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City release shows classified employees remain below market; council briefed on targeted pay adjustments
Summary
A city compensation survey presented July 1 found classified employees average about 8.99% below market; the manager included a 4% COLA in the FY2026 proposed budget and staff proposed targeted adjustments to narrow gaps, at an estimated additional cost if implemented.
City human‑resources and finance staff told the council that a comprehensive compensation survey of benchmark positions finds the city’s classified workforce is roughly 8.99% below market; the city manager incorporated a 4% cost‑of‑living adjustment in the FY2026 proposal and recommended targeted pay adjustments for positions farthest from market.
Human‑resources presenter Mrs. McDaniel said the survey compares pay ranges across demographically and size‑compatible cities and uses…
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