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City of Independence
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Agenda Title:

Council action is requested on a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the  Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 1 (FOP).   
Recommendations:

Staff recommends approval.
Executive Summary:

City Management and FOP Leadership have been meeting for the past several months to develop strategies relative to filling sworn personnel vacancies as well as retention of current sworn personnel. Results of this work included development of the retention payment program, recently approved by the City Council, as well as recruitment and referral incentives.  

 
Competitive wages in relation to other departments in the region is another effective tool to attract and retain talented sworn personnel. On November 2, 2021, the voters of Independence approved modifications to Prop P enabling the proceeds to be used for current personnel and equipment in addition to hiring 30 additional officers. 

 

This MOU provides for a 6% increase to Police Officers and Sergeants, effective January 2, 2022, 4% increase effective July 1, 2022, and 4% increase effective July 1, 2023.  This also eliminates new Longevity Pay for all covered positions in the FOP Work Agreement (existing Longevity Pay is not impacted). In exchange, the City agrees to a .6% baseline annual wage adjustment 

 


Fiscal Impact:

Fiscal Impact is projected to be $800,000 to $1,000,000, depending on the number of vacancies that can be filled by the expiration of the existing agreement on June 1, 2023.  A budget amendment will be presented in the future to account for the additional cost to the Work Agreement.  
Department:          City Manager's OfficeContact Person:          Adam Norris

REVIEWERS:
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City Managers OfficeApproved
Finance DepartmentApproved
City Managers OfficeApproved
City Clerk DepartmentApproved
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