RESOLUTION NO. 4835-2024
RESOLUTION OF THE FORT BRAGG CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE 2024-2028 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE FORT BRAGG POLICE ASSOCIATION AND AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME WHEREAS, the City of Fort Bragg (City) and the Fort Bragg Police Association (FBPA) commenced negotiations on May 6, 2024 for a new four-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU); and WHEREAS, during the process of negotiations, both parties presented proposals, which were discussed, countered, agreed to and/or withdrawn from the table; and WHEREAS, on July 8, 2024, the City presented the FBPA with the Best, Last and Final Offer; and WHEREAS, on July 18, 2024, the FBPA voted and approved the City’s Best, Last and Final Offer; and WHEREAS, the Best, Last and Final Offer has been incorporated into the MOU; and WHEREAS, the new MOU is complete and ready for signatures (see MOU attached hereto and incorporated by reference); and WHEREAS, an excerpt of the City of Fort Bragg Master Salary Schedule is provided with Exhibit B showing the cost of living adjustments that are effective July 1, 2024; and WHEREAS, based on all of the evidence presented, the City Council finds as follows:
The City and the Fort Bragg Police Association have undertaken to bargain in good faith and have reached a consensus on an agreement that has been reviewed by both parties and has been accepted and is now presented for adoption.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Fort Bragg does hereby approve the 2024-2028 Memorandum of Understanding with the Fort Bragg Police Association and authorizes the City Manager to execute same.
The above and foregoing Resolution was introduced by Vice Mayor Godeke, seconded by Councilmember Peters, and passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Fort Bragg held on the 12th day of August 2024, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Albin-Smith, Peters, Rafanan, Vice Mayor Godeke, and Mayor Norvell.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
RECUSE: None.
BERNIE NORVELL,
Mayor
ATTEST:
Diana Sanchez
City Clerk
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