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Staff to present ordinance extending police DROP participation from five to eight years

City Commission, City of Lake Wales · October 1, 2025
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Summary

Human resources reported an agreement with the Police Benevolent Association covering 10/01/2025–09/30/2027 including COLA increases and a proposal (Ordinance 2025‑27) to extend the police DROP from five to eight years; staff said the change aids recruitment and retention and likely mirrors neighboring agencies.

Human resources director Sandra Davis told commissioners the city and the Police Benevolent Association reached an agreement for 10/01/2025–09/30/2027 that includes cost‑of‑living increases and a proposal to extend the DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program) participation from five to eight years for eligible officers.

Details the staff presented: Davis summarized the amendments: a cost‑of‑living…

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