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The Mayor and City Council shall discuss and possibly take action on the approving the 2025-2027 Memorandum of Understanding with the Professional Firefighters of Maricopa IAFF Local 4561. Discussion and Action.
AGENDA ITEM DESCRIPTION
Staff is requesting City Council approval of the Memorandum of Understanding with the Professional Firefighters of Maricopa IAFF Local 4561 for the period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027 based on meetings between City staff and representatives of the Professional Firefighters of Maricopa IAFF Local 4561.
After Meet-and-Confer sessions, the City and the Professional Firefighters of Maricopa IAFF Local 4561 reached a tentative agreement on all articles, including wages, cancer screenings, and specialty incentives. This agreement is sustainable and addresses the priority of recruiting ready and talented Fire/EMS professionals. The agreement encourages recruitment and retention, which will be necessary as the Maricopa Fire & Medical Department pursues a CON and additional stations in future years.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council approves the Memorandum of Understanding with the Professional Firefighters of Maricopa IAFF Local 4561 for the period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027.