City Council
Agenda Items (6)
Message and order for your approval an order to reduce the FY26 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by Six Million Seven Hundred Thirty-Three Thousand One Hundred Ninety-Six Dollars ($6,733,196.00) to provide funding for the Police Department for FY26 increases contained within the collective bargaining agreement between the City of Boston and the Boston Police Patrolman’s Association (BPPA). Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on November 17, 2025.
2025-1967Summary
This order proposes to reduce the FY26 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by $6,733,196. This reduction is intended to provide funding for the Police Department to cover increases outlined in the collective bargaining agreement between the City of Boston and the Boston Police Patrolman’s Association (BPPA). The order was transmitted by Mayor Michelle Wu on November 17, 2025, and requires City Council approval.
Citizen Impact
This action reallocates funds to cover Police Department salary increases as per a new collective bargaining agreement, impacting the city's budget but not directly increasing taxes for residents.
Confidence
high
Message and order for a supplemental appropriation order for the Boston Police Department for FY26 in the amount Six Million Seven Hundred Thirty-Three Thousand One Hundred Ninety-Six Dollars ($6,733,196.00) to cover the FY26 cost items contained within the collective bargaining agreement between the City of Boston and the Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association (BPPA). The terms of the contract are July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. The major provisions of the contract include a base wage increase of 2% and a 1% increase to hazardous duty differential. The contract also contains reforms relating to police performance evaluations and will require officers to wear nametags.
2025-1968Summary
The City Council is considering a supplemental appropriation order for the Boston Police Department for FY26, totaling $6,733,196. This funding is to cover cost items from the new collective bargaining agreement with the Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association (BPPA), effective from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. Key provisions of the agreement include a 2% base wage increase, a 1% increase to hazardous duty differential, reforms to performance evaluations, and a mandate for officers to wear nametags. The appropriation is allocated as $6,633,196 for Personnel Services and $100,000 for Equipment.
Citizen Impact
This appropriation will fund a 2% wage increase for police officers and other contract provisions, potentially impacting the city's budget and the nature of police interactions through reforms like nametags and performance evaluations.
Confidence
high
Message and order for your approval an order to reduce the FY26 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by Five Hundred Six Thousand Four Hundred Fifty-Two Dollars ($506,452.00) to provide funding for the Boston Public Health Commission for the FY26 increases contained within the collective bargaining agreement between the Boston Public Health Commission and SEIU Local 888, Program collective bargaining unit. Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on November 17, 2025.
2025-1969Summary
This City Council order proposes to reduce the FY26 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by $506,452. This reduction is to provide funding for the Boston Public Health Commission to cover increases stipulated in the collective bargaining agreement between the Commission and SEIU Local 888, Programs collective bargaining unit for the fiscal year 2026.
Citizen Impact
This action will fund collective bargaining agreement increases for Boston Public Health Commission employees, ensuring continued services without directly impacting resident taxes at this stage.
Confidence
high
Message and order for a supplemental appropriation order for the Boston Public Health Commission for the FY26 in the amount of Five Hundred Six Thousand Four Hundred Fifty-Two Dollars ($506,452.00) to cover the FY26 cost items contained within the collective bargaining agreements between the Public Health Commission and SEIU, Local 888, Programs collective bargaining unit. The term of the contract covers October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2027. The major provisions contract include base wage increases of 2% along with flat dollar weekly increases totaling to an annual increase of $500, $200, $550, then $500 to be given in January of each year of the contract term. The agreement also includes amendments to the longevity/career awards and reclassifications on lowest paid employees.
2025-1970Summary
This supplemental appropriation order requests $506,452 for the Boston Public Health Commission for Fiscal Year 2026. These funds are intended to cover cost items outlined in the collective bargaining agreement between the Commission and SEIU, Local 888, Programs collective bargaining unit, which runs from October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2027. The agreement includes annual wage increases (2% base plus flat dollar amounts) and adjustments to longevity awards and reclassifications for lower-paid employees.
Citizen Impact
This appropriation ensures continued funding for public health services by covering wage increases and benefits for unionized employees at the Boston Public Health Commission.
Confidence
high
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