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CASSrLBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of January 8,2024 — Regular Mecting Page 6 of 17 9. RESOLUTIONS No items were presented for consideration on this agenda. 10. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES No items were presented for consideration on this agenda. 11. PUBLIC HEARINGS No items were presented for consideration on this agenda. 12. OTHER ITEMS A. Amended Pay Grade Schedule and Related Budfzet Amendment #24-021 Staff Presentation: Administrative Services Director Andy Brooks stated that approval of an amended Pay Grade Schedule and related Budget Amendment #24-021 in the amount of $980,150 is requested. He then gave a brief overview of the item, stating that the Paygrade Schedule is reviewed by staff each year and in order to remain competitive and maintain a successful workforce, recommendations for adjustments are made based on salaries provided by other employers. The Paygrade Schedule is approved each year as an appendix to the City's adopted budget. A comprehensive Classification and Compensation Study was performed last year that led to the current Paygrade Schedule. However, concerns have arisen due to currents trends, which include a significant increase in employee separations for various reasons, and a decrease in the numbers of qualified applicants for vacant positions. In an effort to ensure successful recruitment and retention and to maintain an effective workforce, the recommendation is to adjust the pay ranges in the City's pay grade structure by 10% effective January 7, 2024, along with a corresponding 10% salary adjustment for eligible staff. This would exclude employees covered by the Police Collective Bargaining Agreement, as any increases there would have to follow the appropriate collective bargaining process. City Manager Randy Newlon added that lie fully supported the proposed adjustments to the Pay Grade Schedule and the salary increases and was hopeful that the City Commission would favorably consider them, as well. Budget Impact: Budget Amendment #24-021 will provide sufficient funding with an increase to the General Fund in the amount of $552,888, an increase to the Stormwater Utility Fund in the amount of $73,867, an increase to the Building Safety Fund in the amount of $41,536, and an increase to the Water and Sewer System Fund in the amount of $311,859. BA #24-021 Explanation of Request: This budget amendment seeks City Commission approval to provide funding for the salary adjustments in the amount of $980,150.