HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 2002-561CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESOLUTION NO: 2002-561
APPROVING THE 2003 PAY
AND COMPENSATION PLAN
WHEREAS, the City of Plymouth uses job evaluation in order to determine job value; and
WHEREAS, this plan is in compliance with Minnesota Statute 471, commonly known as the "Pay
Equity Law"; and
WHEREAS, the classification and compensation plan has been updated to reflect changes to the
2003 budget proposals submitted to the City Council for review; and
WHEREAS, the City Council believes that hard work and service performed by employees of 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 satifisfaction, 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.
WHEREAS, 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
fiirthers the public and customer service goals of the City of Plymouth.
WHEREAS, the City Council believes that the safety practices of 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,
WHEREAS, 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 ;
WHEREAS, the City's staff has also developed a recognition program for volunteers based on
their service to the community; and
WHEREAS, these programs has been fiinded under the appropropriate line items in the budget
approved by City Council
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA, that it should, and hereby does:
1. Approve the 2003 Classification and Compensation Plans attached hereto effective
January 4, 2003.
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2. Directs the City Manager to proceed with the ongoing implementation and
maintenance of the plan and its components.
3. Approves continuation of volunteer and employee recognition and wellness
programs as budgeted.
4. Approves the pay of the City Manager at an amount equal to his 2002 pay.
Adopted by the City Council on December 17, 2002.