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Newton Council adopts $400,453 ARPA premium-pay plan for city employees
Newton City Council · March 1, 2026
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Summary
Using American Rescue Plan Act funds, the council approved a premium-pay policy and adopted a $400,453.03 grant ordinance to provide lump-sum payments to eligible city employees for work during the pandemic.
The Newton City Council on Jan. 18 approved a premium-pay policy funded with American Rescue Plan Act funds and adopted a grant ordinance totaling $400,453.03 to cover payments, taxes and retirement contributions.
Interim City Manager Sean Hovis told the council that ARPA permits premium pay for eligible essential workers…
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