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ITEM #: 14.
DATE: 03/20/2023
AI #:1363
CITY COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
SUBJECT:
FY2024 – FY2025 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF GOODYEAR AND GOODYEAR POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
STAFF PRESENTER(S):
Vicki Lackey, Deputy Human Resources Director and Andy Granger, Deputy City Manager
SUMMARY
The existing Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Goodyear (City) and Goodyear Police Officers Association (GYPOA) expires on June 30, 2023. In accordance with Goodyear City Code Article 3 Section 12-14, the Meet and Confer process was started. Staff has reached a tentative agreement with GYPOA on a two-year term for the new MOU effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025.
RECOMMENDATION
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2023-2300 APPROVING
A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF GOODYEAR AND THE GOODYEAR POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION COMMENCING ON JULY 1, 2023 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025.
(Vicki Lackey, Deputy Human Resources Director and Andy Granger, Deputy City Manager
FISCAL IMPACT
The ongoing cost to implement the MOU is estimated at $2,878,300 for Year 1 and $1,122,700 for Year 2. This amount is within anticipated resources and will be included in the FY2024 City Manager’s Budget and the base budget for FY2025.
BACKGROUND AND PREVIOUS ACTIONS
Article 3-12 of the Goodyear City Code outlines the process by which Sworn Police, Sworn Fire and eligible non-Sworn Fire Employees of the City of Goodyear and their designated representatives can Meet and Confer with the City Manager or designee relating to their wages, hours, benefits and working conditions. Negotiations between the City and GYPOA, representing 135 sworn police full-time equivalent (FTE) positions, began in January 2023. After four meet and confer sessions, a tentative agreement was reached and is incorporated in the new MOU, attached as Exhibit A, for Council consideration.
STAFF ANALYSIS
The two-year agreement with GYPOA is an investment in the City’s high-performing and valued police employees. The major components of the new MOU are as follows:
This agreement is for a two-year period, beginning July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2025
Year 1 (FY2024)
Provides 12.5% market adjustment for eligible members
Provides a one-time lump sum retention payment for employees with eligible years of service
Year 2 (FY2025)
Provides 3% market adjustment for eligible members
Provides an increase from 1.5% to 2% city contribution for deferred compensation with a member contribution minimum of 2%
Provides an increase to assignment pay with a maximum of $5.00 per hour
Provides sworn police members uniform allowance of $625, four times a year
Provides an increase to longevity pay for years of service
Provides city contribution of 7.5% per pay period into the member’s 457 account for Tier 1 members of the PSPRS in the Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP) program
Attachments
Resolution No. 2023-2300
Exhibit A - MOU
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