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AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JONESBORO TO AMEND THE 2016 ANNUAL BUDGET TO ADD $1,079,325 FOR SALARY INCREASES AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY FOR THE OPERATIONAL CONTINUITY OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS
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WHEREAS, Ordinance Number 15:069 adopted the 2016 Budget; and
WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro is seeking salary increases according to a new salary pay plan; and
WHEREAS, the 2016 Budget will need to be increased in the amount of $1,079,325.00 in order to effectuate said salary increases.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO THAT:
1. The 2016 Budget is hereby amended to provide for an increase in the departments, budget line items, and amounts as detailed in Exhibit A. The money for said increases will come from monies in the reserve funds.
2. The salary increases detailed in Exhibit A shall be made effective as of January 1, 2016 and back paid accordingly.
3. This ordinance being necessary for the operational continuity of the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas an emergency is declared to exist and this ordinance shall take effect from and after its passage and approval.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of February, 2016.