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Tequesta approves 2025–28 police union contract with multi‑year wage increases and new differentials
Summary
Council approved the Village of Tequesta’s 2025–2028 collective bargaining agreement with the police bargaining unit, including a 13% wage increase in year one and two successive 6.5% increases, new shift and specialty pay differentials, and retention incentives.
The Village of Tequesta council on Sept. 11 approved the 2025–2028 collective bargaining agreement with the Village Police Benevolent Association (VPBA). HR Director Merlin Reed presented the contract highlights and the council approved the agreement by motion and unanimous vote.
Key provisions presented by Reed included: an annual voluntary physical‑ability test (beginning Oct. 2026) with a one‑time $250 payment to members who pass; wage increases of 13% in the first year, followed by 6.5% in year two and 6.5% in year three; newly introduced special‑duty differentials (including a 2.5% night‑shift differential, a differential for traffic‑homicide investigations and public‑information‑officer work, and pay for bicycle‑patrol assignments); a one‑time annual career‑service payment of $500 for members with five to ten years’ service; and changes to probationary period timing and take‑home vehicle policy.
Reed and village negotiators described a protracted negotiation that extended to nine bargaining sessions; the contract includes reopeners related to insurance and retirement articles. Staff presented an estimated fiscal impact for the current fiscal year and multi‑year costs, and said they are available to answer follow‑up questions.
The motion to adopt the agreement was moved, seconded and approved by voice vote; council members present recorded unanimous support.
