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Council advances FY2025–26 budget on first reading after extended pay-study briefing and debate
Summary
Council advanced the proposed FY2025–26 budget on first reading after staff presented a new five-step pay structure and a merit-based approach beyond step five; councilmembers requested further details on evaluation metrics, distribution safeguards and training incentives.
Gallatin City Council on May 6 held an extended discussion of the proposed fiscal year 2025–26 budget and the personnel pay-study that accompanies it, advancing the ordinance on first reading and requesting additional detail before a second reading.
Vice Mayor Hayes moved the budget ordinance (02505-29) for first reading and a city staff presenter delivered a summary of the pay-study and the proposed compensation structure. The pay package before the council included a five-step grade structure with 2.5% between steps, a baseline budgeted 3% pool plus a $1.00-per-hour component staff said department heads could apply in varying combinations…
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