HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-08-8700ORDINANCE NO. 2021-08-8700
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE REMOTE WORKERS
INCENTIVE PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the City of Paducah wishes to attract new individuals, families, and talent
to the City;
WHEREAS, the City recognizes that technology is making work more easily accessible
from home or other remote locations and that workers are increasingly attracted to jobs and
industries which allow them to work remotely;
WHEREAS, the City recognizes that remote workers are often attracted to communities
and programs which offer financial incentives, community building opportunities, assistance
with internet access, and tax rebates; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to establish a Remote Workers Incentive Program to attract
new, talented workers to live, work, shop, and attend school in the City of Paducah, thereby
helping to better the community and boost the local economy.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY:
SECTION 1. That the City of Paducah, Kentucky hereby establishes the City Remote
Workers Incentive Program with the following conditions and/or requirements:
(a) Eligibility. In order to be eligible to participate in the City Remote Workers
Incentive Program, an applicant/employee must:
(1) Be 21 years old or older;
(2) Be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or have other credentials necessary
to work in the United States;
(3) Live at least 100 miles outside the limits of the City of Paducah at the time of
application for the City Remote Workers Incentive Program;
(4) Work full-time for a company in which all offices are located at least 100 miles
outside the limits of the City of Paducah;
(5) Be able to perform a majority of their employment duties remotely from a home
office or co -working space located inside the City of Paducah limits evidenced by
written documentation from their employer;
(6) Acquire primary residency in the City of Paducah within three (3) months of
acceptance into the Remote Workers Incentive Program, as evidenced by a lease
with a physical address or a deed of conveyance of real estate which includes a
home;
(7) Agree in writing that s/he will retain primary residence in the City of Paducah for
at least one (1) year beyond the initial twelve-month program; and
(8) Not be a participant in any other publicly -funded program/initiative.
(b) Incentives. Individuals accepted into the City Remote Workers Incentive Program
may be eligible to receive the following:
(1) Up to $2,500.00 reimbursement for expenses associated with relocating to the
City of Paducah. Expenses shall include: renter's deposit, down payment on a
home, rental of moving trucks or trailers, the hiring of professional movers,
and/or the purchase of packing materials.
(2) Up to $70.00 per month reimbursement for fees associated with provision of
internet services provided to a residence located within the City of Paducah. Such
reimbursement shall be limited to twelve (12) months.
(3) Waiver of City of Paducah Payroll taxes for twelve (12) months.
(c) Equal Opportunity. All individuals who meet the eligibility criteria set forth in
this Ordinance shall have an equal opportunity to participate in the City Remote Workers
Incentive Program without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual
orientation, or national origin.
SECTION 2. The Remote Workers Incentive Program shall be funded by Project
Number EDO118 Remote Workers Incentive Program.
SECTION 3. The provisions of this Ordinance are declared to be severable. If
any section, phrase or provision shall for any reason be declared invalid, such declaration shall
not affect the validity of the remainder of this Ordinance.
SECTION 4. This Ordinance shall be read on two separate days and become
effective upon summary publication pursuant to KRS Chapter 4
George Bray, Mayor
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Introduced by the Board of Commissioners, July 27, 2021
Adopted by the Board of Commissioners, August 10, 2021
Recorded by the City Clerk, August 20, 2021
Published by The Paducah Sun, August 13, 2021
Ordinance created by S Blankenship
ORD/Remote Workers Incentive Program 2021
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