SUBJECT
title
A resolution of the City of Laredo to authorize the City Manager to initiate a Request For Proposals (RFP) for qualified consulting firms to conduct a comprehensive Salary, Benefits, Retirement, and Operational Study for the City of Laredo’s Professional Police and Fire Uniformed Personnel not to exceed $225,000.
body
VIVA LAREDO PLAN ALIGNMENT
Alignment Rating:
Supporting goal(s)/policy(ies):
Summary of alignment:
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
N/A
BACKGROUND
The study will objectively assess pay structures, benefits, retirement programs, incentives, patrol deployment models, and organizational structures. It must also address Laredo’s unique challenges as the #1 U.S. inland port of entry and evaluate governance issues related to union political action committees (PACs) to ensure recommendations align with the City’s financial sustainability and service delivery goals.
This investment will ensure a comprehensive, independent analysis that addresses compensation, operational structure, retention, and governance issues. It will provide City Council with actionable, data-driven recommendations to strengthen public safety and maintain fiscal sustainability.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this item.
end
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2025
Budgeted Y/N?: N/A
Source of Funds: N/A
Account #: N/A
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A