Report Prepared by: Deneen Proctor, Director of Support Services
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SUBJECT: Adoption of Resolution Approving a Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Merced and the Merced Police Officers Association Regarding Pay, Hours and Other Terms and Conditions of Employment for the Period January 1, 2019 Through December 31, 2019
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a Memorandum of Understanding with between the City of Merced and the Merced Police Officers Association regarding pay, hours and other terms and conditions of employment for the period January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving Resolution 2019-23, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving Memorandum of Understanding with between the City and the Merced Police Officer Association; and authorizing the City Manager or the 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.
Meyer Milias Brown Act
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the 2018-2019 Adopted Budget
DISCUSSION
The City's negotiations team and the Merced Police Officer Association 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 Memorandum of Understanding language to align with new state and federal laws. Therefore, staff recommends adoption of the Resolution approving the Memorandum of Understanding.
Some of the items agreed upon in this Memorandum of Understanding are as follows:
* Term: One Year - the term of the agreement shall b...
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