On-call pay for water department workers

Saint Paul file RES 26-1690, before the Saint Paul City Council. Still to be decided as of 2026-10-21.

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What it does

Water workers paid for on-call shifts Manual and maintenance supervisors in water distribution and production will receive pay when they must stay available outside normal work hours.

The bigger picture

City manages emergency water system staffing The city can respond faster to water emergencies and main breaks by having trained staff ready to work nights and weekends.

What to watch

City pays extra cost for on-call coverage The city budget absorbs the new on-call wages without a named funding source yet identified.

Read the official record for RES 26-1690

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