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ITEM #: 19.
DATE: 01/27/2025
AI #:2433

CITY COUNCIL ACTION REPORT

SUBJECT:

AMENDMENT TO THE FY2024 - FY2025 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN CITY OF GOODYEAR AND GOODYEAR POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION

STAFF PRESENTER(S):

Vicki Lackey, Deputy Director of Human Resources, Brian Issitt, Police Chief

SUMMARY

This is the first amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Goodyear and the Goodyear Police Officers Association (GYPOA) which adjusts the work period from seven to 14 days.

STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT

RECOMMENDATION

ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2025-2444 APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE JULY 1, 2023 – JUNE 30, 2025 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF GOODYEAR AND THE GOODYEAR POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION. (Vicki Lackey, Deputy Director of Human Resources)

FISCAL IMPACT

This action will allow more flexibility in scheduling of Police personnel. This will lead to optimization of patrol squad sizes while reducing overtime associated with shift coverage. All costs have been included as a part of the FY2025 budget.

BACKGROUND AND PREVIOUS ACTIONS

The proposed language in Amendment No. 1 (Exhibit A) regarding Article 7: Hours of Work, A. of the FY 2024 – 2025 MOU states:

"The daily work hours and weekly shift schedule of members will be determined by the Police Chief and will comprise of eighty (80) hours within a fourteen (14) day work week.
This will not be a guarantee of any minimum number of hours."

The Resolution including Exhibit A is included as Attachment A to the Council Action Report.

STAFF ANALYSIS

In accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the "work period" can range from seven to 28 days, depending on the agency's scheduling needs. The work period is a component of determining how overtime is calculated. Once the maximum allowed hours are exceeded within the work period, any additional hours worked are considered overtime and must be paid at the rate of time and a half.

The work period adjustment from seven to 14 days allows greater flexibility in shift schedules and coverage. Overtime will be paid after 80 hours within the 14-day work period.

Attachments

Attachment A - Resolution with Exhibit A