HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg 2013-11-18 Item 5A - Ordinance - Municipal Court Judge Salary (TMC Section 2.68.026)COUNCIL AGENDA SYNOPSIS
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SPONSOR Council Z Mayor HR I DCD r Finance Fire IT — P&R r Poltee PIF
SPONSOR'S The Council is being asked confirm the reappointment of Kimberly Walden as Municipal
SUMMARY Court Judge through December 31, 2017. It is proposed to increase the Judge's position
from a .75 FTE to a .85 FTE, an additional 4 hours per week, to calculate Judge Walden's
salary at .85 of the salary set for District Court Judges in the Salary Schedule adopted by
the Washington Citizens' Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials adopted on an
annual basis and prorate holidays and healthcare/dental benefits at 85%.
REVIEWED BY COW Mtg. CA&P Cmte Z F&S Cmte r Transportation Cmte
E Utilities Cmte Arts Comm. Parks Comm. Planning Comm.
DATE: 11/5/2013 COMMITTEE CHAIR: DENNIS ROBERTSON
RECOMMENDATIONS:
SPONSOR/ADMIN.
COMMIITEE
Mayor's Office
Unanimous Approval; Forward to Committee of the Whole
COST IMPACT / FUND SOURCE
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED AMOUNT BUDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED
$ $ $
Fund Source:
Comments:
ITEM INFORMATION
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STAFF SPONSOR: DAVID CLINE
ORIGINAL AGENDA DATE: 11/12/13
AGENDA ITEM TITLE Reappointment of Municipal Court Judge; Amending Judge's Salary
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SPONSOR Council Z Mayor HR I DCD r Finance Fire IT — P&R r Poltee PIF
SPONSOR'S The Council is being asked confirm the reappointment of Kimberly Walden as Municipal
SUMMARY Court Judge through December 31, 2017. It is proposed to increase the Judge's position
from a .75 FTE to a .85 FTE, an additional 4 hours per week, to calculate Judge Walden's
salary at .85 of the salary set for District Court Judges in the Salary Schedule adopted by
the Washington Citizens' Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials adopted on an
annual basis and prorate holidays and healthcare/dental benefits at 85%.
REVIEWED BY COW Mtg. CA&P Cmte Z F&S Cmte r Transportation Cmte
E Utilities Cmte Arts Comm. Parks Comm. Planning Comm.
DATE: 11/5/2013 COMMITTEE CHAIR: DENNIS ROBERTSON
RECOMMENDATIONS:
SPONSOR/ADMIN.
COMMIITEE
Mayor's Office
Unanimous Approval; Forward to Committee of the Whole
COST IMPACT / FUND SOURCE
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED AMOUNT BUDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED
$ $ $
Fund Source:
Comments:
MTG. DATE
RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION
11/12/13
Forward to next Regular Meeting
MTG. DATE
ATTACHMENTS
11/12/13
Informational Memorandum from David Cline dated 10/31/13
Draft Ordinance amending salary of Municipal Court Judge, with attachment
Minutes from the Finance & Safety Committee Meeting of 11/5/13
11/18/13
Ordinance in final form
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City of Tukwila
Washington
Ordinance No.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.
2261, AS CODIFIED AT TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE
SECTION 2.68.026, 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, 2014, under the contract for Municipal Court Judge services
attached hereto as Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 3.50.080, 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. 2261 §2, as codified at Tukwila
Municipal Code Section 2.68.026, is hereby amended to read as follows:
2.68.026 Municipal Judge Salary. The salary of the Municipal Court Judge shall be set
at the rate of 85% of the District Court Judges Salary as set by the Salary Schedule
adopted by the Washington Citizens' Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials on an
annual basis.
Section 2. Corrections by City Clerk or Code Reviser. Upon approval of the
City Attorney, the City Clerk and the code reviser are authorized to make necessary
corrections to this ordinance, including the correction of clerical errors; references to
other local, state or federal laws, codes, rules, or regulations; or ordinance numbering
and section /subsection numbering.
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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 on January
1, 2014.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at
a Regular Meeting thereof this day of , 2013.
ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED:
Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Shelley M. Kerslake, City Attorney
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council:
Published:
Effective Date:
Ordinance Number:
Exhibit A: Contract for Municipal Court Judge services
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
TO: Honorable Kimberly Walden, Municipal Court Judge
FROM: Jim Haggerton, Mayor
DATE: November 18, 2013
RE: Terms of Re- Appointment as Tukwila Municipal Court Judge
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, 2014 through
December 31, 2017 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, 2014, during the term of your appointment:
WAGE: Salary set at 85% 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 22,
2013 is attached hereto. 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 85% 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 85% of the premium for you and your dependents.
Payments by you will be a minimum of 15% 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, 2013.
Jim Haggerton, Mayor Kimberly Walden, Judge
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Exhibit A
Vthshingtan c ze
'in for
2013 and 2014 Salary Schedule
Adopted May 22, 2013
Executive Branch
Governor 166,891 166,891 166,891
Lieutenant Governor 93,948 97,000 97,000
Secretary of State 116,950 116,950 116,950
Treasurer 116,950 125,000 125,000
Auditor 116,950 116,950 116,950
Attorney General 151,718 151,718 151,718
Insurance Commissioner 116,950 116,950 116,950
Supt. of Public Instruction 121,618 124,050 127,772
Commissioner of Public
121,618 124,050 124,050
Lands
Judicial Branch
Supreme Court Justices 164,221 167,505 172,531
Court of Appeals Judges 156,328 159,455 164,238
Superior Court Judges 148,832 151,809 156,363
District Court Judges 141,710 144,544 148,881
Legislative Branch
Legislator 42,106 42,106 42,106
Speaker of the House 50,106 50,106 50,106
Senate Majority Leader 50,106 50,106 50,106
House Minority Leader 46,106 46,106 46,106
Senate Minority Leader 46,106 46,106 46,106
(479 total positions for whom we set salaries.)
The Final salary schedule was adopted at a public meeting on May 22, 2013.
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