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Springdale council adopts $6.37 million general fund budget, approves 4.55% combined employee pay increase
Summary
Council adopted the FY2026–27 final budget, balancing the general fund at $6,370,838 and approving a combined 2.5% COLA plus up to 2% merit (4.55% effective) applicable to town employees; council discussed mechanics and eligibility for merit increases.
Springdale — The Town Council adopted the final fiscal year 2026–27 budget June 10 and approved a general pay adjustment that combines a 2.5% cost-of-living allowance with up to a 2% merit increase, totaling a stated 4.55% adjustment for eligible employees.
Tom (staff) told the council the general fund is balanced at $6,370,838 and outlined projections across capital and enterprise funds, including parks and streets capital projects and utility enterprise funds. The staff presentation explained the COLA is informed by CPI measures and Social Security COLA guidance; merit increases are performance-based (0%, 1%, or 2%). The effective date for the pay adjustments is the first pay period after July 1, 2026.
Council members asked for clarification about how merit increases apply to employees recently promoted or hired. Staff said merit is based on past performance evaluations; for employees who changed roles recently, merit would reflect prior performance and the COLA is applied afterward in payroll calculations.
The council adopted resolution 2026-07 to finalize the budget and noted the personnel policy mechanics (probation period, merit application) should be reviewed with staff for future clarity. The recorded roll call on the budget adoption reflected Pat Campbell (yes), Barbara Bruno (yes), and Kyla Topam (yes).
