Elgin authorizes negotiation with Logic Compensation Group for compensation and benefits study

Human Resources Director Pamela Sanders told the council the city selected Logic Compensation Group after an RFQ that produced 14 responses. The chosen firm is described in the packet as a woman‑owned firm with Texas experience; staff said reference checks and a committee review narrowed the field to a top candidate.

Sanders said the study will address market competitiveness, pay compression and career ladders across departments and will include participation from all staff levels. Staff described a three‑year implementation plan requested in the RFQ and said the initial work would be timed to inform budget planning.

Council authorized the city manager to negotiate contract terms and return the agreement for approval. Staff clarified the engagement would exclude seasonal pool staff and lifeguards. Council members asked for scenarios (low/medium/high cost) and agreed to return the contract for formal approval after negotiation.

Why it matters: The study is intended to address internal pay compression and to increase the city’s ability to recruit and retain staff across departments, including public safety. The three‑year approach and possible budget staging may have multi‑year fiscal implications.

Quotes: “We had 14 firms respond to our RFQ … we did check references with all of them.” — Pamela Sanders

Next steps: Interim city manager will negotiate the contract; staff expect to present the negotiated contract for council approval at a subsequent meeting and to align the study timetable with upcoming budgeting cycles.