer and City Council without the express approval of the City Council. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby determines that to treat the City Attorney similarly to all topped out regular City employees and to every elected official, the City Attorney should be entitled to receive a one-time service award to take the place of the normal January salary increase called for in § 31.45(G)(3). City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Page 1 Printed on 1212112016 Don Marr Submitted By City of Fayetteville Staff Review Form 2016-0610 Legistar File ID 12/20/2316 City Council Meeting Date - Agenda Item Only N/A for Non -Agenda Item i 11/28/2016 Chief of Staff Submitted Date Division / Department Action Recommendation: A resolution to authorize the payment of a one time service award to any elected official who is topped out within their salary range. Budget Impact: 1010.0 21.0 210-51X X. XX Account Number Project Number Budgeted Item? Yes Current Budget Funds Obligated Current Balance Does item have a cost? Yes Item Cost Budget Adjustment Attached? NA Budget Adjustment Remaining Budget Previous Ordinance or Resolution # Original Contract Number: Comments: General Fund Fund Project Title $ 329,000.00 $ 4,074.47 Approval Date: V20140710 CITY Of FayCITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO At—lie ANSAS MEETING OF DECEMBER 20, 2016 TO: Mayor Lioneld Jordan and City Council Members THRU: Mayor Jordan FROM: Don Marr, Chief of Staff DATE: December 20, 2016 SUBJECT: Compensation for Elected Officials PROPOSAL: Listed below are sections of City Code which govern the salaries of elected officials. The ordinances require Council approve to pay elected officials anything above the maximum of the salary range. For the last three years during the salary implementation for City employees, those who were topped out in their salary range received a one-time, discretionary service award approved by City Council as part of the salary implementation. This one-time payment did not increase their base pay, but rewarded our most senior employees for their dedicated service and contributions to the City's performance. The elected officials' pay is determined each January and is driven by the ordinance language listed below. 31.30 - Office of City Clerk -Treasurer (E) Salary. (1) The salary for a newly elected or appointed City Clerk -Treasurer shall be the same as the salary was for the outgoing City Clerk -Treasurer. (2) Upon re-election to the same position, the official shall retain their existing pay level. (3) Annually at the first payroll period coincident with or first following January 1st, a pay adjustment will be made equal to the average percentage pay increase granted to regular full- time non civil service city employees during the previous calendar year. (4) Cumulative annual pay increases over time may not cause the salary level to exceed the salary range for the position without City Council approval. Mailing Address: 113 W. Mountain Street www.fayetteville-ar.gov Fayetteville, AR 72701 31.45 - City Attorney; Legal Department (G) Salary. (1) The salary for a newly elected or appointed City Attorney shall be the same as the salary was for the outgoing City Attorney. (2) Upon re-election to the same position, the official shall retain their existing pay level. (3) Annually at the first payroll period coincident with or first following January 1st, a pay adjustment will be made equal to the average percentage pay increase granted to regular full- time non civil service city employees during the previous calendar year. (4) Cumulative annual pay increases over time may not cause the salary level to exceed the salary range for the position without City Council approval. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that any elected official who is topped out receives a one-time service award if all other City staff has received such an award, provided it is approved by the City Council. Only the City Clerk and City Attorney have a cap on the salary level. The pay for the Mayor and Aldermen do not have a restricted cap as outlined below. To be impartial to all City officials and officers, it is recommended that any elected official at the top of the wage range should be paid the calculated amount as a one- time payment, only if approved by the City Council. 31.16 - Aldermen, Compensation (No Cap) (A) Compensation for each Alderman shall be in the amount of $1,042.00 per month without regular city benefits, except that Aldermen may elect to participate in the city health insurance plan as a separate defined class. (B) The amount in subsection (A) shall be automatically changed annually in January in a percentage amount equal to the percentage change, if any, in the compensation of the Mayor. This automatic change may be waived by the City Council upon adoption of an appropriate resolution. 31.17 - Mayor's Compensation (No Cap) Compensation for the Mayor shall be as follows: (A) The base salary shall be set at a level that is 5% greater than the average of the salaries of each chief and the department directors reporting to the Mayor. (B) The salary shall be adjusted one (1) time per year, as provided above, at the payroll period coincidental with or following January 1st. The Mayor may waive for himself or herself this salary adjustment by filing such written waiver with the City Clerk no later than January 3rd of the affected year. (C) Termination and replacement of an employee in the positions designated above is not cause for a pay increase or decrease at the time of such action. (D) A newly elected Mayors hall make an irrevocable election in writing during his or her first two (2) months in office whether or not to be paid an annual automobile allowance of $5,000.00 in equal monthly installments during the Mayor's term of office. If a Mayor does not make such election in writing, the automobile allowance shall not be paid during the Mayor's term of office. BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT: The cost to the City would be the average percentage pay increase granted to regular full-time non -civil service city employees during the previous calendar year. For 2017, this would be a 3.52% increase for any elected official who is topped out.