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Tarpon Springs approves salary, classification changes including 3% COLA; some increases suspended
Summary
The commission approved a salary and classification plan that keeps pay ranges steady, includes a 3% cost‑of‑living adjustment, reclassifies certain long‑term temporary employees to part‑time regular and suspends a set of additional shift/on‑call/merit increases for the budget year.
The Tarpon Springs Board of Commissioners approved revisions to the city's salary and classification plan that include a 3% cost‑of‑living adjustment and several administrative changes to classifications and vacation allowances.
The city manager told the board the proposal keeps pay ranges the same, provides a 3% COLA that has been budgeted for fiscal year 2026, and converts some long‑serving temporary employees to part‑time regular status so they receive prorated vacation. The manager also recommended several temporary suspensions — the second half of a shift differential, an additional on‑call 0.5 payment, and some merit increases — to control costs for the coming budget year.
Commissioners asked clarifying questions and thanked staff for work balancing the budget; the package was approved by roll call. The city manager noted that compensation for charter officials (city clerk and internal auditor) remains subject to the commission’s separate determination.
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