Council ratifies police meet-and-confer agreement that increases pay over three years

The council ratified a multi-year meet-and-confer agreement with the Cedar Park Police Association. Assistant City Manager Bo Falgu described the agreement’s non‑compensation and compensation elements, including an alternative hiring process and a stipend for the Central Texas Regional SWAT; he said the proposed pay plan includes annual percentage increases—year 1 at 4.75%, year 2 at 6% and year 3 at 5%—and represents "the largest 3 year percentage increase in budget investment in recent history."

Council members applauded the negotiations and the vote was unanimous. Staff said the agreement will improve starting and lateral salaries and that the current agreement was set to expire Sept. 30, 2027 but was reopened by mutual agreement for this negotiation.