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Regular City Council Meeting September 29, 2003 Page 6 would it take? Gene Anderson, Director of Finance, advised there are several mechanical things that have to be done, such as going in and changing the pay rates and determining how this additional pay will be done, whether it is going to be an add-on or a step. He said it was his understanding that the Civil Service would have to endorse the plan if it is done by seniority step, it could not be done without their approval. The time would be approximately 60 days. Mr. Anderson said he would like to review the documentation just to verify the numbers. He also wanted to look at what impact this will have on the other departments and what sort of pressure it would put on the city regarding treating the other employees with the same amount of fairness if the city did a survey and they also were due a reclassification. Mr. Anderson pointed out that the reduction of the car and uniforms is a one time savings and he would like to consider that impact whether or not that would be forcing the city into actually having to go up on the taxes next year. Mr. Anderson said he would like to consider what is the city's back up plan because that those of costs cannot be controlled to the extent where you can lock them in. Mayor Fendley said the Council has the information that summarizes where they are. There needs to be staff work done and it is going to take some time to come back with a recommendation for implementation, if this is the way the staff and administration want to go. He asked that they report back to the Council as to where they are and the City Manager and Chief Louis can bring back a recommendation to the City Council after working with Mr. Anderson. There being no further business, a motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem McCarthy, seconded by Councilwoman Neeley, to adjourn the meeting. CURTIS FENDLEY, MAYOR ATTEST: