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Grove City Council approves three‑year police contract with 4% annual raises
Summary
The Grove City Council approved Ordinance C‑5525, a three‑year contract with the Fraternal Order of Police that includes 4% annual raises, a longevity bonus tier and higher shift and uniform allowances; city staff estimated roughly $2.5 million in aggregate annual cost for about 71 officers.
Grove City Council approved a three‑year labor agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police, Capitol City Lodge No. 9, at its organizational meeting.
City staff summarized the contract at second reading, saying it is retroactive to July 1, 2025, and calls for 4% wage increases in each year of the agreement. The contract adds a longevity bracket with a roughly $2,250 bonus for officers with more than 25 years of service, increases the evening/overnight shift differential, and raises the uniform allowance from $1,200 to $1,400 annually. Staff provided sample annualized total compensation figures for ranks: a patrol officer's pay would rise to $123,771 by year three, a sergeant's to about $142,629, and a lieutenant's to about $160,762 when fringe and benefits are included.
Administration staff estimated the aggregate added personnel cost at about $2.5 million annually for approximately 71 officers. Council members asked whether the contract had been ratified by the union; staff reported the union vote approving the agreement was unanimous. The finance committee chair moved to approve the ordinance at second reading, the motion was seconded and the ordinance passed on a roll‑call vote.
The contract also adds Juneteenth as a holiday in parity with other city employees, and raises certain allowances tied to shift differentials. Council did not record any dissenting votes in the transcript of the meeting. The ordinance will authorize the mayor and the city administration to execute the agreement and implement the terms described by staff.
Council staff said the changes are intended to keep compensation competitive among neighboring jurisdictions. No alternate motions or amendments were recorded during the public hearing.
