4195 RESOLUTION NO. 4,195
A RESOLUTION DEFINING THE POLICY OF THE CITY OF
LITTLE ROCK REGARDING SALARIES FOR EMPLOYEES .
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES .
WHEREAS, a decline in the level of service to the public
is obvious, which in part relates to an inadequate wage level now
in effects and
WHEREAS, the City suffers from an inadequate number of
employees and certain classes of employees suffer grossly by
comparison salary-wise. and
WHEREAS, a new position classification and wage scale
study is now in progress to be completed hopefully within 120
days ; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors intends to restore the
level of public service in this city by providing adequate wages
and manpower.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS .
SECTION 1 . The City Manager and his staff are hereby
requested to proceed as expeditiously as possible to complete the
position classification and wage scale study for all employees of
the city government.
SECTION 2 . Prior to the time of completion of the said
study and as an interim relief, effective July 1, 1969 salaries
for all non-uniformed employees and firemen will be increased by
five percent and policemen' s salaries will be increased by $50.00
each per month.
SECTION 3. Differentials between salaries provided for
in Section 2 hereof and such as the study referred to may reflect
will be corrected and adjusted to be consistent with the study
effective September 1 , 1969 .
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SECTION 4. The City Manager is directed to prepare for
consideration by this Board legislation levying additional franchise
or privilege taxes on public utilities to provide the necessary
revenues for the increased salaries herein authorized.
SECTION 5 The City Manager is directed to prepare the
necessary legislation to authorize such additional firemen as may
be financially feasible to restore Fire Department service to the
level existing prior to the effective date of Act 393, Acts of
Arkansas of 1969 which reduced the hours of work for firemen.
SECTION 6. The City Manager is urged to economize in the
operation of the city government wherever possible.
SECTION 7 . Public support is solicited in this program
for we have no choice or desire but to operate the city government
progressively.
SECTION 8. This Resolution shall be in full force and
effect from and after its adoption,
ADOPTED : May 8, 1969
ATTEST: Y41'n'ef APPROVED : (�
Acting City C1 e /.yor