Substitute Bill No. 60-22 2023 Non-Bargaining Salary Ordinance

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employee as an incentive for the employee to accept the position offered.This Bonus will be paid to the employee in addition to the salary set forth in the Salary Ordinance. The range of these monetary bonuses will be from one hundred($100)to four thousand dollars ($4,000). (g) City Residency Incentive. Full-time employees who establish and maintain legal residence within the City of South Bend city limits, reside on a continuous, permanent basis within the South Bend city limits, and comply with all regulations and requirements described in the Employee Handbook on this topic shall be entitled to an annual monetary bonus of two thousand dollars ($2,000). (h) Allowances. (1) Auto Allowances. At the Mayor's discretion an auto allowance may be offered to city employees in lieu of a City issued car. The allowance may range from one($1) to five hundred dollars ($500) dollars per month. (2) Cell Phone Allowance. At the Mayor's discretion an allowance for the business portion of an employee's cell phone may be provided to those employees whose position and job responsibilities require the ability to communicate outside of city premises or after normal city working hours. The allowance shall not exceed one-hundred dollars ($100) per month. (i) Early Retirement Incentives. The Mayor shall have discretion to offer an early retirement incentive program that may take the form of a bonus upon retirement for years of service or assistance with health insurance for a retiree who is not Medicare eligible. Such assistance shall not exceed one (1) year. Any such bonus or assistance must be approved by the Mayor and Controller and is subject to appropriation by the Common Council before any such bonus or assistance may be paid. I.C. 5-10.2-3-1.2 permits employers to purchase one year for every five years of service for employees in PERF covered positions under certain conditions. The Mayor shall have discretion to offer such early retirement incentive program, pursuant to statute, after consultation with the Controller and after appropriation by the Common Council. (j) Certification Bonus for EMS Billers. At the discretion of the Mayor, City employees working in the EMS billing division may receive an incentive payment not to exceed seven hundred and fifty dollars ($750) annually if the employee achieves and maintains in good standing the appropriate certification for EMS billing. (k) Other Monetary Fringe Benefits. All other fringe benefits shall be as set forth in the City's Employee Handbook as it may be amended from time to time.