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ITEM INFORMATION
CAS NUMBER: 09-159 I ORIGINAL AGENDA DATE: NOVEMBER 9, 2009
AGENDA ITEM TITLE Reappointment of Municipal Court Judge; Establishment of Judge's Salary
CATEGORY Discussion Motion Resolution Ordinance Bad Award n Public Hearing Other
Mtg Date 11/09/09 Mtg Date Mtg Date Mtg Date 11/16/09 Mtg Date Mtg Date Mtg Date
SPONSOR Council Mayor Adm Svcs n DCD Finance Fare Legal Pe R Police Pr
SPONSOR'S The Council is being asked to confirm the reappointment of Kimberly Walden as Municipal
SUMMARY Court Judge, term expiring 12/31/2013. It is proposed to pay the judge the same hourly
rate she has received since 2008. In lieu of a pay increase, it is proposed to grant the
judge the same paid holidays (at a pro -rated rate) as the Non Represented employees,
which is consistent with other area cities. The Council is also being asked to approve the
Ordinance setting the salary of the Municipal Court Judge, as required by RCW 3.50.080.
REVIEWED BY COW Mtg. CA &P Cmte F &S Cmte Transportation Cmte
Utilities Cmte Arts Comm. n Parks Comm. Planning Comm.
DAIE: 11/3/09
RECOMMENDATIONS:
SPONSOR /ADMIN. Mayor's Office
COMMTI"I'EE unanimous Approval; Forward to Committee of the Whole
COST IMPACT FUND SOURCE
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED AMOUNT BUDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED
Fund Source:
Comments:
1 MTG. DATE RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION
11/9/09 Forward to the Next Regular Meeting
11/16/09
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MTG. DATE ATTACHMENTS
I 11/9/09 Informational Memorandum dated 10/27/09
I Draft Ordinance setting salary of Municipal Court Judge, with attachment
Minutes from the Finance Safety Committee meeting of 11/3/09
11/16/09 Ordinance in Final Form
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APPROVED AS TO FORM BY
Office of the City Attorney
City of Tukwila
Christy O'Flaherty, CMC, City Clerk
Washington
Ordinance No.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, AMENDING TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2.68,
"MUNICIPAL COURT," REGARDING THE SETTING OF SALARY FOR THE
MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City requires the services of a Municipal Court Judge who is
appointed to a four -year term; and
WHEREAS, the current Municipal Court Judge will be reappointed to a term
commencing January 1, 2010, under the Contract for Municipal Court Judge Services,
attached hereto as Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 3.50.080 and Tukwila's Municipal Code, the salary of
the Municipal Court Judge shall be fixed by ordinance;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Ordinance Amended. Ordinance No. 1324 §5, as codified at TMC 2.68.025, is
hereby amended to read as follows:
2.68.025 Court Costs. All costs of operating the municipal court, including but not
limited to, salaries of judges and court employees, dockets, books of records, forms,
furnishings and supplies, shall be paid wholly out of the funds of the City. The City shall
provide a suitable place for holding court and pay all expenses of maintaining it.
Section 2. Section Added. A new section regarding the judge's salary is hereby created
to read as follows:
2.68.026 Municipal judge Salary. The salary of the Municipal Court Judge shall be
fixed by ordinance and set at the rate provided for in the biennial budget adopted by the
City Council.
Section 3. Severability. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or
phrase of this ordinance or its application to any person or situation should be held to be
invalid or unconstitutional for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such
invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the
remaining portions of this ordinance or its application to any other person or situation.
Section 4. Effective Date. This ordinance or a summary thereof shall be published in
the official newspaper of the City, and shall take effect and be in full force five days after
passage and publication as provided by law
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at a
Regular Meeting thereof this day of 2009
ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council:
Published.
Effective Date:
Ordinance Number:
Attachment: Exhibit A Contract for Municipal Court Judge Services
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
TO: Kimberly Walden, Judge
FROM: Jim Haggerton, Mayor
DATE: November 17, 2009
RE: Terms of Appointment as Tukwila Municipal Court Judge
EXHIBIT A
Contract 03 -131 (d)
This Memorandum of Understanding will re- confirm your appointment as the Municipal Court
Judge for the City of Tukwila. This appointment covers the period from January 1, 2010 through
December 31, 2013, 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, 2010, during the term of your appointment:
WAGE: A flat rate of $67 per hour (approximately 30 hours per week on the bench.) 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 your hourly rate of pay.
Holidays: You shall be entitled to the same holidays as the Non Represented
employee group, paid at a prorated rate of 75 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 75% of the premium for you and your dependents. Payments by you will be a minimum
of 25% and may be higher if the GHC plan is selected and premiums are higher than the City's
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
Kimberly Walden, Judge Jim Haggerton, Mayor
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day of 2009.
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