Report Prepared by: Suzanne Fierro, Human Resources Manager
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SUBJECT: Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Merced Police Officer Association (MPOA) with a Term of August 5, 2024, Through June 30, 2027
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a Memorandum of Understanding with Merced Police Officers Association (MPOA) with a term of August 5, 2024, through June 30, 2027.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving Resolution 2024-80, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving Memorandum of Understanding with the Merced Police Officers Association (MPOA); 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.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approval, as recommended by staff; or,
2. Take no action; or,
3. Refer back to staff with instructions.
AUTHORITY
Resolution No. 2024-73 - 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 in the 2024-25 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
Background
The Merced Police Officers Association (MPOA) is a recognized employee organization that currently includes Police Officers and Police Sergeants who play an integral role in providing reliable emergency and safety services to residents and businesses of the Merced. Services include patrol, investigations, forensics, emergency management, other essential functions, and training. MPOA's previous contract expired on June 30, 2024.
The City's negotiation team included Lead Negotiator Michael Jarvis, Deputy City Manager Frank Quintero, and Human Resources Manager Suzanne Fierro. Meetings with the labor group were held to reach agreement that would b...
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