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A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE JONESBORO POLICE DEPARTMENT TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR NEW HIRE INCENTIVES
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WHEREAS; The 2026 City of Jonesboro Budget allocated funding for a total of 175 uniformed police officers; and
WHEREAS; As of 6/1/2026, payroll records identify 151 filled positions and 24 vacant positions.
WHEREAS; the 14% staffing shortage has created a surplus in the FY2026 police personnel budget that will be redirected to incentivize the hiring and recruiting of P1 level patrol officers for the Jonesboro Police Department.
WHEREAS; hiring, recruitment and retention incentives are required to operate within current year police personnel budget; and
WHEREAS; new hires are required to agree to a multi-year employment agreement to encourage retention.
WHEREAS; detailed information, incentive amounts and commitment requirements are included in exhibits 1 and 2 attached with this resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS:
SECTION 1: The Jonesboro City Council endorses the attached terms and conditions of police hiring and recruitment incentives as described in this resolution and the attached exhibits.
SECTION 2: The Jonesboro City Council authorizes the creation of a restricted account consisting of excess Jonesboro Police Department personnel funds necessary to fulfill multi-year hiring and recruitment incentive commitments executed in FY2026.