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Living Wage Increase Effective April 30, 2021
Memorandum
As required by the City Ordinance, Chapter 23, Section 1:815 subsection (3), we have examined the federal poverty guidelines published by the US Department of Health and Human Services for 2021. We find that there is a .94% increase over last year for an average family size of one.
Federal Poverty Guidelines:
The Poverty Level for a family of one for 2020 is $12,760
The Poverty Level for a family of one for 2021 is $12,880, an increase of .94%.
Living Wage Rate change from 2020 to 2021:
2020
$13.91/hour for those employers paying health insurance
$15.51/hour for those employers NOT paying health insurance
2021
$14.05/hour for those employers paying health insurance
$15.66/hour for those employers NOT paying health insurance
The Procurement Unit will provide contractors with an updated Living Wage poster and compliance form. Once contractors remit forms to the Procurement Unit, their new Living Wage compliance approvals will be updated in the financial system.
In the last year, the City has not received any complaints regarding pay practices for possible violation of the City Living Wage Ordinance.
Staff
Prepared by: Colin Spencer, Purchasing Manager
Reviewed by: Matthew Horning, Interim CFO and Financial Services Area Administrator
Approved by: Tom Crawford, City Administrator