GRF BOARD
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NCE, a civil engineering firm specializing in pavement and materials since 1990, has also provided a pavement plan to the City of Seal Beach.
The company, which employs OCTA-certified inspectors, will use historical data and field surveys to inspect the 11 miles of Trust streets to prioritize road repairs.
Staff Benchmarking Project Upon the recommendation of the Administration Committee, the board voted to approve a proposal of $22,700 from operating funds to hire a company to compare GRF pay structures to industry standards.
Adamen, Inc., will benchmark 28 industry-specific positions— that may not be standard across industries—for $16,500, and Payscale will provide two data sets that can be used by GRF Human Resources staff to benchmark the remaining 51 positions for a cost not to exceed $6,200. Industry best practices require a salary benchmarking review every three years, with 2025 as the next scheduled review. A thorough benchmarking analysis of all positions within the GRF ensures competitive compensation, alignment with industry standards and internal equity. The process involves reviewing job titles and descriptions, responsibilities, pay scales and benefits using market data to address potential disparities and support talent acquisition and retention efforts. Such reviews also help companies avoid redundancies, inefficiencies and salary inflation ensuring GRF is not overpaying personnel.
Fair pay helps reduce turnover, saves on hiring and training costs, and lost productivity. Replacing an employee can cost over 50% of their salary. Benchmarking reports analyze data by company size, industry, geographic location, job title, and experience. The results can identify areas for improvement within the organization and drive better performance.
New Trust Street Signs
Upon the recommendation of the Facilities Committee, the board voted to award a contract to All American Sign for the replacement of all Trust street name signs at a cost of $24,537, plus a 10% contingency, for a total cost not to exceed $26,991.
