On January 28, 2021, Cody & Associates, Inc. completed work on an employee Classification and Compensation Study for the City of New Port Richey. The study did not include the evaluation of positions within the Police and Fire collective bargaining units.

Cody & Associates, Inc., located in Cocoa Beach, FL, is a management consulting company specializing in Wage, Salary, and Classification studies. Established in 1969, they have provided services to over 900 clients including city, county and state government agencies within the State of Florida.

The purpose of the study was to evaluate the City of New Port Richey’s current employee compensation, in comparison to other similar cities in Florida, while also assessing the City’s current job classifications/descriptions. The compensation information will be utilized to ensure equitable, and competitive, pay relative to pay received by other employees performing a similar role both within the City and within the survey market. The job classifications/descriptions information will be used to ensure employee positions are properly classified in regards to essential functions, education, experience, knowledge and skill set requirements.

The benefits to completing a Classification and Compensation Study include creating a competitive equitable pay plan that assists in reducing employee turnover while promoting careers within the City and attracting qualified personnel.