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Item # 11.

Council Meeting

Meeting Date:	02/09/2021
Department:	City Manager

AGENDA CAPTION:

Present, Discuss, and Consideration Action on a Staff Recommendation to Implement Compensation Changes for Fiscal Year 2021 Based on a Market Analysis of the Town’s Comparator Cities.

BACKGROUND:

During the August 6, 2020 Special Meeting and Budget Work Session, Council directed staff to conduct a Compensation Market Study (Study) and to develop recommendations based on the Study findings.

During a Work Session on January 26, 2021, Council was presented the Study findings, Staff’s recommendations in response to the Study’s findings, the projected long-term financial impact of the recommendations, and details of the funding sources to cover the cost of the recommendations.

The analysis found that Addison's employee pay is below the market average for certain job classifications and no longer meets the compensation philosophy adopted by Council (Resolution 17-38) on July 11, 2017. Using findings from the Study, Staff identified the adjustments necessary to bring employee compensation in line with the adopted compensation philosophy. Staff also identified the funding source to cover the cost of these adjustments. The Fiscal Year 2021 budget contained a conservative sales tax revenue estimate due to uncertainty associated with the pandemic. To date, actual sales tax revenue has exceeded the budgeted amount.

A change in the total cost of the recommendations (a $75,572 increase) is reflected in this presentation compared to the total cost presented on January 26, 2021. This is due to an update made in the data and calculation methodology for public safety positions. Details will be provided during the discussion.

This item is being brought before Council for action. If approved, compensation adjustments will be reflected in the first pay period following formal action. That anticipated pay date is March 12, 2021. If approved, the FY2021 Budget will be amended at mid-year to reflect the implementation of these recommendations.

For Council to approve the recommendations, a motion will be necessary. Suggested language for this motion is: I make a motion to approve Staff's Recommendations to Implement Compensation Changes for Fiscal Year 2021 Based on a Market Analysis of the Town’s Comparator Cities.

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff seeks direction from Council.

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Presentation - Compensation Discussion