COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council
FROM: Bobbie J Kimelton, Director of Human Resources
SUBJECT:Title
Discussion and Action: Professional Services Contract for the Compensation and Classification Study with Public Sector Personnel Consultants, Inc. (Bobbie Kimelton)
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FUNDING SOURCE:
General Fund
PURPOSE:
To consider award of Professional Services Contract 500423 to Public Sector Personnel Consultants, Inc., for a Compensation and Classification Study.
BACKGROUND:
The City continues to realize high than desired turnover rates, as well as difficulty filling open and authorized vacancies, and we expect many of our employees will retire over the next five years, highlighting the need to maximize our recruitment efforts.
Since our last study five years ago, there have been several changes in position classifications, new position additions, and compensation adjustments. Best practices suggest that a review of current compensation and classification practices should be conducted every five years. Staff recommends to have our job evaluation and compensation system reviewed by an outside professional firm to assess internal and external competitiveness.
The selection process identified Public Sector Personnel Consultants, Inc. as the most qualified contractor to conduct the compensation and classification study for Lake Havasu City and recommends that they be awarded the Professional Services Contract.
The result of the study is set for a potential implementation in Fiscal Year 2025-26.
COMMUNITY IMPACT:
Addressing these ongoing challenges provides the City with the tools needed to provide and maintain high levels of City services.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funds of $112,000 are allocated and available for this purpose in the Fiscal Year 2024-25 adopted budget.
ATTACHMENTS:
Project Scope (Exhibit 1)
Cost of Services (Exhibit 2)
SUGGESTED MOTION:Recommended Action
I move to award the Professional Services Contract for the Compensation and Classification Study to Public Sector Personnel Consultants, Inc., and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the City; and authorize City staff to exercise the option to renew for four additional one-year terms.