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Council approves holiday gift cards for employees after debate over part‑time fairness and budgeting
Summary
Riviera Beach approved $300 gift cards for full‑time employees and $150 for part‑time workers (later discussed equalization to $300); council members debated whether the benefit should be negotiated in contracts or budgeted earlier. Total cost as presented: $196,000 (would rise to ~$204,000 if part‑time amount matched).
RIVIERA BEACH, Fla. — The City Council voted Dec. 3 to approve holiday appreciation gift cards for employees after a robust discussion about fairness and budgeting.
Human Resources Director Danille DeCoste proposed distributing $300 gift cards to full‑time employees and $150 to part‑time employees, a plan she said was intended to show appreciation in lieu of giving…
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