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Home My WebLink About3687Ordinance No. 3687 (Amending or Repealing Ordinances) C01\10=1274 Independent Salary Commission Passed 4/20/04 Salary Commission - Abolition Repeals Ord. 3617 (Ch. 2.58) Amends Ords. 814;1112;1826;2301;3068;3125;3165;3283;3334; 3421;3480;3617 Amended by Ord. 3806 (Sec. 2.34.050) ORDINANCE NO. 3 6 S'7 AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the City of Kent, Washington, repealing Ch. 2.58, entitled "Independent Salary Commission," and amending Chs. 2.01, 2.02, and 2.34 of the Kent City Code relating to the salaries of the Mayor, Councilmembers, and Municipal Court Judges. RECITALS A. By its adoption of Ordinance No. 3617 on October 1, 2002, the City Council established an Independent Salary Commission to set the salaries of the City's elected officials, which currently includes the Mayor, the City Councilmembers and the Municipal Court Judges. B. The City Council has decided to abolish the Independent Salary Commission and, therefore, it is appropriate to repeal Ch. 2.58 and amend Chs. 2.01, 2.02, and 2.34 of the Kent City Code to reflect the current and actual salaries that the elected officials receive. NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS. ORDINANCE SECTION 1. - Repealer. Chapter 2.58 of the Kent City Code, entitled "Independent Salary Commission," is repealed in its entirety. 1 Salary Commission - Abolition SECTION 2. - Amendment. Section 2.01.010 of the Kent City Code, entitled "Compensation of councilmembers," is amended to read as follows Sec. 2.01.010. Compensation of councilmembers. A. Each City Councilmember shall be paid a salary of ne thousand one hundred forty-six dollars ($66WIl 146) per month. F=ff8GtiVe jai;UaFy 1, 200Q, ea Gity CounGilmernber shall be paid a salary of eight hURdFed fifty dellaFs ($860) Pef ($900) POF month . The duly elected president of the City Council shall be paid an --a additional salary of one hundred- fiflyone thousand two hundred eioht dollars ($450$1 208) per month salary. UAd9F the GonditweRs established in the sGhedule, as pmvided by law and by Gh . G -.B. Each councilmember may receive medical insurance coverage benefits for himself or herself as is provided to full-time employees of the City. Additionally, each councdmember may, at his or her expense, elect to obtain medical insurance coverage benefits for his or her family as is provided pursuant to City policy SECTION 3. - Amendment. Section 2.02.010 of the Kent City Code, entitled "Compensation," is amended to read as follows: Sec. 2.02.010. Compensation of Mayor. A. Beginning januaFy 4, 1908, the base salaFy of The Mayor of the City shall be paid a salary of eighty thousand five hundred sixteen dollars ($89,G99 8 516) per month 2 Salary Commission - Abolition fi.11-turnA P964fieR.In addition to the base salary, the Mayor shall be entitled to receive all benefits associated with full-time employment with the City, as established by City policy for this position. These benefits may be adjusted from time to time, on a City-wide basis, in accordance with City policy. However, adjustments increasing benefits beyond those provided to full-time employees and any increases in salary shall be by ordinance pursuant to RCW 35A.12.070. SECTION 4. - Amendment. Section 2.34.050 of the Kent City Code, entitled "Salaries -Costs," is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 2.34.050. Municipal fudge salarvSahyies— Costs. A. The salary of #4e -each full-time municipal fudge shall be fixed by aassage of the ordinance adopting the City's annual budget. If serving on a part-time basis or serving as a pro tem fudge, he or she shall be compensated #iear#Y Pt the rate of fifty dollars ($50) per hour: provided, however, that a traffic pro tem magistrate or other pro tem magistrate shall be compensated at the rate of thirty dollars ($30) per hour. , fUFAishiRgs, and supplies shall be paid whelly eut ef the fi-Inds ef the r D ty. jurers shall be paid a fee of fifteen dellaFs ($15) PeF day and mileage allowaRGe P61F6UaRt to B. All costs of operation of the municipal courtincluding but not limited to salaries of fudges and court employees, dockets books of records forms furnishings and supplies shall be paid wholly out of the funds of the City. Jurors shall be paid a fee of fifteen dollars ($15) per day and mileage allowance pursuant to RCW 43.03.060. The City shall provide a suitable place for holding court and pay all expenses of maintaining it. 3 Salary Commission - Abolition :71 =11" SECTION 4. - Amendment. Section 2.34.050 of the Kent City Code, entitled "Salaries -Costs," is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 2.34.050. Municipal fudge salarvSahyies— Costs. A. The salary of #4e -each full-time municipal fudge shall be fixed by aassage of the ordinance adopting the City's annual budget. If serving on a part-time basis or serving as a pro tem fudge, he or she shall be compensated #iear#Y Pt the rate of fifty dollars ($50) per hour: provided, however, that a traffic pro tem magistrate or other pro tem magistrate shall be compensated at the rate of thirty dollars ($30) per hour. , fUFAishiRgs, and supplies shall be paid whelly eut ef the fi-Inds ef the r D ty. jurers shall be paid a fee of fifteen dellaFs ($15) PeF day and mileage allowaRGe P61F6UaRt to B. All costs of operation of the municipal courtincluding but not limited to salaries of fudges and court employees, dockets books of records forms furnishings and supplies shall be paid wholly out of the funds of the City. Jurors shall be paid a fee of fifteen dollars ($15) per day and mileage allowance pursuant to RCW 43.03.060. The City shall provide a suitable place for holding court and pay all expenses of maintaining it. 3 Salary Commission - Abolition SECTION 5. - Savings. The existing Chapter 2.58 of the Kent City Code, which is repealed by this ordinance, shall remain in full force and effect until the effective date of this ordinance. SECTION 6. - Severability If any one or more sections, subsections, or sentences of this ordinance are held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this ordinance and the same shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION 7. - Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty (30) days from and after its passage as provided by law. C (XA',4 JIVIT71MTE MAYOR ✓b -rem, Tim Cla,rl, ATTEST: BRENDAJACOBER,C CLERK APPROVED AS TO FORM: TOM BRUBAKER, CITY ATTORNEY 4 Salary Commission - Abolition EYES SECTION 5. - Savings. The existing Chapter 2.58 of the Kent City Code, which is repealed by this ordinance, shall remain in full force and effect until the effective date of this ordinance. SECTION 6. - Severability If any one or more sections, subsections, or sentences of this ordinance are held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this ordinance and the same shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION 7. - Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty (30) days from and after its passage as provided by law. C (XA',4 JIVIT71MTE MAYOR ✓b -rem, Tim Cla,rl, ATTEST: BRENDAJACOBER,C CLERK APPROVED AS TO FORM: TOM BRUBAKER, CITY ATTORNEY 4 Salary Commission - Abolition PASSED: otO day of April, 2004. APPROVED: 010 day of April, 2004. PUBLISHED: —A� day of April, 2004. I hereby certify that this is a true copy of Ordinance No. 36 r% passed by the City Council of the City of Kent, Washington, and approved by the Mayor of the City of Kent as hereon indicated. P1Ciw110ROINANCE1SalaryCommission•Abolish doe (SEAL) BRENDA JACOBEIVCITY CLERK 5 Salary Commission - Abolition