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Henderson approves $1.8 million pay-study implementation for city employees
Summary
Council approved Resolution 24-51 to implement a citywide compensation and pay study recommending salary increases for all employees at an estimated cost of $1.8 million, retroactive to the Aug. 29 payroll; council discussed revenue projections and housing growth as budget context.
The Henderson City Council unanimously approved Resolution 24-51 on Sept. 9 to implement recommendations from a compensation and pay study that would raise salaries across all city positions at an estimated cost of $1.8 million.
City Manager Edward T. Blackmon told the council the study, conducted by AAIM Employees' Association, compared city positions with peer municipalities and recommended market-leading compensation adjustments, including a public-safety component that the council previously approved Aug. 19. The resolution before the council would complete implementation of the study and apply changes retroactively to the Aug. 29 payroll.
Councilmember Lamont Noel asked how the increases would affect the budget. Blackmon replied the city is projecting roughly $2.5 million in additional revenue this year and pointed to residential and retail growth, noting about 2,000 housing units are in the entitlement stage — context he said could help offset the cost of the pay adjustments.
Councilmember Michael Venable moved adoption of the resolution; Councilmember Tami Walker seconded, and the motion passed unanimously with Councilmembers Coffey and Daeke absent.
Why it matters: City staff framed the changes as part of the council's strategic plan to attract and retain employees. The council approved a citywide increase that affects all departments and will carry budget implications for current and future fiscal years.
Next steps: Implementation details and any required budget ordinance will be handled by staff; the minutes indicate the public-safety portion was previously approved at the Aug. 19 meeting.
