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Consider a memorandum/resolution confirming the City Manager’s annual evaluation and consideration for an adjustment to pay.
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DATE: December 2, 2025
TO: Debbie Nash-King, Mayor
FROM: Kate McDaniel, Executive Director of Human Resources
SUBJECT: Annual Evaluation of and Consideration for an Adjustment to Pay for City Manager
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
James “Kent” Cagle, City Manager was hired for this position on December 3, 2019. Pursuant to the City Manager’s contract, the Council shall review the City Manager’s job performance at least once annually and any pay increase shall be approved by resolution. The Mayor and the City Council shall conduct the City Manager’s annual evaluation on December 2, 2025.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
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Which alternative is recommended? Why?
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CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
Article III. - The Council, Section 28 of the City Charter authorizes the City Council to set the salary for the City Manager.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
What is the amount of the revenue/expenditure in the current fiscal year? For future years?
The City Manager’s current annual salary is $280,800.21. Any additional COLA or merit-based increase would increase the total annual salary.
Is this a one-time or recurring revenue/expenditure?
This is a recurring expenditure.
Is this revenue/expenditure budgeted?
Yes, it is budgeted in General Fund account 100-51110-120-121-000000.
If not, where will the money come from?
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Is there a sufficient amount in the budgeted line-item for this revenue/expenditure?
Yes, it is budgeted in General Fund account 100-51110-120-121-000000.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Council pass a resolution to approve any salary increase for City Manager, James “Kent” Cagle, effective December 3, 2025.
DEPARTMENTAL CLEARANCES:
Finance
City Attorney
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
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