Submitted By: Todd Swanson
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Presentation By: Todd Swanson
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Department: Human Resources and Risk Management
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Collective bargaining agreements with the Police Officer Bargaining Unit and the Lieutenants and Sergeants Bargaining Unit of the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #129 for the period of October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2028
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Fiscally Sustainable, Engaged Workforce
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
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BACKGROUND:
On April 28, 2025, the parties began negotiating the terms for successor collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) and, on August 18, 2025, tentative agreements were reached. The Fraternal Order of Police ratified the CBAs on September 2 and 3, 2025.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
The City management team agrees with the terms of the CBAs and recommends approval.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The costs associated with the terms of these agreements are included in the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget and will be transferred to the Ocala Police Department's budget upon approval.
PROCUREMENT REVIEW:
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LEGAL REVIEW:
The proposed CBAs have been reviewed for form and legality by the City’s labor attorney, John W. Keller.
ALTERNATIVE:
Continue to bargain for an acceptable agreement.