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City and Police Association reach tentative agreement; union voting underway, council ratification expected Sept. 18
Summary
City negotiators reported to the council Thursday that tentative agreements were reached with the Temple Police Association (TPA) on a successor memorandum covering compensation and several non‑substantive changes.
City negotiators reported to the council Thursday that tentative agreements were reached with the Temple Police Association (TPA) on a successor memorandum covering compensation and a handful of non‑substantive language changes.
Why it matters: The tentative agreement, if approved by union members and ratified by council, will govern pay and working conditions for police officers for the coming contract term and affect staffing and compensation policy.
Key points staff reported: - Compensation study timing: The agreement updates the deadline for the next market study discussion from Jan. 15, 2025, to Jan. 15, 2027, reflecting the new agreement schedule. - Holiday payout pilot: A pilot program allowing officers to receive compensation for working a maximum of three city holidays per year was added previously; the tentative agreement includes a sunset and review of that pilot every two years. The pilot will terminate once adequate staffing is achieved (staff noted several officers remain in training despite being counted as on payroll). - Automobile usage (IVAP): The agreement would increase the per‑pay‑period automobile allowance for officers who take department vehicles home and live outside the city limits from $50 to $60 per pay period. Officers who live inside Temple city limits are not charged the fee. Staff described the allowance as offsetting the personal use benefit and said certain specialty assignments may be exempt. - Physical fitness testing language: Staff and association agreed to remove a requirement that a paramedic or EMT be present during officers' annual physical fitness tests; the change reflects current practice and local medical support availability.
Ratification process and next steps: The association began membership voting; staff said union voting results were still being tabulated and the association extended its vote window to allow full participation. Staff expects, if the association ratifies the tentative agreement, a council resolution to ratify the agreement on the Sept. 18 agenda.
Ending: Staff recommended a two‑year agreement term through Sept. 30, 2026, to provide negotiation stability; no final council action occurred at the workshop.
