The maximum dollar award shall be twenty percent (20%) of the first year realized cost savings or net revenue and ten percent (10%) of the second year realized cost savings or net revenue. Where a cash award is applicable, such award shall be made after the suggestion has been successfully implemented and savings realized or revenue gained. Suggestions that do not result in realized cost savings or net revenue within two (2) years from the time the suggestion becomes fully operational, and suggestions that are not implemented within two (2) years of being recommended by the review committee for implementation, are not eligible for a cash award. Award funds shall be drawn from the existing appropriation of the department benefiting from the employee's suggestion. If the suggestion reduces costs from a nondepartmental fund, an award may be paid from the benefiting fund or account. Net cost savings or net revenue not paid to the suggester pursuant to this section shall be allocated to a designated account as authorized by the city council that can be used to help fund future employee salary increases through the city's pay for performance program. An award under this program does not change the base pay of the suggester, and shall not be prohibited by other ordinances. The suggester must be employed by Ogden City at the time of payment of the award to be eligible to receive the award.
(Ord. 2010-14, 4-27-2010)