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CITY OF BREMERTON 5G
CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT: Study Session Date: June 26, 2019
Confirm Appointment of Tom Knuckey as the COUNCIL MEETING Date: July 3, 2019
Director of Public Works & Utilities at Pay Department: Executive
Band 22, Rate 6 of the 2019 Management, Presenter: Mayor Greg Wheeler
Professional, Confidential, and Fiduciary Phone: (360) 473-5266
Salary Plan
SUMMARY: BMC Chapter 2.05, Section 2.05.020 (a) and Chapter 2.50, Section 2.50.032 (a)
require Council confirmation for the appointment of a Department Director. Therefore, Council
confirmation is requested to hire Thomas Knuckey as the City's Director of Public Works and Utilities.
Mr. Knuckey has been employed by the City of Bremerton for the past 24 years and has held the
position of City Engineer for the past 8 years, prior to that he held the position of Managing Engineer
for 12 years, and Civil Engineer II for 3.5 years. He has a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
from Saint Martins College and has a Washington State Professional Engineer's License. The Mayor
has negotiated a starting salary with Mr. Knuckey and proposes making this appointment at Pay
Band 22 Rate 6. Per BMC 2.50.032(c)(3), in the event an employee is promoted from one
classification to a higher classification the employee's salary rate at the higher band shall be set at
the next rate which is higher than the salary he or she was receiving at the former band. Any
additional rate advancements shall require City Council approval.
ATTACHMENTS: Letter of Engagement outlining the terms of his employment with the City of
Bremerton.
FISCAL IMPACTS (Include Budgeted Amount): Annual Salary is $146,920.56. This appointment
does not require a budget adjustment.
STUDY SESSION AGENDA: ❑x Limited Presentation ❑ Full Presentation
STUDY SESSION ACTION: ❑x Consent Agenda ❑ General Business ❑ Public Hearing
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Move to confirm Thomas Knuckey as the Director of Public Works and Utilities at Band 22 Rate 6 of
the salary schedule; and authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the attached Letter of
Engagement with substantially the same terms and conditions as presented.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approve [' Deny ❑ Table ❑ Continue ❑ No Action
Form Updated 01/02/2018