Resolution No. 22-49RESOLUTION NO. 22-49
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
APPROVING THE ADDITION OF A ONE-TIME LEAVE CASH-IN
PROGRAM AS AN ADDITIONAL BENEFIT FOR ELIGIBLE
EMPLOYEES.
WHEREAS, prior to 2013, City Employees had the opportunity twice a year to cash-in
their leave balances down to 120 hours. The maximum leave balance was 960, so it was a coveted
benefit for employees; and
WHEREAS, the current maximum leave balance for employees is 680 on September 30.
Due to staffing shortages, many employees are unable to take leave and therefore, lose accrued
leave time; and
WHEREAS, some type of leave cash-in was a priority for both unions this year and was
a priority expressed by many during the benefits survey recently completed by Human Resources;
and
WHEREAS,the terms negotiated by the unions were to allow employees a one-time cash-
in up to 50 hours of accrued personal leave on September 30 of 2023, as long as they maintained
a balance of 80 hours of leave after the cash-in. For budgeting purposes,employees will be required
to submit a request for leave cash-in by July 1 of each year; and
NOW THEREFORE,be it resolved by the City Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach
as follows:
SECTION 1. The City Commission recognizes the benefit to employees of paid time off;
SECTION 2. The City Commission recognizes that due to staff shortages, some
employees are unable to use their accrued leave and once their accrued leave reaches the maximum
of 680 hours on September 30, it is lost by the employee;
SECTION 3. The City Commission hereby approves the addition a one-time leave cash-
in program whereby employees are allowed to cash-in up to 50 hours of accrued personal leave on
September 1 of 2023, as long as they maintain a balance of 80 hours of leave after the cash-in. For
budgeting purposes, employees will be required to submit a request for leave cash-in by July 1;
SECTION 4. Human Resources is directed to draft a policy for the employee handbook
and a request form for this purpose;
SECTION 5. This Resolution shall take effect on September 30, 2022.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City of Atlantic Beach, this 26th day of September,
2022.
Ellen Glasser, Mayor
Attest:
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Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk
Approved as to form and correctness:
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