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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 95-170 - Amending COR misc Emp Benefit Policies, Effective 08/02/95 by repealing program for Redding Improv & Developing Excellence, & Adding Redding Empl Awards Program ,�. , � • RESOLUTION NO. 95- �� A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCII. OF THE CITY OF REDDING AMENDING THE CITY OF REDDING MISCELLANEOUS EMPLOYEE BENEFIT POLICIES, EFFECTIVE AUGUST 2, 1995, BY REPEALING THE PROGRAM FOR REDDING IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPING EXCELLENCE, AND ADDING A REDDING EMPLOYEE AWARDS PROGRAM (REAP). WHEREAS, the employee incentive program known as Program for Redding Improvement and Developing Excellence (PRIDE) has been in effect for six years for the benefit of all employees of the City, regardless of status; and " WHEREAS, in order to improve the incentive program, it has been recommended that the current PRIDE be replaced with the Redding Employee Awards Program (REAP), effective August 2, 1995; and WHEREAS, the City Council deems it to be in the best interests of the City to adopt such recommendation; NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council that the current City of Redding Miscellaneous Employee Benefit Policies established by Resolution 94-340 be amended effective August 2, 1995, by repealing the Program for Redding Improvement and Developing Excellence and adding a new Redding Employee Awards Program (REAP), a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof. The Miscellaneous Employee Benefit Policies are for unrepresented employees, with the exception of REAP which is for all City employees. I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was introduced, read, and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on the lst day of August, 1995, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: x. Anderson, McGeorge, Murray and Kehoe NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: P. Anderson ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None / AVID A. HOE, M or � ,� ;1 ATTEST: FORM APPROVED: � . � < � fG`t../ � '��'f�'�'dFf G�'��' -� �'ONNIE STR AYER, City Clerk W.LEONARD WING E,City Attorney • 1 • • . Resolution No. 95- 170 , Page 35 Date Adopted: August 1, 1995 Date Effective: August 2, 1995 REDDING EMPLOYEE AWARDS PROGRAM (REAP) POLICY It is the policy of the City of Redding to encourage its employees to be innovative and proactive in making suggestions and initiating changes that will improve City operations and service to the public. As part of such encouragement, the City of Redding wishes to reward employees who go above and beyond their normal job responsibilities to make significant improvements that result in better, more efficient service to the residents of Redding. PROGRAM Accordingly, an employee incentive and bonus program known as the Redding Employee Awards Program (REAP) is hereby established under the guidelines described in the procedure section below. By way of overview, REAP is established to allow the City Manager to administratively reward employees for significant contributions that meet the objectives of the policy above. Working within City Council budget appropriations, the City Manager will provide awards to employees . The awards may be in the form of cash payments, gift certificates, special awards or other means, as the City Manager deems appropriate. PROCEDURE 1 . The City Council, in adoption of the Annual Budget, will appropriate funds in the Employer Services Division to fund REAP for that fiscal year. 2 . The City Manager may utilize REAP at any time, after becoming aware of an employee' s achievement that meets the objectives of the policy stated above. The City Manager may become aware of an employee' s achievements through a variety of ways, including, but not limited to: recommendation of the City Council, the Human Resources Manager, a Department Director, a City employee, or a business or resident outside of the organization. 3 . Once a recommendation has been made, the City Manager, or his designee, will thoroughly examine the circumstances to determine if an award is warranted. The decision of the City Manager shall be final . ' � � � Resolution No. 95- 170 , Page 36 Date Adopted: August 1, 1995 Date Effective: August 2, 1995 4 . If it is determined that an award is warranted., the City Manager will make a decision as to the type and value of such award. The awards may include, but are not limited to: cash disbursements, gift certificates, special awards ( i .e. certificates, plaques, etc. ) , or other means, as deemed appropriate. The City Manager' s decision shall be final . 5 . Once the award is determined, the City Manager' s Office will make appropriate arrangements for presentation of the award to the employee in a timely manner. To the extent possible, the City Manager will present REAP awards in person.