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Council Communication

Department: Human Resources
Case/Project No.:
Submitted by: Brenda Norton, Director of Human Resources 		Resolution 25-146
ITEM 2.A.		Council Action: 5/27/2025
Description

Resolution to authorize negotiation of a contract extension with the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #1 and confirming the appointment of Brenda Norton as the City's representative to engage in collective bargaining negotiations.
Background/Discussion

The Police Union bargaining agreement is set to expire 07/01/2026. It contains an article which allows the contract to be extended for two additional years by mutual agreement, with only wages to be bargained for the period of the extension.

 

The police union contacted the Mayor and HR Director indicating that they would to pursue negotiations in order to agree on said extension. The current contract states that the deadline for renegotiation shall be July 1, 2025, however both parties have already agreed to move that deadline to August 15, 2025 with the Council's approval. 

Recommendation

Approval of the resolution, authorizing the negotiation to begin and to appoint Brenda Norton as the lead negotiator. 
ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionTypeUpload Date
Resolution 25-146Resolution5/22/2025