ITEM TITLE:
Consider approving amendments to the two Agreements for Judicial Services for the Alternate Municipal Judges to reflect a pay increase.
INITIATOR: Municipal Judge, Nathan Johnson
STAFF INFORMATION SOURCE: Interim City Manager, John Ratliff and Legal Staff Member, JLyn Jorgenson
BACKGROUND: One of these two agreements for judicial services has not been updated to reflect a pay increase since 2010. The other agreement for judicial services has not been updated to reflect a pay increase since 2015. Currently the Alternate Municipal Judges are paid at an hourly rate of $45.00. The Municipal Judge recommends an increase to an hourly rate of $56.73.
EXHIBIT: Two Agreements for Judicial Services
KEY ISSUES: Should the Agreements for Judicial Services be amended to reflect a higher rate of pay?
FUNDING SOURCE: N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the amendments to the two Agreements for Judicial Services reflecting a pay increase for the Alternate Municipal Judges.