Ordinance 2014-02 ORDINANCE NO. 2014-0 2
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION TWO OF
ORDINANCE NO. 87-5, AS IT RELATES TO INCENTIVES FOR JOB
RELATED ACHIEVEMENT, IN ORDER TO RECOGNIZE EMPLOYEES
WHO ARE RETIRING UNDER THE FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM
WITH AT LEAST 5 YEARS OF COUNTY SERVICE; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICT AND SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN
THE CODE OF LAWS AND ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Collier County Ordinance No. 87-5 is in intended to enhance County
employee productivity, promote and engender good will toward County government within the
community, encourage increased employee responsiveness to the needs and requests of the
citizens and residents of the County, and provide incentives for the attainment of these goals; and
WHEREAS, Section Two of Ordinance No. 87-5 authorizes expenditures of certain
County funds deemed to serve a valid public purpose and accomplish the goals of the Ordinance,
including awards to County employees; and
WHEREAS, the Human Resources Department recommends that the Board of County
Commissioners amends Ordinance No. 87-5 in order to also recognize individuals who are
retiring under the Florida Retirement System with at least 5 years of County service.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that:
SECTION ONE: AMENDMENT TO SECTION TWO OF ORDINANCE NO. 87-5.
Section Two of Ordinance No. 87-5 is hereby amended as follows:
SECTION TWO. Authorized expenditures of County funds.
In order to accomplish the goals and effectuate the purposes of this section, the following
expenditures are deemed to constitute valid and proper county purposes for which county funds
may be used:
1. Funding and presentation of the following awards:
A. Awards to county employees:
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i. For recognition of outstanding service or achievement in connection
with county employment.
ii. For recognition and/or successful participation in an employee
suggestion program, safety incentive program, attendance incentive
program, safety idea of the month contest, employee of the month
program, employee assistance program, and other similar productivity
improvement contests and programs.
iii. For recognition of five, ten, 15, 20, 25, and 30 years of county service.
iv. For employees who are retiring under the Florida Retirement System
with at least 5 years of county service.
B. Awards to individuals or community service groups to recognize volunteer
services or donations of gifts to the county or beautification of the county.
C. Awards to members of county advisory boards or committees.
D. The awards may include purchase and presentation of framed plaques or
certificates, pins, cash and other suitable tokens of recognition.
2. Refreshments such as coffee, doughnuts, pastries or other light snacks served to
employees at open house, orientation meetings, in-service training and workshops.
3. Luncheons or dinners to recognize and make tribute to employees for longevity of
service. This program shall not include expenditures for alcoholic beverages, nor shall it
include expenditures for spouses of employees.
4. Seasonal or holiday promotional expenditures designed or intended to promote or
engender good will toward the activities, services and projects of the county or to
enhance the image of county government within the community.
SECTION TWO: Conflict and Severability.
In the event this Ordinance conflicts with any other ordinance of Collier County or other
applicable law, the more restrictive shall apply. If any phrase or portion of the Ordinance is held
invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a
separate, distinct and independent provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portion.
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SECTION THREE: Inclusion in the Code of Laws and Ordinances.
The provisions of this Ordinance shall become and be made a part of the Code of Laws
and Ordinances of Collier County, Florida. The sections of the Ordinances may be renumbered
or relettered to accomplish such, and the word "ordinance" may be changed to "section,"
"article," or any other appropriate word.
SECTION FOUR: Effective Date.
This Ordinance shall become effective upon receipt of notice from the Secretary of State
that this Ordinance has been filed with the Secretary of State.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida, this Z'% - day of -36,,v0vcL\r-t-\ , 2014.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
DWIGHT E. BRO.GK, Clerk COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA 1 AI
By J. V _ /ia. Lam■ B
Attest as to Chairma ' t C ,i' TOM HENNING, C IRMAN
signature only.
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FLORIDA DA. DEPARTMENT of STATE
RICK SCOTT KEN DETZNER
Governor Secretary of State
February 5, 2014
Honorable Dwight E. Brock
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Collier County
Post Office Box 413044
Naples, Florida 34101-3044
Attention: Martha Vergara, Deputy Clerk
Dear Mr. Brock:
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 125.66, Florida Statutes, this will acknowledge receipt of your
electronic copy of Collier County Ordinance No. 2014-02, which was filed in this office on February 5,
2014.
Sincerely,
Liz Cloud
Program Administrator
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Enclosure
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