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RESOLUTION NO. __________
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOSTER CITY ADDING THE NEW JOB DESCRIPTION OF PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT; AUTHORIZING THE
UPGRADE OF AN EXISTING SENIOR ACCOUNTANT POSITION AND A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF $18,600 TO FUND THE UPGRADE AND APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE AMENDED PAY PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025- 2026
CITY OF FOSTER CITY
WHEREAS, the City’s existing financial system, procured in 1992, is ending its useful life and is need of replacement; and
WHEREAS, the system replacement will require significant input and effort from Finance staff to ensure the new system properly addresses the daily tasks and processes performed in the current system as well as the financial reporting needs of managers; and
WHEREAS, the duties and qualifications for the proposed Principal Accountant position properly reflect the needed level of expertise to support the financial system replacement project; and
WHEREAS, the current Senior Accountant is well qualified to fill the role of Principal Accountant after being with the City for 17 years; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Foster City must approve the Pay Plan in order for the pay ranges to become effective.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Foster City does hereby:
1. Approve the new job description for a Principal Accountant;
2. Authorize the upgrade of an existing Senior Accountant position to Principal Accountant;
3. Authorize a supplemental appropriation of $18,600 for FY 2025-26 for the incremental cost of the positions upgrade; and
4. Approve and adopt the amended Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 effective November 3, 2025.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED as a resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City at the Regular Meeting held on the 3rd day of November 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
STACY JIMENEZ, MAYOR
ATTEST:
PRISCILLA SCHAUS, CITY CLERK