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Board perfects one-time supplemental payment for aldermanic staff
Summary
Board Bill 37, a one-time lump-sum supplemental payment for Board of Aldermen staff (estimated fiscal note about $37,000), was perfected after floor discussion clarifying tax treatment and that payments do not apply to aldermen or the president.
The Board of Aldermen perfected Board Bill 37, authorizing a one-time supplemental payment to certain Board of Aldermen staff. The alderman from the 14th explained the measure as a staff-only lump-sum allocation funded from the board’s 2026 budget with an estimated fiscal note of roughly $37,000; he emphasized that aldermen and the president are not eligible.
Members cautioned staff that supplemental payments are taxable and may be subject to a supplemental tax rate; the speaker noted employees would still benefit from additional net pay despite tax withholding. The motion to perfect the bill as amended in committee was moved and carried on the floor.
Ending: The perfected bill will proceed for final reading and implementation; payroll and tax treatment will be handled administratively.
