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Department: Human Resources
Director: Victoria Huynh, J.D., Director of Human Resources
Agenda Item: Number of Positions, Classifications, Compensation Plan, and Certification and Assignment Pay Plans for the Civil Service Positions of the Police Department
Recommended Action: Adoption of Ordinances
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Item Summary
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To repeal Ordinance No. 2025-9-14; establishing the classifications for the civil service members of the Plano Police Department for fiscal year 2026-27 with the effective date of October 5, 2026; establishing the number of positions and effective date for such positions for each classification; establishing the Compensation Plan for the civil service members of the Plano Police Department with the effective date of October 5, 2026; establishing Certification and Assignment Pay Plans for the civil service members of the Plano Police Department for fiscal year 2026-27 with the effective date of October 5, 2026; and providing a repealer clause, a severability clause, and an effective date.
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Background
State law requires City Council to approve the number of positions for each classification (i.e., positions within the department) as well as the Compensation Plan for the Police personnel who are subject to the State’s Civil Service statute provided under Chapter 143, Local Government Code.
This Ordinance adopts the Compensation Plan for the Police Department’s sworn personnel, effective October 5, 2026. This Ordinance also adopts the number of positions effective October 5, 2026, as depicted on Exhibit “A.” Changes to positions for FY 2026-27 include:
• One (1) Police Officer position added
• One (1) Police Lieutenant position added
• Assistant Police Chief title has been updated to be called Appointed Assistant Police Chief
Finally, for tracking purposes, this Ordinance adopts previously approved certification and assignment pay plans for the Police Department identified as Exhibit “B” with the effective date of October 5, 2026. There is no new certification or assignment pay or changes to the existing certification or assignment pay amounts for Police for FY 2026-27.
Financial Summary/Strategic Goals
This item is to approve the FY 2026-27 Police Civil Service positions, classifications, Compensation Plan, and Certification and Assignment Pay Plans. Funding associated with pay increases is included in the FY 2026-27 recommended budget.
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.
Attachments
Ordinance
Exhibit A
Exhibit B