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Council to reappropriate $200,000 for police signing bonuses; department says funding is carry‑forward of last year's allocation
Summary
Council members were told the $200,000 amendment for signing bonuses is a technical reappropriation of funds set aside in FY25 that were not fully spent, not a new ongoing appropriation, Police Captain Amy Meegez said.
An amendment presented at the May 22 work session would add $200,000 to the police department budget for signing bonuses. Finance staff and department leaders described the change as a technical reappropriation, not a new or additional permanent increase to base pay.
"The signing bonus for entry level hires is something that has been asked for for many years," said Captain Amy Meegez of the Annapolis Police Department. "Last year was…
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