The Birmingham City Commission adopted a resolution Nov. 10 approving a settlement agreement and renewal of the collective bargaining agreement with the Birmingham Police Officers Association (BPOA). The agreement, reached between the city and union representatives in early November, covers a three‑year term through June 30, 2028.

A union representative told the commission the deal includes annual wage adjustments of 3.5% for 2025, 4% for 2026 and 3.5% for 2027; a 5% increase for dispatch positions; a 5% employer contribution match to a 401(a); a sergeant officer‑in‑charge pay addition; a $150 increase in the annual uniform allowance; six paid military leave shifts for qualifying members; and a $25 increase in holiday premium pay. The agreement also adds Juneteenth for vacation accrual and language to comply with the state earned sick time act.

Staff said the fiscal impact for this year is $275,000 and that the amount was budgeted in the wage adjustment account. Commissioners asked to confirm the ratification timeline; staff confirmed a tentative agreement on Nov. 3 and union membership ratification on Nov. 6.

A motion to adopt the resolution authorizing fund transfers from the wage adjustment account carried on a roll call vote with the commission recorded as voting in favor.