RE 06-27-89.2 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS
RESOLUTION NO. 062789.2
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS,
ESTABLISHING A POLICY AND GOAL FOR EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION.
Wt{EREAS, the City Council of the City of Coppell
recognizes that quality municipal service is contingent upon
attracting and hiring highly qualified employees; and
WI{EREAS, the city Council of the City of Coppell
believes that the establishment of a compensation policy, at
a better than average level, is important in hiring and
retaining quality employees; and
WHEREAS, the City of Coppell believes it is important
to maintain the relative market position of its compensation
plan through annual salary compensation surveys and
comparison with other cities competing for quality
employees; and
WHEREAS, the City of Coppell wishes to encourage
employees to provide high quality of service to its citizens
through a merit performance pay system; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS HEREBY ESTABLISHES A COMPENSATION
POLICY AND RATE FOR THEIR EMPLOYEES AS FOLLOWS:
1. The City's compensation goal is to compensate its
employees at a rate slightly above the average
salary rate for employees in selected comparable
cities who compete in the labor market for
municipal employees; and
2. The City shall establish the average salary rates
for its employees by conducting an annual survey,
which is anticipated for April, of selected
comparable cities which compete for municipal
employees; and
3. Annual compensation adjustments will be made to
the City of Coppell's Compensation Plan in
accordance with this adopted goal and policy to
the extent funds are determined available for such
purpose; and
4. A merit pay system will be established which
will provide regular, systematic employee
performance evaluations and consideration of
making a lump sum merit payment to the employee,
based upon the level and quality of service
indicated by the performance evaluation rating.
DULY PASSED by the City Council of the City of Coppell,
Texas on the ~ ~ day of ~;~t~J , 1989
THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS
Mayor
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney