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Workplace safety milestone reward

City employees hit 600-plus days without a lost-time injury, cutting workers' comp costs by about $96,000 — they're getting $25 gift cards as a thank-you.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 19, 2026

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Employee benefits updates

Handbook updates clarify vacation/sick leave payouts at retirement or departure, and all city employees can now use the retirement health savings program — earned leave can convert into health savings at retirement.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 5, 2026