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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. 3434-2024""Oox KENAI CITY OF KENAI ORDINANCE NO. 3434-2024 Sponsored by: Administration AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION PLAN BY RECLASSIFYING THE CAPITAL PROJECTS MANAGER TO A PUBLIC WORKS ASSISTANT DIRECTOR AND INCREASING GENERAL FUND ESTIMATED REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS TO REFLECT THE POSITION'S SUPPORT OF PUBLIC WORKS DIVISIONS. WHEREAS, pursuant to KMC 23.20.020, the City's job classification plan must be revised as changing positions require it based on the City Manager's recommendation and City Council's approval; and, WHEREAS, these revisions may involve adding, abolishing, consolidating, dividing, or amending existing job classifications; and, WHEREAS, Ordinance 3197-2021 established the Capital Projects Manager position within the Public Works Department at a Range 21, which was subsequently amended to a Range 22; and, WHEREAS, the Capital Projects Manager position will become vacant on October 11, 2024; and, WHEREAS, the Capital Projects Manager has been responsible for overseeing capital projects from inception to completion, with the position's costs being reimbursed from the Capital Project Funds for the managed projects; and, WHEREAS, Human Resources worked with the Public Works Director to revise the position description to expand the role to include additional responsibilities such as procurement to better meet the City's Public Works needs; and, WHEREAS, a review of the duties and responsibilities of the Public Works Assistant Director position has been conducted to ensure an amendment to the position classification as a Range 24 fairly reflects the compensation within the City's classification plan and is competitive with compensation for comparable positions in other places of public employment; and, WHEREAS, the adopted FY2025 Budget did not include funds for a Public Works Assistant Director, and an increase in the General Fund is necessary to fund the position in the amount of $54,740 for the remainder of FY2025, an estimated annual cost of $72,987; and, WHEREAS, this amendment ensures that the title and range for the Public Works Assistant Director position accurately reflect its duties and responsibilities, is comparable to other positions within the City, is adequate to recruit and retain qualified candidates for the position, and is in the best interests of the City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The Council amends the Employee Classification Plan by reclassifying the position Public Works Capital Project Manager position as follows: 400 — [CAPITAL PROJECTS MANAGER] Public Works Assistant Director Range [22]24 Section 2. That the following budget revision is authorized: General Fund: Increase Estimated Revenues — New Text Underlined; [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] Ordinance No. 3434-2024 Page 2 of 2 Appropriation of Fund Balance $54,740 Increase Expenditures — Public Works Administration Salaries $34,780 Leave 535 Medicare 512 PERS 7,769 Workers Comp 74 Unemployment 177 Health/Life 10,021 Supplemental Retirement 872 $54.740 Section 3. Severability: That if any part or provision of this ordinance or application thereof to any person or circumstances is adjudged invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such judgment shall be confined in its operation to the part, provision, or application directly involved in all controversy in which this judgment shall have been rendered, and shall not affect or impair the validity of the remainder of this title or application thereof to other persons or circumstances. The City Council hereby declares that it would have enacted the remainder of this ordinance even without such part, provision, or application. Section 4. Effective Date: That pursuant to KMC 1.15.070(f), this ordinance shall take effect immediately upon enactment. ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, THIS 18TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2024. ATTEST: MicFie M. ner, MC, City Clerk Approved by Finance: �, �!!� S Brian Gabriel Sr., Mayor Introduced: September 4, 2024 Enacted: September 18, 2024 Effective: September 18, 2024 New Text Underlined; [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] N41 City of Kenai 1 210 Fidalgo Ave, Kenai, AK 99611-7794 1907.283.7535 ( www.Lenaixity MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor Gabriel and Council Members THROUGH: Terry Eubank, City Manager FROM: Stephanie Randall, Human Resources Director DATE: August 26, 2024 SUBJECT: Ordinance 3434-2024 - An Ordinance Amending The Employee Classification Plan By Reclassifying The Capital Projects Manager To A Public Works Assistant Director And Increasing General Fund Estimated Revenues And Appropriations To Reflect The Position's Support Of Public Works Divisions This Ordinance proposes an amendment to the City's Employee Classification Plan, specifically reclassifying the Capital Projects Manager position within the Public Works Department. The amendment includes changes to the job title, responsibilities, pay range, and budget appropriations. The current position, classified as "Capital Projects Manager," was established by Ordinance 3197-2021 to assist the Public Works Director in managing capital projects from inception to completion. The incumbent in this role has announced their retirement, effective October 11, 2024. As part of a recent Public Works Organizational Structure Assessment, it was determined that the role could be expanded to better support the Public Works Department. The revised position, now proposed as "Public Works Assistant Director," would include additional responsibilities such as procurement and staff supervision. This reclassification would allow the Public Works Director to focus more on core duties and community engagement. The position title would be changed from "Capital Projects Manager" to "Public Works Assistant Director," with an adjustment to the pay range from 22 to 24, ensuring it remains competitive with similar roles across Alaska. Funding for this position will continue to come from Capital Project Funds; however, it is estimated that only 50% of the position's cost will be reimbursed, with the remaining 50% covered by the general fund, compared to the previous 100% allocation to capital projects. This change is intended to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the Public Works Department, ultimately benefiting the City. Your consideration is appreciated.