Title
Ratification of Agreement between the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), Gator Lodge 67, and the City of Gainesville for January 1, 2022 through September 30, 2024 (B)
Summary
This item is to ratify a three year successor agreement between the City and the FOP Bargaining Unit.
Explanation
This agreement has been reached through negotiations between the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), Gator Lodge 67, and the City of Gainesville, and was ratified by the FOP on December 11, 2021. This agreement extends the current Collective Bargaining Agreement through September 30, 2024.
A copy of the agreement is on file in the Office of the Clerk of the Commission. After January 6, 2022, the agreement will be on file in the Human Resources Department.
Strategic Connection: This item is connected to Goal 5: Best in Class Neighbor Services; Objective 1: Maintain, hire, train and retain professional community builders dedicated to serving the Gainesville community; in the City’s Strategic Plan and is a high priority item.
Fiscal Note
A portion of the cost of FY 22 raises is included in the FY 22 budget. Funding for additional cost associated with the FY 22 raises will be provided from the wage contingency budget.
Recommendation
The City Commission ratify the agreement between the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), Gator Lodge 67, and the City of Gainesville, extending the agreement through September 30, 2024.