Ripon City Council approves employee pay raise, funds well investigation

The Ripon City Council on June 29 approved a 3% cost-of-living adjustment for administrative staff, non-represented police employees, and part-time recreation workers as part of the FY 2026-2027 Employee Compensation Plan. In the same special meeting, the council also authorized $49,395.59 in invoices to Stantec Consulting Services for a water quality investigation at Well 19, while determining that an aquifer isolation approach would not be pursued further.

Employee compensation plan

The council unanimously adopted Resolution 26-23, establishing the Employee Compensation Plan for the fiscal year starting July 1, 2026. The 3% salary adjustment applies to three employee groups: administrative staff, non-represented police employees, and part-time recreation staff. The vote was 5-0.

The plan sets pay scales for the upcoming fiscal year and is a routine annual action by the council.

Well 19 water quality investigation

The council approved $49,395.59 in invoices from Stantec Consulting Services for work related to a water quality investigation at Well 19. The vote was 5-0. According to the meeting summary, the council determined that the aquifer isolation approach initially considered was not practical. The approval covers costs already incurred for the investigation.

Both items were considered during a special meeting, meaning no other regular business was on the agenda.

Coming up

No upcoming council meetings were listed for the next two weeks. Residents should check the city’s official meeting calendar for future agendas.

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