Title
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH THE OHIO PATROLMEN’S BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION FOR PATROL OFFICERS FROM THE DATE OF THE CONCILIATOR’S AWARD THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2020; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Executive Summary: This legislation seeks approval of the terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement that was negotiated in part by the City Manager with the Ohio Patrolman’s Benevolent Association (Patrol Officers), went through fact-finding on certain issues, and which issues were eventually resolved in the City’s favor through the conciliation process. This Resolution will authorize the City Manager to enter into said agreement.
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Legislative History
Resolution No. 14-151, Authorization for Agreement with Ohio Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association; passed December 3, 2014.
Purpose & Explanation
Staff recommends that Council pass the attached legislation to authorize the City Manager to enter into this bargaining agreement, to be effective from the Date of Conciliator’s Award on June 19, 2018, which covers terms and conditions of employment and other related matters for the Ohio Patrolman’s Benevolent Association (Patrol Officers) bargaining unit members. The contract will be effective from the June 19, 2018 through December 31, 2020. The agreement was ratified by Union membership vote on October 11, 2018.
Timing Considerations
Emergency language is necessary, as the annual compensation increase will be retroactive to July 1, 2018.
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted
Supplemental Appropriation Required
X Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends City Council approval of the legislation as proposed.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager