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CASSCLBGRRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of December 14, 2020 — Regular Meeting Page 15 of 22 Recommendation: The City Manager and the Community Development Director recommended adoption of Ordinance 20-1546 on second and final reading. Public Hearing: Public Hearing for Ordinance 20-1546 was combined with the Public Hearing for Ordinance 20-1545 in the previous agenda item, Item 11.13 — Second Reading of Ordinance 10-1545. No one came forward to address either ordinance. MOTION: Commissioner Busch moved to adopt Ordinance 20-1546 on second and final reading, as presented. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Aramendia. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote 5-0. 12. OTHER ITEMS A. General Employees Salary Adjustments for FY 2021 Staff Presentation: City Manager Randy Newlon gave a brief overview of how the City's budget for Fiscal Year 2021 was prepared taking into consideration the possible economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the City's revenues. He explained that the proposed budget had included a 3% salary increase for general employees, but the City Commission had determined that due to the uncertainty of the economy they would support a 1'/2 % raise for general employees to be effective January 1, 2021, but were not comfortable with 3%. However, the City Commission did agree to reconsider the issue at the December 14`x' meeting when there would possibly be more information available as to the economic impact of the pandemic and the City's fiscal situation. Mr. Newlon then provided information that since the close of Fiscal Year 2020, the detrimental effects of the recession caused by the pandemic were not as severe as feared and in fact the general fund revenues were only down 2% and the water and sewer fun exceeded revenue estimates by 2%, both funds being those that pay for 90% of the City's general employee salaries. He added that so far in Fiscal Year 2021 revenues were either at or in excess of expectations which was favorable news for the City's fiscal situation. He shared some data on economic predictions which boded well for the City's continued fiscal wellbeing. The City conducted a survey of twenty-two of the surrounding municipal governments as to whether or not they were providing increases for their general employees. Most had approved raises of some level, and although some were still not providing raises, the majority were authorizing 3%. He reminded the Commission that the City's police officers were covered by a collective bargaining agreement which provided that the City would be committed to pay those employees a 5% increase. At this time, the City Commission has only authorized a 1'/2 % salary increase for the City's general employees, but he was requesting favorable consideration from the City Commission at this time to increase the increase to the full 3% provided in the budget. Budget Impact: There is no impact to the City Budget. Recommendation: The City Manager recommended further discussion and direction regarding a final determination on the percentage rate for General Employee salary increases for FY 2021. Audience Participation: No one came forward to address the Commission regarding this item.