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City Approves 4% Pay Increase for Non-Union Employees

Original title: RESOLUTION - APPROVING FOUR PERCENT (4.0%) COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT (COLA) FOR THE PERIOD FROM OCTOBER 1, 2025 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2026, FOR ALL NON-BARGAINED FOR PERSONNEL; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION AUTHORITY; PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE

August 20, 2025

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The Frame

What this does

This resolution sets the salary adjustment for non-union city staff for the upcoming fiscal year, directly impacting the city's payroll expenditures and employee compensation levels.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Non-union city employees

These employees will receive a 4% cost-of-living salary adjustment for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.

City taxpayers

The city's total payroll expenditure will increase to accommodate the 4% salary adjustment for non-union staff.

What changed

Last recorded activity August 20, 2025.

What's next

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Summary

The City Commission has approved a 4% cost-of-living pay adjustment for all city employees who are not part of a collective bargaining unit. This increase applies to the fiscal year running from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026.

Key Facts

  • The resolution authorizes a 4.0% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for city personnel.
  • The pay adjustment applies specifically to non-bargained for (non-union) personnel.
  • The adjustment period covers October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026.
  • The resolution grants implementation authority to city administration to carry out the pay adjustment.
  • The resolution was introduced on August 4, 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for this pay increase?
The 4% increase applies to all city personnel who are not covered by a collective bargaining agreement (non-union employees).
When does the pay increase take effect?
The adjustment covers the period from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026.

Why It Matters

This resolution sets the salary adjustment for non-union city staff for the upcoming fiscal year, directly impacting the city's payroll expenditures and employee compensation levels.

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Standardized COLA Implementation

The resolution explicitly defines a fixed 4% adjustment for a specific fiscal year, indicating a proactive approach to non-union compensation planning.

Connected Entities

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Sources

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  • Controversy10
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