HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2016-13Sponsored by: Council Member Gabriel
CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. 2016 -13
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AMENDING CITY
COUNCIL POLICY 2014 -01, KENAI COUNCIL PUBLIC RECOGNITION POLICY, TO
PROVIDE LETTERS OF RECOGNITION AND PLAQUES FOR CITY COMMITTEE,
COMMISSION AND THE COUNCIL ON AGING MEMBERS AFTER FIVE AND TEN YEARS
OF SERVICE RESPECTIVELY.
WHEREAS, the Council recognizes a public benefit in the recognition, on behalf of the
Council and City, of certain events affecting the community, City officials and
employees; and,
WHEREAS, Council established Policy No. 2014 -01 for the expenditure of funds for
public recognition for purposes of clarity and equity and to protect public interest; and,
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City to amend Policy No. 2014 -01, to establish
a standard policy by providing letters of recognition and plaques for service on City
Committees, Commissions and the Council on Aging after five and ten years
respectively.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA:
Section 1. That City Council Policy 2014 -01, Kenai Council Public Recognition Policy,
attached, is amended to provide for standard recognition of Committee, Commission
and the Council on Aging members after five and ten years of service with a letter of
recognition and plaque respectively.
Section 2. That this resolution takes effect immediately upon passage.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 6th day of April,
2016.
PAT PORTER, MAYOR
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POLICY NO. 2014 -01, KENAI COUNCIL PUBLIC RECOGNITION POLICY,
AMENDED
Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to establish procedures and limits for the expenditure of
Council funds in recognition of certain events affecting the community, City officials, and
employees.
Scope
This policy applies to funds expended by the Council for recognition of certain events
affecting the community, City officials, and employees.
Policy
The Council recognizes a public benefit in the recognition, on behalf of the Council
and City, of certain events affecting the community, City officials, and
employees. Pursuant to this policy, the Mayor is authorized to expend City funds
within budgeted amounts not to exceed $150 per event on gifts and other
appropriate items such as flowers. Council must approve by motion the
expenditure of any greater amount.
2. Events intended to be recognized, under this policy include, but are not limited to,
retirements, special achievements, serious injuries or illnesses, and deaths.
3. Members of City Commissions, Committees and the Council on Aging shall receive
a letter of recognition for years of service, signed by the Mayor or designee after
five years of service, and a plaque, or other honorarium, from the City upon leaving
the Commission, Committee or Council on Aging if more than ten years of service
have been provided.
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Approved by Resolutions 2014 -25,
2016 -13
PAT PORTER, MAYOR
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210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611 -7794
Telephone: 907 - 283 -7535 / FAX: 907 - 283 -3014
www.kenai.city
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Porter and Council Members
FROM: Council Member Brian Gabriel
DATE: March 31, 2016
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2016 -13
In 2014 the Council established Policy No. 2014 -01 for the purpose of establishing
procedures and limits for the expenditure of public funds in recognition of certain
individuals of the community, employees and City officials on behalf of the City.
This resolution is intended to amend Policy 2014 -01 to establish standard procedures for
recognition of service on City Committees, Commissions and the Council on Aging.
Your consideration and support of Resolution No. 2016 -13 is appreciated.