(KNZA)--Hiawatha city employees have been granted a pay increase for 2024.

The Hiawatha City Commission Thursday evening adopted a resolution authorizing a 3 percent cost of living increase for all full-time employees.

Funding was included in the 2024 budget for 5 percent employee pay adjustments.

After assessing market conditions and consulting with staff, the Commission intends to utilize the remaining two percent pool to address positions with under-market wages.

The pay increases will be effective for the first pay period of 2024.