HomeMy WebLinkAbout#07 - Public Service Recognition EventSTAFF REPORT
DATE: November 7, 2017
CONSENT
ITEM #: 7
AGENDA ITEM: Approve Annual Public Service Recognition Event, January 2018 SUBMITTED BY: Jake Foster, Assistant City Administrator
REVIEWED BY: Kristina Handt, City Administrator
BACKGROUND: Per the Employee Recognition Policy adopted in December 2016, an annual event may be held to
recognize the public service of City staff, Council members, and members of City committees,
commissions and boards. The event must be preapproved by the City Council. An amount not to exceed
$500 will be provided for the annual event and must be expended as necessary to achieve the objectives
of the City’s Employee Recognition Policies. Immediate family or significant others of City staff, Council
members, or members of City committees, commissions or boards may attend the annual recognition
event at their own cost. Expenditure of public funds to purchase alcohol for the annual recognition event
shall not be permitted.
ISSUE BEFORE COUNCIL: Should the Council approve the Annual Public Service Recognition Event to take place in January 2018? PROPOSAL: Staff is seeking Council approval to spend up to $500 for the annual recognition event. The funds would be used for the purchase of food and beverage. The suggested date is Thursday, January 18th at 6:00pm. If approved, staff would work to finalize the details and send out invites. FISCAL IMPACT: $500 from the general fund OPTIONS: 1) Approve $500 for the annual public service recognition event in January 2018 2) Approve a lessor amount for the annual public service recognition event in January 2018 3) Approve a different date for the annual public service recognition event
4) Do not approve the annual recognition event. RECOMMENDATION: If removed from the consent agenda: “Move to approve the Annual Public Service Recognition Event in January 2018 and the expenditure
of up to $500.”