In negotiations between the city government and the police union, police officers are concentrating on two issues: their pensions and their work week, according to the union’s attorney.
But wages were a point of contention between the two groups earlier this month.
During a May 3 bargaining session, the International Union of Police Associations, which represents Ormond Beach police officers, presented its wage increase proposal: Upping starting pay rate for officers to $26 an hour; a $4.72-per-hour increase for all department employees; a 7.5% salary increase retroactive to Oct. 1, 2022, as well as for the next two fiscal years; and a one-time 0.5% increase per each officer’s number of years of service to avoid salary compression.
The city stated in an email that the union’s proposal would add about $2 million to the city’s payroll expenses. The current base pay payroll costs are around $3 million a year, not including incentive pay, taxes or benefits.
“During this bargaining session, we had our first discussion regarding pay, and this is a standard part of the negotiation process,” the city stated. “We want to make it clear that we have the utmost respect and appreciation for our officers. Historically, through negations, we’ve been able to achieve balance between providing support and resources for our officers and ensuring fiscal...
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