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Council approves successor memorandum of understanding with Public Safety Officers Association; raises pay components and updates benefits
Summary
Council approved a three‑year successor memorandum of understanding with the Public Safety Officers Association, changing pay survey methodology and several pay and benefits items intended to improve recruitment and retention.
The City Council authorized the city manager to execute a three‑year successor memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Public Safety Officers Association (PSOA) on March 18, approving changes to the compensation survey methodology, certain pay elements, and benefits aimed at recruitment and retention.
Human Resources Director Tina Murphy told council negotiations began in mid‑2024, produced a tentative agreement in February 2025 and were ratified by PSOA membership on March 3. The successor MOU would run from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2027, with an option to extend through 2028. Staff said PSOA ratified the agreement by an overwhelming majority (about 98% of voting…
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