021-1997 DMOFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER TELEPHONE: (305) 673-7010
FAX: (305) 673-7782
DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM NO. 21-1997
TO: All Department/Division Directors DATE: November 13, 1997
FROM: Jose sl~~ede
Garcia-Pedrosa
City Manager
SUBJECT: Merit Pay for Unc ~, Others, and AFSCME Employees
As you may recall, the City Commission adopted the Hendricks study with the intent that covered
employees would receive one pay raise in a year, based on merit, rather than various other types of
increases, including "steps", "cost-of-living increases", and "longevity". We implemented the new policy
partially last year and must now do so fully. This memorandum provides guidance for the implementation
of certain salary actions in Fiscal Year 1997/98.
Unclassi~ed/OtherslAFSCME Emolovees - During Fiscal Year 1997/98, these employees should be
rated under the pay-for-performance program and be eligible for a raise on their anniversary dates. The
amount of this raise will be 5% for scores of 80 and above; 3% for scores between 60 and 79.9; 1% for
scores between 40 and 59.9; and, 0% for scores below 40. Naturally, the awarding of these increases
may not be made, if it would cause the employee's salary to exceed the maximum of his/her salary range.
Evaluations should be reviewed by the appropriate Assistant City Manager prior to discussion with the
employee and should subsequently be referred to Human Resources for implementation.
it is important that you or the rating supervisor meet with each employee to discuss the prior years
performance, next year's expectations, and the salary action decided for the individual. Please make
every effort to have these meetings be supportive of our principal mission--providing high-quality,
cost-effective services to the citizens of Miami Beach.
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cc: Sergio Rodriguez, Deputy City Manager
Mayra Diaz Buttacavoli, Assistant City Manager
Harry Mavrogenes, Assistant City Manager
Joseph Pinon, Assistant City Manager
Richard W. Bender, Executive Assistant to City Manager/Labor Relations
Ronnie Singer, Special Assistant to the City Manager