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Royal City defers 2026 COLA decision; public works to research staff clothing with city logo
Summary
Finance Director Janice Flynn presented salary increase considerations for 2026 and Council deferred deciding on a COLA percentage. Public Works Director Mauricio Romero asked the council to consider shirts, jackets and hats identifying PW workers; council directed Romero to research options and costs.
Finance Director Janice Flynn raised general business on salary increases for 2026; Council discussed possible cost-of-living adjustments but chose to wait to set a COLA percentage until later in the year. No specific COLA percentage or salary schedule was adopted at the meeting.
Public Works Director Mauricio Romero inquired about safety supplies and employee clothing that would identify Public Works workers as city employees. Council confirmed that safety gear is provided by the city and directed Romero to look into availability and cost for shirts, jackets and hats with the city logo; Council may consider a per-employee clothing allowance after Romero reports back.
