ORDINANCE NO. O-5-2009

 

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF FORT THOMAS “PERSONNEL AND PAY CLASSIFICATION PLAN” BY RECLASSIFYING THE POSITION OF MAIN STREET COORDINATOR FROM PART-TIME TO FULL-TIME AND ESTABLISHING A COMPENSATION RANGE FOR SAME.

 

WHEREAS, the Personnel Pay and Classification Plan adopted by Ordinance O-11-2007 recommends that the Plan be reviewed annually and that recommendations for changes be presented to council for consideration; and

 

WHEREAS, staff has reviewed the current Personnel and Pay Classification Plan and recommends an amendment to the description of the position of “Main Street Coordinator”; and

 

WHEREAS, the job duties and responsibilities of the position of “Main Street Coordinator” have expanded, and continue to expand, due in part to the Midway Streetscape Improvement Plan, the efforts to improve the Fort Thomas Military and History Museum, enhanced business attraction and retention efforts, and more and larger community events designed to promote tourism in the city; and

 

            WHEREAS, these expanded and expanding job duties necessitate the reclassification of the “Main Street Coordinator” position from part-time hourly to full-time salaried.

 

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Council of the City of Fort Thomas, Campbell County, Kentucky, as follows:

 

SECTION I

 

            That the “Personnel Pay and Classification Plan” for the City of Fort Thomas, Kentucky, be and the same is hereby amended by reclassifying the position of “Main Street Coordinator” from part-time hourly to full-time salaried as indicated on the position description Exhibit “A” attached hereto.

 

SECTION II

 

            That the “Personnel Pay and Classification Plan” for the City of Fort Thomas, Kentucky be and the same is hereby amended by establishing the Classification Code, Compensation Range and Step Range for the position of “Main Street Coordinator” as indicated on Exhibit “B” attached hereto.

 

SECTION III

 

That all ordinances, or parts thereof, in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are to the extent of such conflict hereby repealed.

 

SECTION IV

 

            That this ordinance shall take effect from and after its adoption and publication as provided by law.

 

                                                                        APPROVED:  

 

 

 

                                                                        ________________________________

                                                                        Mary H. Brown, Mayor

ATTEST:

 

 

 

__________________________________

Melissa K. Kelly, City Clerk

 

1st Reading:      May 4, 2009

 

Adoption:         May 18, 2009

 

Publication:       May 28, 2009

 

 

Exhibit “A”

 

CLASS TITLE:  Main Street Coordinator (part-time)  (full-time)

 

KENTUCKY WAGE AND HOUR OVERTIME STATUS:  Non-exempt Exempt

 

 

Exhibit “B”

 

CLASSIFICATION

CODE

AUTHORIZED POSITION

COMPENSATION RANGE

STEP RANGE

215

Main Street Coordinator

$37,199 – 50,139

73/103

Exhibit "A”

CITY OF FORT THOMAS

POSITION DESCRIPTION

 

 

CLASS TITLE:  Main Street Coordinator (part-time)  (full-time)

 

 

CHARACTERICS OF THE CLASS:  This is a skilled and technical position that involves the overall revitalization of the city’s central business district.  An employee in this position serves as an advocate for downtown and as an authority on information, resources, and programs related to the revitalization efforts.  Works closely with the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and Assistant to City Administrative Officer/Economic Development Director.  Receives limited supervision and reports to the Assistant to CAO/Economic Development Director.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:  Assists the Renaissance/Main Street Program Board of Directors and committees in developing strategies for downtown economic development, and prepares an annual action plan for implementing the downtown revitalization program focused on the following three (3) areas of the four-point Main Street approach:  design/historic preservation; promotion; and organization/management (shared responsibility).  Manages administrative aspects of the Main Street Program including, but not limited to, meeting agendas and minutes, purchasing, record keeping, budget development, business and building inventories, tracking progress of the program, and preparing reports required by Renaissance Kentucky, Kentucky Main Street Program and the National Main Street Center.  Coordinates and participates in ongoing public awareness and education programs designed to enhance appreciation of the downtown’s assets and to foster an understanding of the Main Street Program goals and objectives.  Keeps the program highly visible in the community and advances an image of quality for the downtown.  Assists property and business owners with physical improvement projects and provides technical assistance regarding the Central Business District Design Guidelines. Assists the Assistant to CAO/Economic Development Director with business retention/expansion and recruitment activities related to the central business district, with primary emphasis on retention/expansion of existing businesses.  Serves as liaison to all central business district businesses of the Fort Thomas Business Association.  Administers loan and facade improvement and other financial incentive programs related to the central business district.  Appears at work and completes assigned task within a reasonable period of time.  Works in a safe manner, observing all safety rules, and poses no significant risk to the health and safety of others.

 

DESIRABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:  Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors degree in economics, urban planning, business or public administration, marketing or related degree.  Additional experience in economic development, financing, real estate and/or business development, urban planning, historic preservation, architecture, design or historic commercial district revitalization.

 

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITIES:  Knowledge of the relationship between economic development and historic preservation; principles and practices of economic development; architecture  and/or economics; marketing and retailing; business administration; revitalization issues confronting downtown business people, property owners, public agencies and community organizations.  Must have strong written and oral communication skills.  Ability to function effectively with a minimum of supervision in an environment requiring a high level of energy and imagination.  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with other government employees, businesses and general public.  Ability to use modern office machines and computers, including standard word processing, spreadsheets, and database software.

 

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIRMENTS:  Possession of a valid vehicle operator’s license.

 

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL AND ENVIROMENTAL DEMANDS:  Ability to communicate effectively and prepare reports requiring writing and reading abilities.  Outdoor work is required occasionally.

 

KENTUCKY WAGE AND HOUR OVERTIME STATUS:  Non-exempt Exempt

 

EXHIBIT “B”

 

CITY OF FORT THOMAS

 

PERSONNEL & PAY CLASSIFICATION PLAN - FY 2008-2009

 

 

CLASSIFICATION

CODE

AUTHORIZED POSITION

COMPENSATION RANGE

STEP RANGE

 

 

ADMINISTRATION

 

101

City Administrative Officer

$91,999 – 124,000

164/194

215

City Clerk/Exec. Secretary

$44,055 – 59,380

090/120

215

City Attorney

per contract

 

215

Assistant to CAO/Economic

  Development Director

$49,151 – 66,248

101/131

215

Main Street Coordinator

$37,199 – 50,139

73/103

 

 

FINANCE DEPARTMENT

 

110

Dir. of Finance/City Treasurer

$71,027 – 99,621

138/172

160

Finance Officer/Purchasing

  Agent

$47,706 – 65,593

098/130

230

Finance Clerk

$30,185 – 41,502

052/084

235

Receptionist

$23,772 – 32,042

028/058

 

 

RECREATION DEPARTMENT

 

130

Director of Recreation

$53,756 – 75,397

110/144

235

Recreation Secretary/Assistant

$30,185 – 41,502

052/084

 

 

GENERAL SERVICES

 

105

Director of General Services

$71,027 – 99,621

138/172

130

General Services Foreman

$53,756 – 75,397

110/144

165

Facilities Maintenance

  Coordinator

$44,055 – 59,380

090/120

235

General Services Secretary

$30,185 – 41,502

052/084

135

Building Inspector/Zoning

  Admin.

$44,055 – 61,791

090/120

165

Mechanic

$45,844 – 61,791

094/124

190

Laborer, Class A

N/A (per labor agreement)

 

 

Parks and Greenspace Laborer I

$20,888 – 28,154

015/045

 

 

Parks and Greenspace Laborer II

$35,394 – 48,665

068/100

 

           


                                                           

            EXHIBIT  “B”

 

 

 

CLASSIFICATION

CODE

AUTHORIZED POSITION

COMPENSATION RANGE

STEP RANGE

 

 

POLICE  DEPARTMENT

 

105

Police Chief

$71,027 – 99,621

138-172

115

Police Lieutenant

N/A (per labor agreement)

 

145

Police Sergeant

N/A (per labor agreement)

 

170

Police Officer, 1st Class

N/A (per labor agreement)

 

180

Police Officer, 2nd Class

N/A (per labor agreement)

 

195

Police Recruit

N/A (per labor agreement)

 

230

Police Clerk/Secretary

$32,042 – 43,187

058-088

 

 

FIRE  DEPARTMENT

 

 

105

Fire Chief

$71,027 – 99,621

138/172

120

Fire Captain, Grade 5

N/A (per labor agreement)

 

140

Fire Lieutenant, Grade 4

N/A (per labor agreement)

 

175

FF/Paramedic, Grade 3B

N/A (per labor agreement)

 

 

Firefighter, Grade 3

N/A (per labor agreement)

 

190

FF/Paramedic, Grade 2B

N/A (per labor agreement)

 

 

Firefighter, Grade 2

N/A (per labor agreement)

 

200

FF/Paramedic, Grade 1B

N/A (per labor agreement)

 

 

Firefighter, Grade 1

N/A (per labor agreement)