HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 2012-367CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESOLUTION No. 2012-367
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2013 PAY
AND COMPENSATION PLAN
WIJEREAS, the City of Plymouth uses job evaluation in order to determine job value; and
WI-1EREAS, this plan is in compliance with Minnesota Statute 471, commonly known as the
"Pay Equity Law: and
WIffiREAS, the classification and compensation plan has been updated to reflect changes to
the 2013 budget submitted to the City Council for review; and
WIffiREAS, the City Council believes that hard work and service performed by the
employees to the City of Plymouth should be recognized through a formal Employee Recognition
Program. The City Council believes the benefits of attracting, retaining and motivating employees
through the Employee Recognition Program supports employee job satisfaction, which in turn
impacts cooperation and productivity. The result is to provide excellent public and customer service
to better serve the interests of the citizens of the community; and
WIffiREAS, the non -represented police personnel are required to wear and maintain their
own uniforms; and
WIffiREAS, the City Council believes that employees are more productive if they maintain
healthy lifestyles and that encouragement and support of employees to maintain such life styles
furthers the public and customer service goals of ht City of Plymouth; and
WIffiREAS, the City Council believes that the safety practices of the City of Plymouth
employees has a direct impact both on public service and on reduced rates for insurance and claims
against the City of Plymouth; and
WIffiREAS, the City's staff have developed programs and policies to fiirther employee
satisfaction, health and safety, which includes rewards for employees who meet longevity and good
service goals, practice good safety and engage in healthy lifestyles; and
WIffiREAS, the City's staff has also developed a recognition program for volunteers based
on their service to the community; and
WIffiREAS, these programs have been funded under the appropriate line items in the budget
approved by the City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA, that it should, and hereby does:
Approve the 2013 Classification and Compensation Plans attached hereto effective
January 1, 2013.
2. Directs the city manager to proceed with the ongoing implementation and maintenance of
the compensation plan and its components.
3. Approves continuation of volunteer and employee recognition and wellness programs as
budgeted.
Approved this 11th day of December, 2012.