HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 25-104WHEREAS, the City Council annually approves an Employment Agreement for the City
Manager for the ensuing year; and
WHEREAS, the position of City Manager is a position appointed by the City Council and
the City Council desires that Paul Briseno continue as the City Manager for the City of
Brookings; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined it is appropriate to increase the City
Manager's salary from Range 48 to Range 51; giving a 2% merit increase, plus 2% per
Range increase for a total of 8% increase, resulting in a total annual salary for 2026 of
$224,102.99; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager shall also receive deferred compensation 457 to IRS
limit, and to include age 50 457 catch-up contribution; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager Employment Agreement shall also provide that the City
Manager shall be eligible to receive a cost -of -living increase, bonus and pay range
adjustments in the same manner as other City employees; and
WHEREAS; the City Council has reviewed and approves the employee benefits
provided to the City Manager pursuant to the proposed City Manager Employment
Contract;
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brookings, South Dakota, that the City Manager Employment Agreement, reflecting the
compensation and benefits set forth herein, is hereby approved, and the Mayor and City
Clerk are authorized to execute the City Manager Employment Agreement on behalf of
the City of Brookings.
Passed and Approved this 9th day of December, 2025.
Oep-ke)G. Niemeyer, Ma
ster, City Clerk