Report Prepared by: Suzanne Fierro, Human Resources Manager
Title
SUBJECT: Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with Merced Fire Fighters, Local 1479 (Fire) with a Term of July 1, 2024, Through June 30, 2027
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a Memorandum of Understanding with Merced Fire Fighters, Local 1479 (Fire) with a term of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving Resolution 2024-75, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the International Fire Fighters Association Local #1479; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to make non-substantive modifications subject to City Attorney approval and to execute the necessary documents; and,
C. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make the necessary budget adjustments and move positions into different funding sources if determined necessary; and,
D. Authorizing the Finance Officer to increase the spending authority to THOR, Inc by $20,320 for a not to exceed spending authority from $839,370 to $859,690.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by staff; or,
2. Deny; or
3. Refer back to staff with instructions.
AUTHORITY
Resolution No. 80-106 - Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced establishing an Employer-Employee Organizations Relations Policy.
Meyer Milias Brown Act
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the 2024-25 Adopted Budget
BACKGROUND
The Merced Fire Fighters, Local 1479 (FIRE) is a recognized employee organization that currently includes Fire Fighters, Fire Engineers, and Fire Captain who play an integral role in providing reliable emergency and safety services to residents and businesses of the Merced. Services include fire prevention, fire suppression, emergency medical, emergency management, fire apparatus and equipment, and training. FIRE's previous contract expired on June 30, 2024.
DISCUSSION
The City's negotiation team in...
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