HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 21823: TO EXEMPT EMPLOYEES DURING THE FEBRUARY 2021 WINTER STORM P.R. NO. 21823
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AS IT PERTAINS TO EXEMPT EMPLOYEES DURING
THE FEBRUARY 2021 WINTER STORM
WHEREAS, on February 12, 2021, Governor Abbott issued a Disaster Declaration
and continued to deploy resources for the severe winter weather that impacted all of
Texas; and
WHEREAS, on February 14, 2021, President Biden declared that a major disaster
exists in the State of Texas and ordered federal assistance to supplement state and local
recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe winter storms beginning on February 11,
2021, and continuing; and
WHEREAS, certain exempt employees have expended many hours in excess of
what is normally expected due to the severe winter weather and the necessary emergency
response from through ; and
WHEREAS, there is an urgent need to make a reasonable accommodation.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT ARTHUR:
Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct.
Section 2. That Ordinance No. 18-35 provides that pursuant to Section 78-53 of
the Code of Ordinances of the City of Port Arthur "exempt employees who have accrued
compensatory time for hours worked over 40 hours per week during inclement weather,
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will automatically earn time and a half(overtime) for hours up to 100 hours and any hours
over 100 hours will be accrued as compensatory time after 48 hours per week."
Section 3. That due to the severe weather, the City Council authorizes exempt
employees to utilize or be paid for comp time effective from to
as set forth in Section 78-53 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Port
Arthur.
Section 4. That a copy of the caption of this Resolution shall be spread upon the
Minutes of the City Council.
READ,ADOPTED,AND APPROVED,this day of , 2021 AD,
at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the following
vote: AYES:
Mayor:
Councilmembers:
NOES: .
Thurman Bill Bartie, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard, City Secretary
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Valecia Tizeno, City Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Ronald Burton, City Manager
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