PILLAR: Fiscally Sound
AGENDA DATE: September 16, 2026
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): N/A
DEPARTMENT: Department of Human Resources
PRIORITY: Government Efficiency
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SUBJECT
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Authorize (1) position changes; (2) approval of Civilian and Uniform salary schedules for fiscal year 2026-27; (3) merit pay increases for civilian non-executive staff effective April 14, 2027 the 8th civilian pay period of the calendar year; (4) adding proposed pay schedules for uniformed Fire and Police effective January 13, 2027, payable the first uniform pay period of the calendar year; (5) adding proposed pay schedules for uniformed Fire and Police Executives effective January 13, 2027, payable the first uniform pay period of the calendar year; and (6) adding new pay schedule for Miscellaneous effective October 1, 2026, the first civilian pay period of the 2026-27 fiscal year - Financing: This action has no cost consideration to the City; any budget impact is budgeted in the FY 2026-27 City Budget (see Fiscal Information)
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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 FY 2026-27 budget includes a 2 percent merit increase for civilian non-executive staff effective in April 2027.
The FY 2026-27 budget includes adjustments to the fire and police pay schedules based on the market-based pay philosophy utilized since the 2019 Meet and Confer agreement plus an enhanced level as recommended by the City Manager to ensure starting pay plus non-pension benefits continues to rank Dallas among leaders within the region.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
The City Council was briefed on the proposed FY 2026-27 Budget on August 11, 2026.
FISCAL INFORMATION
This action has no cost consideration to the City. All costs associated with this item is included as part of the FY 2026-27 budget.