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York City police budget rises on contract increases, SPCA fee and RMS costs
Summary
Police officials told the budget hearing they expect a notable increase in the 2026 police budget driven by contractual salary increases, a larger SPCA contribution, report-management system payments and body- and vehicle-camera subscription alignment.
Police leadership told council at the York City 2026 budget hearing that the department's general-fund request includes several large, unavoidable increases tied to personnel costs and vendor services.
The department said contractual salary increases (including an FOP negotiated increase and the calendar effect of a 27th pay period in a biweekly payroll year) plus prior arbitration adjustments account for a large share of the projected personnel increase. Police staff said they will provide a detailed salary breakout for council review.
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