Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Stephen Farmer (Acting Director)
Department: Finance and Administrative Services Division: Human Resources
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Requested Action
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A. MOTION TO APPROVE Unrepresented Compensation Policy for Fiscal Year 2027, as reflected in Exhibit 1.
B. MOTION TO APPROVE amendments to Pay Plan, which include creation of new job classifications, title changes, and salary range reallocations, as reflected in Exhibit 2.
C. MOTION TO EXTEND Unrepresented Compensation Policy for Fiscal Year 2027, as reflected in Exhibit 1, to the County Administrator, the County Attorney, and the County Auditor.
D. MOTION TO AUTHORIZE County Administrator to take the necessary administrative and budgetary actions, as well as any necessary contractual modifications, to implement these increases and changes in Motions A, B, and C.
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Why Action is Necessary
Sections 14.27, 14.28, 14.37, and 14.38 of the Broward County Administrative Code establish that Board approval is required for periodic amendment of the Classification and Pay Plans.
What Action Accomplishes
Amends the Classification and Pay Plans.
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Previous Action Taken
None.
Summary Explanation/Background
THE FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND THE HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTIONS.
Motion A of this item seeks approval of the Unrepresented Compensation Policy for Fiscal Year 2027 (Exhibit 1). The proposed Compensation Policy includes a 2% base salary increase and a $2,000 increase in base pay within the salary range, for unrepresented employees, who have received a “meets” or “exceeds” overall expectations on their most recent evaluation.
Motion B seeks approval of classification actions necessary to proactively maintain Broward County's Classification and Pay Plan (Exhibit 2). This item includes the creation of new job classifications, title changes, and salary range reallocations. These periodic adjustments reflect the active management of the County’s classification system and provide timely resolution for affected agencies. These adjustments are effective on October 11, 2026. These actions are funded in the Fiscal Year 2027 budget.
Motion C extends the Unrepresented Compensation Policy granted to unrepresented employees for Fiscal Year 2027 to the three positions that report to the Board of County Commissioners (County Administrator, County Attorney, and County Auditor).
Motion D authorizes the County Administrator to take the necessary administrative and budgetary actions, as well as any necessary contractual modifications, to implement these increases and changes in Motions A, B, and C.
Source of Additional Information
Allen Wilson, Director, Human Resources Division, 954-357-6090
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
Motions A and C: Cost for Motions A and C is approximately $6.7M (exclusive of FICA and retirement) for unrepresented employees only and can be accommodated within the Fiscal Year 2027 budget.
Motion B: There is no fiscal impact for Fiscal Year 2027.