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The Mayor and City Council shall discuss and possibly take action to approve the 2015-2017 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Professional Firefighters of Maricopa, IAFF Local 4561. Discussion and Action.
AGENDA ITEM DESCRIPTION
The City of Maricopa and the Professional Firefighters of Maricopa, IAFF Local 4561 began negotiations in January 2015. Negotiations concluded in April 2015. This MOU is based on meetings between management staff and representatives of the Professional Firefighters of Maricopa, IAFF Local 4561. These meetings took place in accordance with the Meet and Confer Ordinance 11-09, Article VI of the City Code. The cost of this MOU is forecasted to be neutral for Fiscal Year 2015-2016 and Fiscal Year 2016-2017.
If approved, the Memorandum of Understanding with the Professional Firefighters of Maricopa, IAFF Local 4561 will be in effect for the period of July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2017.
The Professional Firefighters if Maricopa, IAFF Local 4561 have been professional during the negotiations and their open communication and spirit of cooperation were appreciated.
This item will be presented by Kathleen Haggerty, Human Resources Director.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Mayor and City Council approve the 2015-2017 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Professional Firefighters of Maricopa, IAFF Local 4561.