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Council adopts new pay plan on first reading; study shows $549,350 annual increase

Plainview City Council · March 10, 2026

Summary

The council adopted on first reading a pay plan that consolidates seven pay plans into four. HR staff said the implementation would cost about $549,350 annually, with $402,360 in additional unallocated funds available and a proposed effective date of April 6.

HR manager presented the proposed city pay plan, condensing seven existing pay plans into four categories (traditional, executive, police and fire) and maintaining certification incentive and assignment pay. The HR manager said the city has approximately $402,360 in additional unallocated funds to use toward implementation but that the total increase would be $549,350. "Every single one of our employees will be receiving..." the HR manager said while explaining the pay statements and the proposed plan.

Councilmembers discussed retention and parity with similar cities; Councilmember House said the change should reduce attrition. The council approved Ordinance No. 26-37-84 on first reading and set the proposed implementation date for April 6 as presented by staff.

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