The Seattle City Council signed off on two new police contracts Tuesday that will give both officers and managers significant new raises, while modestly freeing the city’s primary police alternative to operate more independently.

The agreements, with the Seattle Police Management Association and the Seattle Police Officers Guild, were a priority for Mayor Bruce Harrell before the end of his term. The deal with the guild, which represents rank-and-file cops, came together weeks before the election.

“This agreement is crucial to make progress in our public safety reform, and specifically with alternative response,” said Councilmember Bob Kettle, chair of the public safety committee.

Rejection of the contracts, which had already been ratified by both unions’ members and received preliminar

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