Metro paid its second-in-command $30,000 extra last year, the latest monetary perk that agency has acknowledged giving to its top workers. Deputy General Manager Dave Kubicek earned more than $260,000 in 2010 though his annual salary was $231,000, according to data in a public records request.

The extra money covered a $2,500 monthly housing allowance, Metro spokesman Dan Stessel said. Kubicek takes home even more now because his annual salary was increased in May to $240,000 when he became the permanent deputy general manager after filling in as interim deputy.