City of Gonzales
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: February 17, 2026
FROM: Mike Howard, Finance Director
THROUGH: Carmen Gil, City Manager
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2026-05 - Extension of Gonzales Police Officers Association Memorandum of Understanding and Resolution No. 2026- 06 - Extension of Gonzales Police Supervision Association Memorandum of Understanding
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt:
• Resolution No. 2026-05, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Authorizing the Execution of Amendment Number One, Extension of Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Gonzales and the Gonzales Police Officers Association, for the Period Covering January 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026; and
• Resolution No. 2025-06, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Authorizing the Execution of Amendment Number One, Extension of Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Gonzales and the Gonzales Police Supervisor Officers Association, for the Period Covering January 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026.
BACKGROUND
In January 2025, the City of Gonzales executed a Memorandum of Understanding for both Gonzales Police Officers Association (GPOA) and Gonzales Police Supervision Association (GPSA) for a one-year agreement, for the period of January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025.
About December 2025, the City of Gonzales was notified by GPOA and GPSA of their desire to open negations for a new successor Memorandum of Understanding. The now merged two associations and the City began negotiations. After a few meetings, the parties agreed on a Tentative Agreement on February 6, 2026, for a six month extension of the current MOUs.
AGENDA
ITEM
15 The City was notified on February 6, 2026 that the association had ratified the Tentative Agreement.
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 February 6, 2026. Key items in the new MOU for the City of Gonzales Police Officers are listed below. • The current MOU’s will be extended six (6) months, expiring June 30, 2026. • Effective ratification of the City Council, the City will pay in a Lump Sum the following:
o Sergeants $2,800.00
o Corporals $2,400.00
o Officers $1,900.00
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 six-month 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 the 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 extension 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
There is no financial impact to the current fiscal year budget. The lump sum payments will be covered by the current City Council approved budget.
CONCLUSION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt:
• Resolution No. 2026-05, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Authorizing the Execution of Amendment Number One, Extension of Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Gonzales and the Gonzales Police Officers Association, for the Period Covering January 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026; and
• Resolution No. 2025-06, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Authorizing the Execution of Amendment Number One, Extension of Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Gonzales and the Gonzales Police Supervisor Officers Association, for the Period Covering January 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026.
Attachments:
1. Resolution No. 2026-05 GPOA Amendment #1
2. Resolution No. 2026-06 GPSA Amendment #1
3. GPOA-GPSA MOU Amendment #1