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Employee Compensation and Benefits
Sworn fire and police personnel are on a step plan and civilian pay is based on a performance
merit system. The police and fire sworn personnel (full-time and part-time) will receive a 3%

increase on October 1, 2024, as part of the step plan. The city employees on average see a 3%
merit increase based on their annual performance. Employees will continue to see their steps
or annual merit adjustments based on performance.

The city has historically provided a competitive and innovative benefits package to employees,
offering a selection which best suits employees’ individual and family needs. Providing these
options has benefitted not only recruitment efforts, but also retention of employees. The city’s
estimated contribution for employee healthcare benefits is $5,463,367, for fiscal year 2024-
2025. The, fiscal year 2024-2025 budget includes an 5% employer rate increase to the cost of
health benefits provided to employees. In an effort to control cost, the city is evaluating plan

designs changes and other reasonable options.
Program and Staffing Levels

The city of Burleson currently has 489.29 authorized full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members
allocated among the various operating departments. The proposed budget recommends an
increase of 3.5 full-time positions. The proposed budget recommends the following staffing
additions and changes to occur between October 2024 and January 2025:

Department Proposed Staffing Positions FTE
Community Services: Animal Services Veterinarian 0.5
Economic Development Economic Development Analyst 1.0
Information Technology Radio Tech 1.0
Traffic Management Center Operator /
Public Works Signal Technician 1.0

Total FTE 3.5

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