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The Mayor and City Council shall discuss and possibly take action on approving the 2025-2027 Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Maricopa and the City of Maricopa Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #78. Discussion and Action.
AGENDA ITEM DESCRIPTION
Staff is requesting City Council approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Maricopa and the City of Maricopa Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #78 for the period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027 based on meetings between City staff and representatives of the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #78.
After Meet-and-Confer sessions, the City and the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #78, which represents both sergeants and officers, reached a tentative agreement on all articles, including wages, specialty pays, benefits, and term. This agreement is sustainable and addresses key concerns such as compaction and members topping out. The agreement encourages both retention and recruitment, which positions the Maricopa Police Department as an employer of choice for law enforcement professionals.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council approves the Memorandum of Understanding with the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #78 for the period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027.