HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 337CITY OF MEDINA
RESOLUTION NO. 337
AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL PAY FOR THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO WORK AS
A PATROL OFFICER DURING THE DECEMBER 2008 EMERGENCY SNOW
EVENT
WHEREAS, the City of Medina and the Puget Sound region experienced extraordinary
snowfall beginning December 18, 2008 through and including December 25, 2008, and
WHEREAS, due to the extraordinary weather conditions the Chief of Police
recommended to the City Manager that the City have two officers on duty during the
emergency in order to protect the public health, safety and welfare; and
WHEREAS, in order to accomplish this, there were two options. The first was to have
the officers work twenty-four hour shifts which the Chief of Police and City Manager did
not feel was in the best interests of the safety of the officers. The other option was to
have the Chief of Police serve as the second officer on duty and to work beyond what is
normally expected of the Chief of Police; and
WHEREAS, as a department director, the Chief of Police is not entitled to overtime pay
and is expected to work sufficient hours to accomplish the duties of his position; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager gave approval for the Chief of Police to work additional
hours for additional pay, subject to approval by the City Council, and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the extraordinary weather conditions occurring in
the City of Medina and in the Puget Sound region from December 18 through and
including December 25, 2008 constitute a rare and extenuating circumstance requiring
significant extended hours duties of the Chief of Police, now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED, that:
The City Council authorizes the City Manager to approve additional compensation for
the Chief of Police for his work protecting the citizens of Medina beyond his normal
duties from December 18 through and including December 25, 2008.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL THIS 121h DAY OF JANUARY, 2009, AND SIGNED
IN AUTHENTICATION OF ITS PASSAGE ON THE 12th DAY OF JANUARY, 2009.
Mark L. Nelson, Mayor
Approved as to form:
Wayne D. Tanaka, City Attorney
Attest:,/ ,.
R hel Baker, City Clerk