Council weighs options on Baker Tilly classification study, staff warns of bargaining implications

Sep 8, 2026

Council received staff explanation of four options tied to a Baker Tilly classification study: three variants of a new classification plan at different cost levels or rejecting the plan and keeping the 20-year-old system; staff said rejecting would forfeit the $150,000 study and could require renegotiations with unions.

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Councilman Defrillo asked personnel staff to summarize options for acting on the Baker Tilly classification study, which the city commissioned as part of a routine reclassification process. Personnel staff said there are three graduated plan options (low, mid, high cost) reflecting different market adjustments, or a fourth option to reject the study and retain the existing classification plan.

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