FORT WORTH, Texas — Fort Worth has extended an offer to Eddie Garcia to become its next police chief , but the compensation package is smaller than what Garcia earned in his recent leadership roles in Austin and the Dallas Police Department.

According to the offer letter, which is contingent on City Council confirmation on Sept. 9, Garcia would make $147.12 per hour, annualized at $306,000. He would also receive a city-issued vehicle for official duties and a $10,000 relocation allowance, repayable on a prorated basis if he leaves Fort Worth within two years.

If approved, Garcia’s first day as top cop would be Sept. 22.

That salary is about $20,000 less than what Garcia was making in Austin , where he accepted a job as assistant city manager earlier this year. Austin’s offer letter

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