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Council debates 4% COLA, compensation study timing and levy implications
Summary
Councilors discussed whether to retain a 4% cost‑of‑living adjustment in the preliminary budget or wait for the compensation study; staff estimated a 1% COLA roughly equals $20,000 on the levy, and members weighed flat dollar approaches, steps and timing to avoid hamstringing budget flexibility.
Councilors devoted substantial time to wage policy and how to budget for a potential cost‑of‑living adjustment (COLA) while a compensation study is pending.
Staff recommended leaving a preliminary COLA in place to preserve flexibility, noting that preliminary filings commonly exceed the final adopted levy. The staff estimate presented at the meeting put…
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