HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 12078:SERVICE AWARD PROGRAMCITY OF PORT ARTHUR
PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
Mayor Oscar G. Ortiz
FROM: Harvey L. Robinson, Director of Human Resources
DATE: February 14, 2003
SUBJECT: Service Award Program for City Counciimembers, etc.
COMMENTS
Pursuant to our discussion, transmitted herewith is Proposed Resolution #12078,
implementing the Service Award Program for City Councilmembers and other Port
Arthur citizens who have served on various boards, committees or commissions, who
meet the stated guidelines.
Enclosure
"REMEMBER, WE ARE HERE TO SERVE THE CITIZENS OF PORT ARTHUR"
P.R. No. 12078
1/30/03 HLR
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A SERVICE AWARD PROGRAM FOR
CITY COUNCILMEMBERS AND OTHER CITY OF PORT ARTHUR CITIZENS
WHO SERVE ON THE VARIOUS BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS
APPOINTED AND /OR CONFIRMED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
(ACCOUNT #620-1701-583.29-00)
WHEREAS, service is the highest order of gift mankind can bestow on his fellow
man; and,
WHEREAS, those citizens who give freely of their time for the betterment of our
community should be recognized; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council deems it reasonable and appropriate to acknowledge
the gift and sacrifice of those who serve on various boards, committees, commissions, etc.;
now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS:
THAT, there is hereby established a City Service Award Program to recognize those
citizens who provide needed services to the City of Port Arthur, and,
THAT, those citizens who henceforth provide service by serving on the City Council,
or on any board, committee or commission, appointed and/or confirmed by the City Council
and who have attended four (4) called board, committee, commission, council or similar
posted meetings each calendar year shall be eligible for awards under the City Service
Award Program; and,
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THAT, to receive credit for any year prior to the date of the enactment of this
Resolution, the member or the liaison must show to the City Secretary evidence that the
member has attended sufficient meetings of that particular board per year; and,
THAT, said Service Award Program shall mirror the current Service Award Program
established for regular City of Port Arthur employees, as delineated in Exhibit "A' attached;
and,
THAT, an appropriate pin, or brooch, as delineated above shall be given for eligible
service in five (5) year increments; and,
THAT, for the purpose of determining the appropriate award increment, all time
served as a regular employee of the City of Port Arthur and/or on eligible boards,
committees, commissions, etc. shall be cumulative; and,
THAT, the City Secretary's office, with recommendations from the liaisons of the
boards, committees, commissions, etc., shall be responsible for monitoring eligible service
as delineated above and for notifying the Human Resources Department of the need to
order the appropriate recognition items; and,
THAT, the City Manager and City Secretary are hereby directed to ensure that
funding is provided for said program; and,
THAT, the awards will be presented to citizens annually, at a date and time
determined by the City Council; and,
THAT, a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the
City Council.
P.R. #12078
1/30/03 HLR
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READ, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED this _ day of , A.D., 2003, at a
Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote: AYES:
Mayor , Councilmembers
Oscar G.Ortiz, Mayor
ATTEST:
Evangeline Green, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Mark Sokolow, City Attorney
AP ROVED AS T,0 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS:
Rebecca Underhill, Director of Finance
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Stephen B. Fitzgibbons, City Manager
Exhibit "A"
5 -year pin
Three rubies
10 -year pin
Three sapphires
15 -year pin
Three emeralds
20 -year pin
Two rubies and one 5 -point full cut diamond
25 -year pin
Two sapphires and one 5 -point full cut diamond
30 -year pin
Two emeralds and one 5 -point full cut diamond
35 -year pin
One emerald and two 5 -point full cut diamonds
40 -year pin
Three 5 -point full cut diamonds
45 -year pin
Two 5 -point and one 10 -point full cut diamonds
50 -year pin
Three 10 -point full cut diamonds
Pins for female employees shall be mounted on a brooch.
Pins for male employees shall be tie -tac type.