(A) In order to recognize the achievements and loyalty of its employees, it is the policy of the city to give length of service awards to its employees by the end of the calendar year subject to budget approval.
(1) Length of service awards approved in the budget will be paid to full-time employees in December as follows:
(a) One to five years: $75;
(b) Six to ten years: $100; and
(c) Eleven plus years: $125.
(2) Length of service awards approved in the budget will be paid to part-time employees in December as follows:
(a) One to five years: $40;
(b) Six to ten years: $50; and
(c) Eleven plus years: $60.
(B) Years of service will be based on the number of years of service as of December 1 of each year as of the employee’s most recent hire date.
(C) Awards given will be subject to all applicable taxes.