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Oak Ridge staff present draft budget prioritizing pay increases, capital projects and vehicle replacements
Summary
City staff proposed a fiscal-year budget that emphasizes employee compensation adjustments, continued capital work on an animal shelter and pool design, vehicle replacements and modest revenue growth; the proposal includes a 3% cost-of-living adjustment and a 2% step increase.
Oak Ridge city staff presented a draft fiscal plan that would fund pay adjustments, several capital projects and continued maintenance across departments while holding existing tax rates steady.
The proposal centralizes employee compensation changes — a 3% cost-of-living adjustment and a 2% step increase — and schedules periodic market pay reviews so departments are re-evaluated every three years. Staff said projected revenues rise about 7.1% year over year, driven by sales and property taxes, with an overall $4 million increase in revenue forecast for the coming fiscal year.
Staff framed the compensation package as a way to maintain…
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