Submitted By: Todd Swanson
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Presentation By: Chris Watt
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Department: Human Resources and Risk Management
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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Approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the International Association of Firefighters Local 2135, Firefighter & Officer Bargaining Unit, for the period of October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2026
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Operational Excellence, Fiscally Sustainable
PROOF OF PUBLICATION
N/A
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BACKGROUND:
On April 17, 2023, the parties began negotiating the terms of a three-year Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). On July 11, 2023, a tentative agreement was reached. The IAFF Local 2135 held a ratification vote August 21-23, 2023, and the proposed CBA was approved by a vote of 100 for and seven against.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
A tentative agreement has been reached and the IAFF Local 2135 has ratified the CBA. Staff recommends council approval of the proposed agreement.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The three-year cumulative cost associated with this agreement is estimated at $10.8 million. The cost for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 has been incorporated into the proposed 2023-24 budget. The remaining cost will be budgeted in the fiscal year in which it is incurred.
PROCUREMENT REVIEW:
N/A.
LEGAL REVIEW:
The contract has been reviewed and approved for form and legality by the City’s Labor Attorney, Wayne Helsby.
ALTERNATIVE:
The City would continue to bargain to reach an acceptable agreement.