HomeMy WebLinkAbout72-O-24 An Ordinance Setting Compensation for the Mayor Following the Report and Recommendations of the Compensation Committee8/26/2024
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AN ORDINANCE
An Ordinance Setting Compensation for the Mayor Following the
Report and Recommendations of the Compensation Committee
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 1-6-10 of the City Code, the
compensation of the Mayor was reviewed by a non-aldermanic compensation
committee, and all municipal officers’ salaries must be fixed by ordinance pursuant to 65
ILCS 5/3.1-50-5; and
WHEREAS, this compensation committee submitted a report and
recommendations to the City Council, such recommendations which specified a salary
increase of 26.5% for all members of the City Council, a yearly cost of living adjustment
and a cash payment for any elected official who opt out of the City’s health insurance.
The 26.5% increase amends the Mayor’s salary from $25,317 to $32,000; and
WHEREAS, the City Council accepts the report and the recommendations
of the compensation committee.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION 1: That Section 1-6-10 of the Evanston City Code of 2012, as
amended, is stricken and replaced in its entirety, and is to read as follows:
1-6-10: COMPENSATION:
The compensation to be paid to the Mayor elected April 2025 and taking office in May
2025 for their services per annum is:
(A) Effective May 1, 2025 – Thirty-two thousand dollars ($32,000). Beginning in
May 2026, the Mayor’s salary will be increased yearly to implement a cost of
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living adjustment passed on the prior year’s increase in the Consumer Price
Index (“CPI”) and the amount of the adjustment be the lessor of the August 1 st
CPI or three percent (3%).
(B) The Mayor may choose to receive medical benefits. If the Mayor opts out of
the City’s health insurance plan, the Mayor will be given a monthly cash
payment of two hundred eight dollars and thirty-three cents ($208.33).
equivalent to the same incentive amount offered to city employees as
referenced in the Employee Handbook.
(C) The Mayoral compensation structure must be reviewed by a non-
councilmember committee every four (4) years. This committee must
submit a report and recommendation to the City Council no later than two
hundred forty (240) days prior to the next regularly scheduled municipal
election.
SECTION 2: All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are
hereby repealed.
SECTION 3: The findings and recitals contained herein are declared to be
prima facie evidence of the law of the City and shall be received in evidence as
provided by the Illinois Compiled Statutes and the courts of the State of Illinois.
SECTION 4: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after
its passage, approval, and publication in the manner provided by law.
Introduced:_________________, 2024
Adopted:___________________, 2024
Approved:
__________________________, 2024
_______________________________
Daniel Biss, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________
Stephanie Mendzoa, City Clerk
Approved as to form:
______________________________
Alexandra B. Ruggie, Corporation Counsel
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