City of Gonzales
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: January 13, 2025
FROM: Mike Howard, Finance Director
THROUGH: Carmen Gil, City Manager
SUBJECT: Resolutions No. 2025-02 GPOA MOU and Resolution No. 2025-03 GPSA MOU
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council of the City of Gonzales adopt Resolution No.2025-02, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Authorizing the Execution of a Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Gonzales and the Gonzales Police Officers Association; and adopt Resolution No. 2025-03, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Authorizing the Execution of a Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Gonzales and the Gonzales Police Supervision Association, for the period covering January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025.
BACKGROUND
In January 2022, the City of Gonzales executed a Memorandum of Understanding for both Gonzales Police Officers Association (GPOA) and Gonzales Police Supervision Association (GPSA) for a threeyear agreement, for the period of January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2024.
In September 2024, the City of Gonzales was notified by GPOA and GPSA of their desire to open negations for a new successor Memorandum of Understanding. The two associations and the City began negotiations in October 2024. After several meetings the parties agreed on a Tentative Agreement on December 4, 2024.
The City was notified on December 19th that both GPOA and GPSA had ratified the Tentative Agreement.
AGENDA
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11 REVIEW AND ANALYSIS
As referenced in the background, the City and the Police Associations began negotiations for a successor Memorandums of Understanding for the two expiring Memorandums of Understanding.
During the period of negotiations, the two parties came to a final Tentative Agreement on December 4, 2024.
Key items in the new MOU for the City of Gonzales Police Officers are listed below. • The term of the MOU will be 1 year, retroactive to January 1, 2025 • Effective the first full pay period in January 2025 an increase in base pay of 3% • Effective the first full pay period in January 2025 employee monthly contributions to Health Care will change as follows:
Premium Classification Current Contribution New Contribution Employee Only $0.00 $125.00
Employee + Dependent $106.62 $175.00
Employee + Spouse $106.62 $175.00
Employee + Family $341.30 $475.00
Additionally, the association Members and the City shall share 50% / 50% in any premium increases imposed after the effective date of this Memorandum of Understanding.
Explain Recommendation and How it Supports the Vision
Gonzales will continue to be a safe, clean, family-friendly community, diverse in its heritage, and committed to working collaboratively to preserve and retain its small-town charm.
Explain: The proposed MOU supports the vision by maintaining stability for the one year period in a critical public safety function that is necessary to maintain a safe family-friendly community.
Explain how the Recommendation Directly Implements the Mission The City Council and Staff of the City of Gonzales will realize our Vision by providing the leadership, commitment and resources necessary to provide excellent services that enhance the quality of life of our diverse community. X Yes ___No ___ NA
Explain: Please see explanation above for the Vision.
City services will be delivered in a cost-effective, respectful and friendly manner to ensure the safety and well-being of the residents and the promotion of business, recreational, housing and employment opportunities in an environmentally sustainable manner. X Yes ___No _ NA Explain: Please see explanation above for the Vision
Strong fiscal reporting allows us to provide appropriate resources for:
• Public Safety X Yes No N/A
• Housing Yes No X N/A
• Recreation Yes No X N/A
• Environment X Yes No N/A
• Education Yes No X N/A
Explain: A stable organization is needed to ensure a high level of service necessary to promote public safety for the community and to maintain the City’s infrastructure.
ALTERNATIVES
The City Council has the authority to not approve the two MOUs and direct staff to continue negotiations with further policy direction. While this action is not recommended, should this occur, the existing employment practices would continue until MOUs are approved.
BUDGET IMPACT
The financial impact to the Budget for the one-year MOUs are estimated to be about $31,200.
Approximately $15,000 will be in the current fiscal year and the balance in FY 2025-26. The increased cost has no effect on the current cost, since the estimated increase was already built into the FY 24-25 budget.
CONCLUSION
It is recommended that the City Council of the City of Gonzales adopt Resolution No.2025-02, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Authorizing the Execution of a Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Gonzales and the Gonzales Police Officers Association; and adopt Resolution No. 2025-03 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Authorizing the Execution of a Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Gonzales and the Gonzales Police Supervision Association, for the period covering January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025.
Attachments:
1. Resolution No. 2025-02 GPOA MOU
2. Resolution No. 2025-03 GPSA MOU