STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Fiscally Sound
AGENDA DATE: September 17, 2025
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): N/A
DEPARTMENT: Department of Human Resources
EXECUTIVE: Jack Ireland
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SUBJECT
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Authorize (1) position changes; (2) approval of Civilian and Uniform salary schedules for fiscal year 2025-26; (3) merit pay increases for civilian staff effective January 7, 2026 the first civilian pay period of the calendar year; (4) increase the minimum civilian hiring rate to $21.50 effective January 7, 2026 the first civilian pay period of the calendar year; and (5) adding pay schedules for uniformed Fire and Police effective October 1, 2025,payable the first uniform pay period of the fiscal year; (6) adding pay schedules for uniformed Fire and Police Executives effective October 1, 2025, payable the first uniform pay period of the fiscal year; (7) adding new pay schedule for Miscellaneous effective October 1, 2025, the first civilian pay period of the 2025-26 fiscal year; and (8) adding a new pay schedule for Miscellaneous, effective January 7, 2026, the first civilian pay period of the calendar year - Financing: This action has no cost consideration; any budget impact is budgeted in the FY 2025-26 City Budget
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BACKGROUND
This item will authorize position additions, deletions, reclassifications, upgrades, downgrades, and transfers as a result of revised program goals and budget decisions recently recommended to the City Council.
The recommended FY 2025-26 Civilian Salary Schedule increases the lowest minimum City hiring rate to $21.50 effective January 7, 2026, the first civilian pay period of the calendar year.
It is necessary to ratify these actions and to amend the civilian pay plans in conjunction with the approved budget authorizing these changes.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
The City Council was briefed on the proposed FY 2025-26 Budget on August 12, 2025.
FISCAL INFORMATION
Funding for this item is included as part of the adoption for the FY 2025-26 budget.