An HR representative presented three Salary‑Band‑Order (SBO) items that adjust salary ranges or finalize ranges for new job descriptions: a behavioral health paramedic, a parking services manager and a director of analytics, research and technology for the Spokane Police Department.

The presenter explained that civil‑service and bargaining processes delayed final job descriptions and market salary surveys, so the salary assignments could not be completed before the budget submission. "So then the salary survey is done, both external and internal, to then reach out and once again try to get concurrence and put the salary where it needs to be for that particular position," the presenter said.

Council members expressed frustration at timing, arguing adjustments so soon after budget adoption undermine planning and raise concerns about funding sources. HR said the positions were either part of previously discussed staffing plans (budgeted in concept) or result from supplemental agreements with bargaining units and that final budget impacts will be addressed through the finance/budget process.

No formal votes were recorded on the SBOs during the committee update.

Provenance: Topic introduced SEG 1096; discussion closed SEG 1223.