Report Prepared by: Deneen Proctor, Director of Support Services
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SUBJECT: Memorandum of Understanding with Merced Association of City Employees (MACE)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider approving Memorandum of Understanding with Merced Association of City Employees (MACE).
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving Resolution 2018-31, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with Merced Association of City Employees; and authorizing the City Manager or Assistant City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
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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.
Meyers Milias Brown Act
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the 2017-18 Adopted Budget
DISCUSSION
The City's negotiations team and the MACE unit have completed the collective bargaining process and have reached agreement on a contract. The contract is consistent with City Council direction and provides base wage increases and other benefits in accordance with the anticipated revenue forecast along with updating the MOU language to align with new state and federal laws. Therefore, staff recommends adoption of the Resolution approving the Memorandum of Understanding.
A summary of the items agreed upon in this Memorandum of Understanding are as follows:
* Term: Two years - the term of the agreement shall be effective January 1, 2018 and shall remain in effect through December 31, 2019.
* Wages: Base wage increases will be effective the first pay period of the fiscal year as follows: year one (2018) 2.50% and year two (2019) 2.50%.
* Wage reopener: Contingent upon the City having a final, completed compensation study, wither the City or the Association may reopen negotiations for consideration ...
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