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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.
1851, AS CODIFIED AT SECTION 2.04.230 OF THE TUKWILA
MUNICIPAL CODE, FIXING THE BENEFITS FOR CITY
COUNCIL MEMBERS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the time commitment and effort of satisfactorily fulfilling the job of Council
member have increased in recent years, fringe benefits for members have not increased
proportionately; and
WHEREAS, medical benefits are an area where the Council rate for reimbursement of
medical expenses has fallen relative to the costs; and
WHEREAS, the cost of health care has risen sharply in each of the last three years to a
level which exceeds the City's current Council reimbursement level;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Council Compensation. Section 1 of Ordinance No. 1851, as codified at
Section 2.04.230(B) of the Tukwila Municipal Code, is hereby amended to read as follows:
B. Benefits. Each member of the City Council, beginning January 1, 2001, shall be
eligible for one of two benefits options:
1. Reimbursement program. Reimbursement from the City for medical expenses
including: pharmaceuticals, health care, alternative health care, dental, and vision costs; and
health and life insurance premiums up to $3,400, which approximates the cost of insurance for
one employee. Reimbursements shall be made only upon presentation to the Finance Director
of a receipt or other evidence that the expense was actually incurred. All reimbursement
payments made under this section shall be a fringe benefit accruing to the member by virtue of
employment with the City and shall not be considered part of the member's stipend or wages;
or
2. Medical plan eligibility. The ability to join the City's self- insured medical and
dental plan which is offered to non represented employees. This benefit will cover only the
Council member and not additional family members unless those are paid for separately.
Section 2. 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 3. 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 and effect five (5) days
after passage and publication as provided by law.
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PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at a
eeting thereof this c 1 day of `may f 2000.
Steven M. Mullet, Mayor
ATTEST/ AUTHENTICATED:
(Jne E. Cantu, CMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By
Office of the Ci Attorney
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: ///:.1/4
PASSED BY THE CJTY COUNCIL: //`7 7/
PUBLISHED: WO //a
EFFECTIVE DATE:/W/4 fre
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SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. /W
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 1851, AS CODIFIED AT SECTION
2.04.230 OF THE TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE,
FIXING THE BENEFITS FOR CITY COUNCIL
MEMBERS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
On �7 Zea, the City Council of the City of Tukwila passed
Ordinance No. /r14a making each member of the City Council, beginning January
1, 2001, eligible for one of two benefits options; providing for severability; and
establishing an effective date.
The full text of this ordinance will be mailed without charge to anyone who
submits a written request to the City Clerk of the City of Tukwila for a copy of the text.
APPROVED by the City Council at its meeting of 7/
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E. Cantu, CMC, City Clerk