HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-161 CCRMember Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved
its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 85 -161
RESOLUTION URGING CONGRESS TO ADOPT S.F. 1570 EXEMPTING STATE
AND LOCAL EMPLOYEES FROM THE FEDERAL FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT
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WHEREAS, the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) has been held by the United
States Supreme Court to apply to compensation paid by state and local governments to
their employees; and
WHEREAS, existing compensation and job scheduling arrangements and
agreements best serve the public needs of Brooklyn Center, and our elected officials
and our employees want to retain that system; and
WHEREAS, if S.F. 1570 is not adopted the City will incur overtime costs
plus costs involved in changing our record keeping system to meet FLSA
requirements.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center hereby urges its Congressional delegation to support S.F. 1570,
which would exempt state and local employees from FLSA overtime requirements,
permit the use of compensatory time off in lieu of overtime compensation, and grant
an exemption from the FLSA for individuals who volunteer services for state and
local governments.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to each
member of the Minnesota Congressional delegation and to the League of Minnesota
Cities.
September 9, 1985
Date
ATTEST:
Ma)for
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
member Gene Lhotka and upon vote being taken thereon, the following
voted in favor thereof: Dean Nyquist, Gene Lhotka, Celia Scott, Bill Hawes,
and Rich Theis;
and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.