Title
Ordinance No. 17-113 repealing Ordinance No. 16-112 and adopting the City of Colorado Springs - 2018 Salary Structure for Civilian and Sworn Municipal Employees
Presenter:
Mike Sullivan, Human Resources Director
Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer
Body
Summary:
The attached ordinance is to repeal Ordinance No. 16-112 and adopt the updated 2018 Salary Structure for employees per the attached schedules, effective January 1, 2018. The compensation philosophy of the City of Colorado Springs is to be a governmental employer of choice by attracting, retaining and motivating qualified employees by offering the best overall whole career experience that includes total compensation generally competitive to our defined market, is easily understood, and recognizes that we are fiscally-responsible, best-in-class stewards of our available resources. For the 2018 salary schedule, the salary ranges are moving 1.3% due to market movement. New job titles have been included for positions being added in the 2018 budget based on market data. Range adjustments have been made based on the consultant’s recommendation to reflect best practice range spreads.
Previous Council Action:
Ordinance No. 16-112 was passed on November 22, 2016 approving the City of Colorado Springs 2017 salary schedule for civilian and sworn municipal employees.
Background:
City Council approved the 2017 Salary Schedule on November 22, 2016. Annually, the Human Resources Department conducts surveys to determine market movement both in general and for specific positions.
The City's compensation practice is to move successful employees toward the market average. In order to pay employees at market average, the salary ranges would need to be adjusted each year to stay with the market.
Financial Implications:
The proposed changes in the attached civilian and sworn salary structures are accounted for in the 2018 Budget, which is scheduled for first reading on November 28, 2017.
Board/Commission Recommendation:
N/A
Stakeholder Process:
N/A
Alternatives:
N/A
Recommended Action
Proposed Motion:
Move approval of the Ordinance Repealing Ordinance No.16-112 and Adopting the City of Colorado Springs - 2018 Salary Structure for Civilian and Sworn Municipal Employees.
Summary of Ordinance Language
An Ordinance Repealing Ordinance No. 16-112 and Adopting the City of Colorado Springs - 2018 Salary Structure for Civilian and Sworn Municipal Employees