SUBJECT
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Consideration to approve the City Manager’s performance evaluation of the City Attorney and authorize a four (4%) annual merit increase to the City Attorney’s base salary, effective as of the anniversary date of June 27, 2024, in accordance with the terms of the employment agreement, with an effective date of implementation.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
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BACKGROUND
The City Attorney's contract includes provisions for an annual salary adjustment. As per the agreement, the City Attorney is entitled to a 4% increase in their base salary. This adjustment was to take effect on June 27, 2024. However, due to administrative processing delays, the salary increase has not yet been applied.
The City Attorney has provided invaluable legal counsel and support to the City, and the salary increase outlined in the contract is an important component of maintaining this relationship. The 4% salary increase is consistent with the contract terms, and the requested action will ensure the City is in compliance with its contractual obligations to the City Attorney.
The increase will be applied retroactively to June 27, 2024, and the City Manager is authorized to implement this adjustment accordingly, ensuring that the City Attorney is appropriately compensated for the period of time from June 27, 2024, through the present.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to adjust the City Attorney’s salary in accordance with the terms of the contract, reflecting a 4% increase effectively retroactively from June 27, 2024.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2024
Budgeted Y/N?: Y
Source of Funds: N/A
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Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Cost of this salary adjustment is within the approved budget for the current fiscal year. No additional funding will be required, as the adjustment will be accommodated through existing salary and personnel budgets.