FIN 2017-11-07 Item 2B - Ordinance/Contract - Reappointment of Kimberly Walden as Municipal Court Judge

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City of Tukwila Mayor's Office - David Cline, City Administrator MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING TO: Honorable Kimberly Walden, Municipal Court Judge FROM: Allan Ekberg, Mayor DATE: October 31, 2017 RE: Term of Appointment as Tukwila Municipal Court Judge Allan Ekberg, Mayor This Memorandum of Understanding will confirm your appointment as the Municipal Court Judge for the City of Tukwila for the period from January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2021 and is pursuant to judicial and legal mandates governing such appointments (RCW 3.50.040 and TMC 2.68). The following wages and benefits are provided to you effective January 1, 2018, during the term of your appointment: WAGE: Salary set at 90% of the District Court Judges Salary as set in the Salary Schedule adopted by the Washington Citizens' Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials on an annual basis. The current schedule, adopted on May 17, 2017 is attached hereto as Exhibit A. All taxes, social security and related deductions shall be made from your wages. BENEFITS: General Leave: You are entitled to accrue a general leave bank to use for sick leave and/or vacation, as you deem appropriate. This general leave shall accrue at the rate of 12 hours per month to a maximum accrual of 96 hours. Any hours over 96 that are not used are defaulted back to the City. Upon the ending of your appointment, any leave hours, up to a maximum of 96 hours will be paid off at the rate of $70.00 per hour. Holidays: You shall be entitled to the same holidays as the Non -Represented employee group, paid at a prorated rate of 90% commensurate with your hours on the bench. Healthcare/Dental: You have the option of participating in the City of Tukwila Medical/Dental self-insured plan, Group Health Cooperative or waiving this benefit. The City will pay 90% of the premium for you and your dependents. Payments by you will be a minimum of 10% and may be higher if the GHC plan is selected and premiums are higher than the City's self-insured plan. Your share of the premium will be made by payroll deduction. Please sign the attached Personnel Action Form (PAF) and the bottom of this memorandum to indicate agreement. Agreed to this day of November, 2017. Allan Ekberg, Mayor Kimberly Walden, Judge Tukwila City Hall • 6200 Southcenter Boulevard • Tukwila, WA 98188 • 206-433-1800 • Website: TukwilaWA.gov 23