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City staff push pay increases, dozens of positions as leaders warn of hiring shortfalls
Summary
City leaders presented pay history and above‑current position requests across multiple departments, highlighted the cost of wage changes (≈$900,000 per 1% citywide) and described recruitment difficulties—police cited about 20 open positions—alongside proposed certification pay and shift differentials.
City department heads and human‑resources staff outlined pay‑history context, proposed certification or shift‑differential pay, and a slate of above‑current position requests during the pre‑budget workshop, warning that recruitment challenges will shape the FY25 staffing picture.
Christy summarized the city’s recent pay actions and the pay study results: the city awarded a 4% cost‑of‑living adjustment, maintained step increases for eligible civil‑service employees, and has implemented pay‑for‑performance elements since the pay study. She said the Employment Cost Index recommendation would suggest roughly 4.8–5% annual increases to keep pace with labor‑market norms, and that cumulative progress on pay had reduced vacancy rates in several departments.
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