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Council hears staff proposal for 2.5% cost‑of‑living increase for civilian employees
Summary
City staff proposed a 2.5% COLA for civilian employees to be considered at tonight’s meeting; staff said the amendment would be funded from fund balance with sales tax and other revenue trends expected to offset the cost over the year, and council asked for a market study and options to protect lower‑paid employees.
Finance staff presented a proposed 2.5% cost‑of‑living adjustment (COLA) for all civilian employees, a budget amendment to appear on the council’s regular meeting agenda. Sheila Ludani, the city’s CFO, said the proposal follows council discussions in December and that the ordinance as written implements a 2.5% raise for civilian staff. She said sales tax is tracking roughly $250,000 ahead of budget year‑to‑date but cautioned two…
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