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ARF- 2209

Regular Agenda Item 3. E.

Regular BOS Meeting

Meeting Date:	11/19/2013
Submitted For:	Don McDaniel Jr.
Submitted By:	Marian Sheppard, Clerk, BOS, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
Department:	Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
Fiscal Year:	2013-2014	Budgeted?:	Yes
Contract Dates Begin & End:	N/A	Grant?:	No
Matching Requirement?:	No	Fund?:	Renewal

Information

Request/Subject

Employee CPI One-Time Payment

Background Information

The Adopted FY2014 Budget includes a line item for pay increases for employees. A portion of that line item is also to pay for a classification and compensation study for employees.

Evaluation

Making a one-time lump sum payment to each employee rather than making a step adjustment in each employee's pay grade has the advantage of allowing the Board of Supervisors the flexibility of funding the payment each year depending upon the availability of funds. With the current economic uncertainty nationally, statewide and in Gila County, not obligating the Board to a continuing pay increase is prudent use of tax payers' dollars, while at the same time recognizing employees for their commitment and hard work.

Staff is proposing a one-time lump sum payment to all full- and part-time (prorated) employees in December of 2013 based upon the annual change in the Consumer Price Index. The Index for the Unadjusted 12 Months Ended June 30, 2013 shows an increase of 1.8%. This would equate to a one-time lump sum gross payment to each employee of approximately $670. The net payment to each full time employee would vary ranging from approximately $425 to $525 depending upon the individual withholding and employee related expenses. The total cost to the County would be approximately $525,000.

Conclusion

This is fair to employees and is based upon the Consumer Price Index which is a valid and accepted measure of the increase or decline in the economy and consequently the cost of living. It is fair to the tax payers for the same reasons.

The one-time lump sum payment would be paid to to all full- and part-time (prorated) employees who are employed by Gila County and have a hire date on or before October 1, 2013.

Recommendation

Staff recommends that the Board of Supervisors approve a one-time lump sum payment to all full- and part-time (prorated) employees who are employed by Gila County and have a hire date on or before October 1, 2013, and instruct staff to implement the payment in accordance with the details in this staff report.

Suggested Motion

Information/Discussion/Action to approve a one-time lump sum payment to employees based upon the annual change in the Consumer Price Index (June 30, 2013 at 1.8%) and instruct staff to implement the payment in accordance with the details outlined in this staff report at a total cost of approximately $525,000. (Don McDaniel)

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