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Board debates phased pay increase after study shows market gap
Summary
At an April 13 budget workshop the board reviewed a pay study and two scenarios — a phased 6% increase in July plus 3% in January, or a single 3% — and directed staff to refine numbers for the next workshop. Staff said the phased plan would better align pay with market benchmarks but raised revenue uncertainty for the January action.
At the April 13 budget workshop the Board of Mayor and Aldermen reviewed a personnel pay study and two cost scenarios as part of the fiscal‑year budgeting process. Staff outlined a phased option — 6% in July and 3% in January, which together approximate the consultant’s 9% recommendation — and a single 3% across‑the‑board increase.
The staff presentation estimated the phased 6%+3% approach would cost about $3,026,000 citywide, with roughly $2,690,000 charged to the general fund and…
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