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Destin council approves 4% one-time bonus for city manager
Summary
After debate over size, council approved a 4% one-time merit/retention bonus for the city manager, clarified as not a permanent salary increase and noted as separate from the cost-of-living adjustment previously approved for staff.
The Destin City Council approved a 4% one-time merit/retention bonus for the city manager after debate over the appropriate percentage. Council members discussed that the award is a one-time payment and does not change the manager’s base salary for future years.
Members noted the manager’s role in recruiting and retaining staff, and several councilors praised recent performance and team-building successes. The council discussed prior cost-of-living or staff-wide adjustments (noted in the meeting as approximately a 2.67% COLA) and clarified that the manager’s bonus is separate from those adjustments.
A substitute motion for 4% received a second and passed; several council members offered remarks of appreciation and asked the manager to continue building the staff team.
