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Council approves merit and COLA pay increases and contract changes for city manager
Summary
Following a performance evaluation, the council approved a 6% merit increase plus a 4% COLA (total ~10%) for the city manager, set an annual $12,000 deferred‑comp contribution through 2030 and amended severance accruals to 3 months per year up to a 12‑month cap; staff will prepare contract amendments for the mayor to sign.
The Des Moines City Council on Nov. 13 approved multiple compensation and contract amendments for the city manager following a performance review.
Councilmember Mahoney moved to award the city manager a 6% merit increase and an additional 4% cost‑of‑living adjustment, for a combined…
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