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Adopt City Council Resolution Approving 2017-2019 Memorandum of Understanding with the Fort Bragg Police Association and Authorizing City Manager to Execute Same
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The City's labor negotiators and the Fort Bragg Police Association (hereinafter referred to as the Association) met over the past several months for the purpose of negotiating a new multi-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The sessions began on May 10, 2017 and concluded on October 11, 2017. The City was represented by City Attorney Samantha Zutler and Administrative Services Director Scott Schneider. Dennis Wallach of Mastagni, Holstedt A.P.C and Association members Thomas O'Neal, Lesley Bryant, Brandon Lee and Keyona Martinez represented the Association.
During the process of negotiations, both parties presented proposals which were discussed, countered, agreed to and/or withdrawn from the table. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) reflects a tentative agreement that was the result of bargaining in good faith. Both parties have agreed to an MOU effective from October 23, 2017 through June 30, 2019. The tentative agreements have been incorporated into an MOU which both parties have reviewed and agreed upon. The tentative MOU has been ratified by the Association. Staff recommends that the City Council approve the MOU and authorize the City Manager to execute same.