AGENDA DATE: 10/2/2024
TITLE:
Title
Public Hearing to adopt an Ordinance to approve a one-time payment of monetary bonus to covered benefits-eligible employees
BODY
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Public hearing to consider a one-time payment of monetary bonus to covered benefit- eligible County employees and employees of the other partner agencies as named in the ordinance.
ITEM TYPE: Regular Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Herrick, Bessette, Shifflett, Rice
PRESENTER (S): Jessica Rice, Director of Human Resources
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: Virginia Code §§ 15.2-1508 and 15.2-1605.1 authorize the Board of Supervisors to provide for payment of monetary bonuses at any time during the fiscal year, through the adoption of an ordinance.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Workforce & Customer Service - Recruit & retain engaged public servants who provide quality government services to advance our mission.
DISCUSSION: The Board of Supervisors did not provide a salary increase in the FY 25 Adopted Budget. However, the FY25 adopted budget included funding in a Salary & Benefits Reserve for consideration of a potential one-time payment. To help offset rising healthcare costs and other cost-of-living impacts, a one-time payment is being recommended for covered benefits-eligible staff who are employed prior to January 1, 2025, and prorated amounts for covered part-time staff equal to the full time equivalent for their position.
BUDGET IMPACT: The proposed ordinance would utilize approximately $1.0 million of the Salary and Benefits Reserve funding included in the FY 25 budget.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Board adopt the proposed ordinance (Attachment A) following the public hearing.
ATTACHMENTS:
Att. A - Proposed Ordinance