15-CITY ORDINANCE SECTION 26-9memo�andum
TO: City Council
John Godwin, City Manager
FROM: Bob Hundley, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: CITY ORDINANCE SECTION 26-9
DATE: April l, 2013
BACKGROLJND: Seniority pay was granted to police officers in 2004 as a means to increase
the likelihood of officers remaining with the department. The longer an officer remains with the
department, the seniority pay increases at 5 year steps. Under civil service, all base pay has to
remain the same for each position, so seniority pay was the only option for any increase
associated with time in grade to promote longevity in the department.
STATUS OF ISSUE: The 2012-2013 Budget was approved with an additional seniority pay step
for officers with 1-2 years' service and an increase for officers with 3-4 years' service. The city
ordinance has not been amended to reflect these changes.
BUDGET: There is no impact to the 2012-2013 budget as these increases were included in the
approved budget.
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the amending of the ordinance to reflect the changes in the
approved budget.
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUIVCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS,
AMENDING SEC. 26-9 SENIORITY PAY, OF CHAPTER 26, POLICE, OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS TO ADD AN
ADDITIONAL SENIORITY PAY STEP FOR OFFICERS WITH 3-4 YEARS'
SERVICE WITH THE PARIS POLICE DEPARTMEIVT; AND OTHER
MATTERS RELATED TO THE SAME; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE, A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND DECLARING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the employment of police officers in the City of Paris is governed by
Chapter 143 of the Local Government Code, dealing with Civil Service employment; and,
WHEREAS, the Chief of Police has requested an additional seniority pay step for
officers with 3-4 years' service with the Paris Police Department; and,
WHEREAS, the changes are reflected in the current year budget as approved by the
City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PARIS, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the findings set out in the preamble to this ordinance are hereby
in all things approved.
Section 2. Section 26-9, Seniority Pay, of Chapter 26 Police of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Paris, Texas is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:
"Sec. 26-9. Seniority Pay
Members of the police department below the rank of chief shall be entitled to
receive seniority pay, on the basis of time in service and rank achieved, said
seniority pay to be in addition to each officer's base pay as follows:
(a) For all officers of the rank of police officer, seniority pay shall be added to
each officer's base pay, based on the following schedule of years in
service to the Paris Police Department:
1. Police Officers with one (1) to two (2) years of
service—Twenty-three and eight cents ($23.08) per pay period.
2. Police Officers with three (3) to four (4) years of service -
Twenty-six and ninety two cents ($26.92) per pay period.
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3. Police Officers with five (5) years or more of service and less than
ten (10) years of service—Sixty-eight dollars and sixty-one cents
($68.61) per pay period.
4. Police Officers with ten (10) years or more of service and less than
fifteen (15) years of service—Eighty-seven dollars and eighty-five
cents ($87.85) per pay period.
5. Police Officers with fifteen (15) years or more of service—One
hundred forty-five dollars and fifty-four cents ($145.54) per pay
period.
(b) All officers of the rank of Sergeant, as a result of their years of service in
having achieved said rank—One hundred fifteen dollars and forty-six
cents ($115.46) per pay period.
(c) All officers of the rank of Lieutenant, as a result of their years of service in
having achieved said rank—One hundred seventy-one dollars and
fifty-four cents ($171.54) per pay period.
(d) All officers of the rank of Captain, as a result of their years of service in
having achieved said rank—One hundred thirty-nine dollars and
fifty-four cents ($139.54) per pay period.
(e) For the rank of assistant chief, as a result of years of service in having
achieved said rank—One hundred-forty five dollars and thirty-one cents
($145.31) per pay period.
(� The seniority pay provided by this section shall be in addition to the
regular base pay received by the member or members of the police
department qualifying for same."
Section 3. That all provisions of the ordinances of the City of Paris, Texas in
conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed, and all other provisions
of the ordinances of the City of Paris not in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance
shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 4. That the repeal of any ordinance or part of ordinances affected by the
enactment of this ordinance shall not be construed as abandoning any action now pending
under or by virtue of such ordinance or as discontinuing, abating, modifying, or altering
any penalty accruing or to accrue, or as affecting any rights of the municipality under any
section or provisions of any ordinance at the time of passage of this ordinance.
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Section 5. That it is the intention of the City Council of the City of Paris that this
ordinance and every provision hereof, shall be considered severable, and the invalidity or
partial invalidity of any section, clause, or provisions of this ordinance shall not affect the
validity of any other portion of this ordinance.
Section 6. This Ordinance does not demonstrate, nor is it any evidence of any
intent to form a contract, unilateral or otherwise, with any civil service employee. This
ordinance is enacted to comply with Chapter 143, Texas Local Government Code,
specifically §143.021, and for no other purpose.
Section 7. This Ordinance shall become effective from and after its passage and
publication as required by law.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 22nd day of April, 2013.
ATTEST:
Janice Ellis, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
W. Kent McIlyar, City Attorney
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A.J. Hashmi, M.D., Mayor