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Brookshire council approves 3% COLA and 3% merit bucket for FY2027; staff flags budget gap
Summary
Council approved a proposed FY2027 compensation package—3% cost-of-living increase plus a 3% merit pool—estimated to increase costs by about $252,892; staff noted no new revenue is identified and implementation will be subject to the adopted FY2027 budget.
Brookshire — The Brookshire City Council voted on June 18 to approve employee compensation adjustments for fiscal year 2027 that include a 3% cost-of-living increase and a 3% merit pool to be allocated at department-head discretion.
Finance staff summarized the proposal and the estimated fiscal impact: "I am proposing a 3% cost of living increase in a 3% merit bucket," the presenter said. Staff calculated the combined budget increase at roughly $252,892 and noted implementation would be subject to funding within the adopted FY2027 budget. The proposal is intended to apply to employees currently on payroll and does not include costs to fill open positions.
Council members discussed the budget implications. Finance staff reminded the council that audits and new revenue were not yet finalized and that the city may need to reprioritize projects to accommodate the personnel costs. The council approved the compensation adjustments and directed staff to implement them effective Oct. 1, 2026, contingent on funding in the adopted budget.
The council also proposed a $200 per month increase for mayor and council compensation in the materials presented; staff noted TMRS and other employer liabilities will increase when salaries are adjusted. Council asked staff to return with budget monitoring and implementation details as the FY2027 process continues.
