Charter amendment on longevity pay
Summary
The city's charter guarantees police and fire employees longevity pay of $7.50/month — a number set in 1962 that's now irrelevant — and caps it at 20 years of service. Councilors are considering updating it to 30 years to match state retirement rules, but disagree on whether to keep a guaranteed minimum.
At a glance
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Last discussed Mar 4, 2026.
Impact analysis
The $7.50 charter figure is already exceeded in practice by union contracts; the real fiscal effect depends on negotiated amounts.
Long-tenured police officers and firefighters who would remain eligible for longevity pay longer.
Taxpayers bear the added compensation cost, though the amount depends on future negotiations.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Council Budget & Special Projects Committee - Mar 4, 2026
The city's charter guarantees police and fire employees longevity pay of $7.50/month — a number set in 1962 that's now irrelevant — and caps it at 20 years of service. Councilors are considering updating it to 30 years to match state retirement rules, but disagree on whether to keep a guaranteed minimum.
Council Public Works Committee - Feb 11, 2026
Councilors want to fix a charter provision freezing longevity pay at 20 years of service, even though many officers and firefighters now serve 25-40 years. They're weighing removing the outdated $7.50 figure, adding a negotiated floor or formula, and extending the cap to 30 years or beyond.
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