Company Profile
City of Sidney
Company Overview
Sidney is a progressive, growth-oriented community of approximately 20,000 population. It is strategically located 40 miles north of Dayton, 85 miles west of Columbus, 100 miles south of Toledo, and 120 miles east of Indianapolis. Sidney offers an historic downtown featuring the famous Louis Sullivan designed People's Savings & Loan building, the Monumental Building (erected as a monument to those Shelby Countians who died in the Civil War), and the Shelby County Courthouse. The Courthouse, which occupies one city-block known as Court Square, was recently named as one of the "Great American Public Places".
Another unique characteristic of Sidney is its outstanding parks and recreation system. When the City's first comprehensive plan was being developed in the mid-1950s, the City decided that it would be an attractive feature to have a park or recreation area with a half-mile of every residence. This goal has resulted in a system of 14 neighborhood parks, a baseball complex, softball complex, soccer complex, municipal swimming pool, and the 180-acre Tawawa Park, a nature and picnic area.
Sidney offers a variety of employment opportunities, a variety of housing stock, and an unsurpassed level of quality of life amenities. Regardless of whether you are looking for a place to locate your business, to establish a home, or just to visit, Sidney, Ohio has what you're looking for!
Company History
The City of Sidney, named after Sir Philip Sidney, a well-known poet and member of British Parliament, was originally a 70-acre parcel of land located along the west side of the Great Miami River. This land was donated by Charles Starrett to be used as the site of a new town which was to become the county seat of Shelby County. The area around Sidney was once the richly-forested hunting ground of the Shawnee and Miami Indian nations. This fertile area was developed as agricultural lands over time
The construction of the Miami-Erie Canal between 1825 and 1837 connected Sidney in a north/south direction with the major trade centers in Ohio. In addition to opening the first significant "outside" trade for Sidney, the construction of the canal also attracted an influx of settlers to the area.
As the influence of the canal declined, another transportation element, railroads, began to develop in Sidney. East-west rail began to be laid in 1851, followed by north-south rail in 1856. Sidney is still served by these railroad lines today.
In the 1950's, another transportation element, the Interstate Highway, would play a significant role in the development of Sidney. Today, Interstate 75 connects Sidney with Canada to the north, and Florida to the south. Sidney has four interchanges with Interstate 75, providing quick and convenient access for both commercial and industrial users.
Benefits
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Health Insurance:
The City’s health insurance program is Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield. There is no deductible as long as you stay in network. There are co-pays for Office Visit of $15, Prescriptions of $8/$15, and Emergency Room of $75. The policy pays for most services at 100% currently.
The City pays 87% of the cost of insurance premiums.
Employees may choose Single, Employee+ Spouse, Employee+ Children or Family coverage.
There is an annual Opt Out benefit for employees who choose not to enroll in the plan.
Life Insurance:
The City provides group term life insurance to all regular full-time employees while employed with the City. These premiums are paid by the City and coverage terminates at age 70 or upon termination of employment. $ 50,000 term life
Retirement Plans:
Sworn Police Department employees, firefighters and management within the Fire Department, are automatically enrolled in the Police and Fire Pension Disability Pension Fund.
Contributions to the various retirement funds are made by both the City of Sidney and the individual employees. The contributions from the employee are deducted from the bi-weekly paychecks. The levels of the contributions are established by state statute.
YMCA/Fitness Club Membership:
The City of Sidney will pay for a one year employee membership to the YMCA. This is a taxable benefit. Employees have the option to add family membership thru payroll deduction. The City will pay the new member fee one time. Employees are required to use the YMCA 52 times during the year in order to be eligible for membership the following year.
Optional Employee Benefits:
Deferred Compensation:
All full-time City employees are eligible to enroll in the Ohio Public Employees Deferred Compensation Program or the International City Management Association Retirement Corporation Deferred Compensation program.
Universal One Credit Union:
The City of Sidney is a member of the Universal One Credit Union.
The Credit Union offers savings, checking and loan programs.
Direct Deposit of Paychecks:
All City employees are required have their payroll checks direct deposited. Employees will receive a pay stub showing the direct deposit on pay day. Contact the Payroll Coordinator for more information.
Paid Leave Benefits
Employees with less than six years service accrue 80 hours vacation per year. Employees accrue 18 sick days per year and receive 32 hours of Personal Leave per year. The City provides for 11 paid holidays per year.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employees may set up thru payroll deductions for Health Flex Spending up to $3500.00 annually or for Dependent Care up to $5000.00 annually. The total monthly cost of this benefit is currently $5.00. This benefit cost employees $2.50 per month and includes a debit card. The City currently pays $2.50 per month in fees for employees.
Allstate Supplemental Benefits:
Additional insurance policies are available for employees by Allstate insurance (Cancer, Intensive Care, Short Term Disability, Term and Universal Life & Critical Illness).
Dental Coverage
Broker’s National provides Single, EE+1 and Family. Affordable rates, immediate coverage, include braces after 3rd year in plan.
Hartford Supplemental Life Insurance
Additional life insurance is available for employees at one time your annual salary up to five times your annual salary. You have the option of purchasing Spousal Life Insurance up to 50% of the amount you purchased on yourself in $10,000 incements. You must purchase life insurance on yourself in order to purchase life insurance on your spouse. You make also purchase life insurance for your children - $10,000 per child.