Final reading set for Parkersburg police raises
Parkersburg City Council meets Tuesday
PARKERSBURG — Parkersburg City Council Tuesday will hear the final reading of an ordinance to increase the compensation of police officers.
The increase of $2.53 an hour would apply to grades CS-2, CS-5, CS-8 and CS-9 for patrolmen, sergeants, lieutenant and captain. The police chief, an appointed position, is not included.
In a separate action to attract qualified police officers, council in September approved a $10,000 hiring bonus to encourage certified officers to join the force. New hires must remain with the department for a year before receiving the bonus.
Council will meet in regular session 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in council chambers.
Also on the agenda:
* A resolution authorizing the mayor to submit the tax increment financing report on the Avery Court Redevelopment District 3 to the West Virginia Development Office. A public hearing will be held.
* A resolution authorizing the mayor to accept a Fairs and Festivals Grant from the West Virginia Division of Culture and History of $2,790 for fiscal 2019.
The funds are intended for the Taste of Parkersburg, which is organized and administered by Main Street Parkersburg.
* Resolutions for seven budget revisions of year-end fund balances. The revisions put money into the fireworks on July 4, road salt, purchase of land for a multi-use trail, sidewalks, vehicles, mowing and grant writing, rehabilitation and new construction of drainage systems, police compensation, parks, information technology, pensions and 2019 street projects, among other uses.
* An ordinance on final reading authorizing the mayor to sign a contract for a loan guarantee assistance from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to build the new fire station at 16th and Covert streets. The guarantee would be used as a collateral for a $1.5 million loan.
* An ordinance on final reading vacating the remaining utility right of way between Poplar and Walnut and 30th and 31st streets.