Page 9 - City of Bedford FY20 Approved Budget

• Employee Compression Adjustments
Funding is included to realign the employee pay plan, moving general employees within
their pay ranges and public safety staff within the step plan based on the analysis conducted
in the recent compensation study.

• Public Safety Compensation
The budget includes funding for the public safety step plan, which provides pay increases
for all eligible staff. This plan is designed to help the Police and Fire Departments remain
competitive in the market from a recruiting and retention standpoint.

• General Employee Compensation
The budget includes an across the board adjustment of 3% for all eligible general
employees.

• Facility and Equipment Needs
Funding is included to replace all automated external defibrillators in City facilities, HVAC
replacement in Fire Station #1, driveway improvements for Fire Station #3 and new
flooring in the Fleet Division work area.

Bedford’s continuing challenge is the current state of revenue collections and the ability to keep
pace with the increased expense of operations. The budget for FY2019-2020 reflects an effort to
deliver the City’s core services in an effective and efficient manner. However, it is imperative that
we continue to contemplate the long-term financial sustainability of the City’s operations.

Amid our challenges, Bedford remains consistent in our pursuit of quality services working to
enhance and build a better community. I want to thank the Mayor and City Council for your
leadership and guidance throughout the budget development process. I also want to thank all City
departments and staff for their service to the Bedford community. It is the caliber of those staff
members that make the difference that we see every day. Special thanks are also due to staff of the
Budget office for their commitment and long hours dedicated to preparing this document.

Respectfully,

Brian D. Bosshardt
City Manager

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