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Council approves emergency pay increase for seasonal lifeguards to remain competitive
Summary
To avoid a lifeguard staffing shortage the council approved an emergency amendment raising the top of the hourly pay range for pool staff and directing administration to offer competitive starting wages; finance staff said a budget amendment will likely be needed.
The University Heights City Council voted Tuesday to amend the non-bargaining salary ordinance on an emergency basis to increase the top end of hourly pay ranges for seasonal pool staff. Council members said neighboring municipalities were advertising higher starting pay, and the change is intended to help the city recruit and retain certified lifeguards for the summer season.
Mayor Ginsburg and…
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