Requesting the appropriation of $97,160 from the Salary Contingency Account to various Police Department Personal Services Accounts to fund a Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Somerville Police Superior Officers Association.

To the Honorable City Council: The Mayor respectfully requests that this Council approve the appropriation of $97,160 from the Salary Contingency Account to the Police Department - Personal Services Account to fund a collective bargaining Agreement between the City of Somerville and the Somerville Police Superior Officers Association. The individual line items for appropriation are listed below: Org Object Description Total 0121052 511000 Salaries $56,820 0121052 513000 Overtime $14,020 0121052 514004 Shift Differentials $3,730 0121052 514007 Court Time $210 0121052 514008 Out of Grade $170 0121052 515004 Holidays $310 0121052 519005 Sick Leave Buyback $21,560 0121052 519007 5/2 Buyback $340 Total $97,160 This appropriation represents retroactive payments for hours worked from 7/1/25 through 8/15/25 and pairs with item 25-1273 to fund FY26 obligations. Appropriate staff will be available to address any questions you may have. Thank you for your consideration of this item. Respectfully Submitted, Katjana Ballantyne, Mayor