HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 7357-84 Salary Adjustments to Certain Positions 1986 ORDINANCE No. 7489-85
Passed by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana
July 8, Y9 85
Attest: �`�' '�`�" �`t� City Clerk
IRENE K. GAMMON
Attest: ��.. = ' __ President of Common Council
Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana
July 8. ig 85
City Clerk
IRENE K. GAMMON
Approved and signed by me ig1L�
2/6( Mayor
ORDINANCE NO. 764?-rc
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 7357-84
TO PROVIDE FOR SALARY ADJUSTMENTS TO CERTAIN
POSITIONS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND FOR THE
CALENDAR YEAR 1986
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND INTENT:
Ordinance No. 7357-84 provided for maximum salaries and wages of
appointed officers and employees of the City of South Bend, Indiana for the
calendar years 1985 and 1986. A recent study of the existing salary ordinance
reveals inequity in the salary structure. Some deputy staff positions, for
example, pay more than department head positions. Consequently, this salary
ordinance is submitted to correct some of these problems.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE SOUTH BEND COMMON COUNCIL as
follows:
SECTION I. For the calendar year 1986, Ordinance No. 7357-84 shall be
amended as set forth below to reflect maximum salaries for 1986:
1985 1986 1986 AMENDED
POSITION SALARY/WAGES SALARY/WAGES SALARY/WAGES
I. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS & SAFETY
Clerk of Board of Works
& Safety 17, 840 18, 197 18, 900
II. DEPARTMENT OF LAW
SELF-INSURANCE
Safety Director 24, 076 23, 516 24, 558
III. DEPARTMENT OF ADMIN. & FINANCE
Personnel Coordinator 24, 231 24, 716 25, 742
Printing Technician 17,029 17, 370 18,500
Fiscal Officer/City Auditor 25, 238 25, 742 25, 742
Events Coordinator 15,500 15, 903 16, 268
IV. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Bureau of Wastewater Chief
Chemist 22, 085 22, 527 25,500
Director, Division of
Vehicle Maintenance 26, 700 27, 234 30,500
V. POLICE DEPARTMENT
Public Assistance Clerk III -0- -0- 14, 800
Public Assistance Clerk II -0- -0- 13, 800
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1985 1986 1986 AMENDED
POSITION SALARY/WAGES SALARY/WAGES SALARY/WAGES
VII. DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
Supt. of Parks & Recreation 32, 877 33, 535 35,500
Zoo Director 24, 690 25, 184 27,500
IX. YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU
Shelter Supervisor 16, 753 17, 088 17, 851
XII. MAYOR'S OFFICE
Admin Asst. to Mayor (delete) 30, 806 31, 422 -0-
Deputy Mayor 30, 806 31 , 422 35,500
XIII . DEPARTMENT OF CODE ENFORCEMENT
Director of Code Enforcement 31, 447 32, 076 35,500
Bldg. Commissioner 28, 829 29, 406 31,500
Assistant Director 22, 713 23, 167 25, 000
SECTION II. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect on July
1, 1985, after its passage by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
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Michael L. Vance
Director, Administration and 219/284-9742
Finance
June 19, 1984
Mrs. Beverlie Beck, President
South Bend Common Council
4th Floor Council-Chambers
South Bend, IN 46601
Dear President Beck:
Through this letter I will address the three (3) bills being
filed for 1st reading of the June 24, 1985 Council meeting which
amend the salary ordinances for Police and Fire personnel and all
other City employees. For sometime now the Board of Public Safety
has been looking at the salaries of management personnel of the
Police and Fire Departments in an attempt to make some
recommendations to the City Council and Administration as to where
they feel inequities exist.
On Tuesday, June 18th the Board of Public Safety recommended
that the salaries of the three (3) top ranks of these Departments be
increased. Attached is a copy of a letter that I sent to the Board
of Public Safety providing them with information they had requested
at a previous meeting about salaries in both the Police and Fire
Departments as compared to other administrative positions within the
City and similar departments located in the mid-west.
In addition, I have enclosed their recommendation to the City
Council and administration about those salaries. We support their
recommendation and feel the background data warrants its
implementation.
The second ordinance is submitted as the result of
recommendations by City Department Heads as to problems that exist in
their operations. Some of the changes are merely technical in nature
and do not involve salary increases while others establish new
positions which will not increase budgets but rather represent
changes to better provide services in those departments.
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Council President Beck
June 19, 1985
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The first change, which is an increase in the salary of the
Clerk of the Boards of Works and Safety, is proposed by the Board of
Safety as a result of increased work required because of the minority
officers suits and the implementation of merit systems.
The second item, an increase in the Safety Director' s salary
in the Self-Insurance Program, allows the individual holding the
position to maintain his current salary prior to combining the
position of Safety Director with that of the EEO Reporting Officer in
the Personnel Department.
Under the Department of Administration & Finance, it is
proposed that the Personnel Coordinator' s salary be increased by
approximately $1, 000 for 1986. This is based on the additional work
that has become a part of the position which was not originally
anticipated when the position was reduced from Personnel Director.
The Printing Technician who operates and runs our Print Shop is
proposed for an increase of $1, 130 based on the increased
productivity shown in the department and the savings associated with
maintenance of the equipment.
The Fiscal Officer/City Auditor position is not a new position
but rather is one which previously existed before 1980. That
position is responsible for internal audit functions within other
departments and also all investment activity for the City of South
Bend. The Events Coordinator position is being instituted in the
Community Affairs Bureau as the result of splitting up personnel and
reassigning the job duties of a person who previously performed two
(2) different functions.
Under the Department of Public Works we are suggesting that
the Bureau of Wastewater Chief Chemist position be increased from
$22, 527 to $25, 500 . This position has been opened for approximately
one (1) year and all efforts to fill the position with a qualified
person have failed because of an uncompetitive salary. The Director
Division of Vehicle Maintenance is the result of a reorganization
within the Division of Transportation and recognizes the increased
responsibility for not only the maintenance of street equipment but
also Fire and other bureau motor equipment. It is an attempt to keep
this position closer to private sector salaries for such positions.
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Council President Beck
June 19, 1985
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Under the civilian section of the South Bend Police Department
efforts continue to civilianize certain positions which lend
themselves to that practice. Currently sworn personnel man the front
desk of the Police Department. It is our intent to civilianize this
operation using the position of Public Assistance Clerk. We have
suggested a salary range of $12, 800 to $14, 800 in which we may
recognize different skill levels and education levels.
In the Department of Parks and Recreation we have suggested
that the Zoo Director' s salary be raised from $25,184 to $27, 500 in
an attempt to attract persons with a broad background in Zoo
Management. In addition, we have suggested that the Superintendent
of Parks and Recreation be raised form $33, 535 to $36, 000 annually.
This recommendation is not only based on the responsibilies of the
department but also as part of an attempt by this administration to
have less of a discrepancy in the compensation paid to department
heads
Under the Youth Service Bureau we have proposed to increase
the Shelter Supervisor' s salary from $17,088 to $17, 850 based on the
responsibilities associated with operating the Shelter. This would
place the individuals salary at the same level as the Assistant
Directors for the Bureau.
Under the Department of Code Enforcement we have proposed an
increase in the Director of Code Enforcement' s salary from $32, 076 to
the minimum department heads salary of $36, 000. Additionally it is
felt that the credentials and responsibility associated with the
Building Commissioner' s position warrant an increase from $29, 406 to
$31 , 500. This would place that position on a somewhat equal basis
with that of other bureau managers. Additionally, we have requested
an increase in the Assistant Director' s salary from $23, 167 to
$25, 000 based on increased job responsibilities in the area of field
supervision.
The creation of the position of Deputy Mayor is being
discussed under separate cover.
If you have any questions reference this ordinance, please
feel free to contact my office.
Sincerely,
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Michael L. Vance, Director
Administration & Finance
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Enclosures/7
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Xs the Tow= Monett of the (litg of'uuth Penh:
Your Committee of the Whole
to whom was referred
BILL NO.
73-85 A BILL AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 7357-84 TO PROVIDE FOR SALARY
ADJUSTMENTS TO CERTAIN POSITIONS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND
FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 1986.
Respectfully report that they have examined the matter and that in their opinion
This bill should be recommended to the Council favorable , as amended:
by substitution of a new bill.
Joseph T. Serge
Chairman
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