Ordinance No. 2021-9-18: To repeal Ordinance No. 2021-4-3; establishing the number of certain classifications within the Police Department for fiscal year 2021-22; establishing the authorized number and effective dates of such positions for each classification; establishing a salary plan for the Police Department effective September 27, 2021; and providing a repealer clause, a severability clause and an effective date. Adopted

This item provides for the approval of the pay plans for our police personnel who fall under the State’s Civil Service program under Chapter 143 of the Local Government Code.  Per Chapter 143, it is a statutory requirement for the City Council to approve the number of positions for each classification (i.e. positions within the department).

The effective dates listed on the Exhibit A follow the previous ordinance format with the overall effective date being September 27, 2021, and the number of positions effective October 1, 2021 in line with the fiscal year, with the new positions effective October 1, 2021 as depicted on Exhibit A.

This item adopts an ordinance to reflect authorization of over-hires for Police and the amended pay plan to reflect the mid-year 3% across the board pay increase, respectively.

There is not a financial impact associated with this aspect of statutory compliance under Chapter 143 of the Local Government Code.

Approval of this item will support the City's Strategic Plan Critical Success Factors of being an Excellent, Innovative, and Accountable City Government and supporting Safe, Vibrant Neighborhoods.