(Atlantic) The Atlantic City Council Wednesday evening approved a resolution adjusting the 2023 season benefits for Sunnyside Pool Lifeguards.
City Administrator John Lund said the $500 sign-on bonus has been increased to $1,000 to mirror the benefit offered by the Y. The benefit will be split in two phases. Half of the payment will be paid out after a full 40-hours of work is completed. The second half will be paid at the end of the season, provided the lifeguard stuck with the pool throughout the summer. There is also a refer-a-friend program. This incentive would give a Lifeguard $100 if they are responsible for getting an individual signed up to work and they complete a period of their assigned shifts with the pool.
The Council also approved the third and final reading of an ordinance amending provisions pertaining to the sewer services charges. The current charges for the wastewater utility were adopted on June 26, 2013. They have not changed in nearly ten years. City Administrator John Lund said to ensure the stability of the wastewater Utility Fund, the City needs to adjust the rates, as population loss has reduced overall customers and inflation has made sustaining the plant’s labor and equipment needs unsustainable in the 10-year horizon without a rate adjustment. The increases will be phased in over a two-year period. The monthly service charge is based on the amount of water used. The first 3,000 gallons or lesser mount per month will be $30 effective July 1, 2023. All over 3,000 gallons per month will be $6 per 1,000 gallons effective July 1, 2023. Effective July 1, 2024, the first 3,000 gallons or lesser amount per month will be $31. All over 3,000 gallons per month will be $6.15 per 1,000 gallons. Effective July 1, 2025, the first 3,000 gallons or lesser amount per month will be $32. All over 3,000 gallons per month will be $6.25 per 1,000 gallons.
