The city of Kodiak is offering its employees one-time bonuses in response to the rising cost of living and their work during the COVID-19 pandemic.Â
All current employees with the city who have worked since July 1, 2020, are eligible for the bonus. Part-time employees or those who began after July 1 will receive a prorated payment. Payments will be made during the upcoming pay period.Â
Full-time employees will receive $4,200. Part-time employees who work 10 hours per week will receive $1,050, while those who work 15 hours will get $1,575.00, 20 hours $2,100 and 29 hours $3,045. The total amount spent on the bonuses comes to about $485,000.
During a city council meeting last week, City Manager Mike Tvenge said that every employee âis a valued part of the organization.â