TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
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Human Resources |
Cathryn Laird |
425-556-2125 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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Human Resources |
Nicole Bruce |
Program Manager |
TITLE:
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Approval of 2024 Updates to Council Benefits
a. Ordinance No. 3172: An Ordinance of the City of Redmond, Washington, Amending the Benefits Provided to Members of the City Council; Establishing an Ancillary Expense Stipend; Amending Ordinance No. 1638; and Establishing an Effective Date
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
Data and information regarding the Council benefits was reviewed during the June 25, 2024 Study Session and July 9, 2024 Committee of the Whole (FAC) to assist Council in determining whether a change will be made to the Council benefits.
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☐ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☐ Receive Information ☐ Provide Direction ☒ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
Ordinance 1638 was approved by Council in 1991 to provide health benefits to Council Members.
• Required:
The City of Redmond Personnel Manual, Section 1.40, requires Council approval of benefit changes.
• Council Request:
N/A
• Other Key Facts:
N/A
OUTCOMES:
Council is being asked to approve changes in accordance with the outcome of the July 9, 2024 Committee of the Whole (FAC) meeting.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
Committee of the Whole, FAC: June 11, 2024
Study Session: June 25, 2024
Committee of the Whole, FAC: July 9, 2024
Business Meeting Consent: July 16, 2024
• Outreach Methods and Results:
N/A
• Feedback Summary:
N/A
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
The cost will be determined by outcome of the Council’s review and recommendation. 2024 expenses have been budgeted and 2025 and 2026 expenses will be included in the 2025-2026 biennium.
Approved in current biennial budget: ☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
Offer # 0000030 (City Council)
Budget Priority:
Strategic and responsive.
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
If yes, explain:
N/A
Funding source(s):
General Fund
Budget/Funding Constraints:
N/A
☐ Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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6/11/2024 |
Committee of the Whole - Finance, Administration, and Communications |
Receive Information |
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6/25/2024 |
Study Session |
Provide Direction |
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7/9/2024 |
Committee of the Whole - Finance, Administration, and Communications |
Provide Direction |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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N/A |
None proposed at this time |
N/A |
Time Constraints:
Approve Council Benefit changes in 2024, to be effective upon final approval by Council.
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
Council benefits will remain the same.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Ordinance