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Lewiston staff outline personnel and fringe-benefit increases; council freezes several positions
Summary
City staff told the Lewiston council that salaries and fringe benefits are rising modestly in the proposed fiscal budget, with several positions proposed to be frozen; officials flagged overtime, state-mandated programs and retirement costs as drivers.
At a Lewiston budget workshop, city staff presented projected increases in personnel services and fringe benefits, saying overall salary costs rose modestly and identifying several positions proposed to be frozen.
The discussion centered on the proposed fiscal-year personnel budget, with Director Roy noting, "The overall increase on salaries is $864,000 or 3.7%." Staff said there are no new positions in the recommended budget and recommended freezing six full-time positions and two part-time positions.
Why it matters: personnel and fringe-benefit lines make up a large share of the general fund. Changes to COLA, retirement contributions and…
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