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Crockett council holds FY2025 budget workshop; discusses utilities, staffing, EDC changes, animal shelter and rate pressures
Summary
Staff presented a draft FY2025 budget including a proposed 3% COLA, operational and departmental reorganizations, an animal shelter operations estimate, and potential external rate pressures (a reported ~44% wholesale water increase and a 3% garbage contract CPI pass-through); council requested additional data and invited water and garbage providers to present.
City staff presented a draft FY2025 budget and led extended discussion covering revenues, personnel, departmental structure, and contract rate pressures. Key points:
- Cost-of-living and personnel: The draft includes a 3% cost-of-living increase intended to be applied broadly; staff estimated the employee-impact amount (approx. $1,500 net to employees) and noted the city would absorb some health-insurance savings. Staff also raised the policy question of extending certificate pay (pay tied to required certifications/licenses) to all licensed employees if council elects to do so.
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