Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Ratifying the Fifth Meet and Confer Agreement with the Professional Fire Fighters of McKinney
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Safe and Security Community
MEETING DATE: September 21, 2021
DEPARTMENT: City Manager's Office
CONTACT: Barry Shelton, Assistant City Manager
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
* Adopt Resolution ratifying the Fifth Meet and Confer Agreement with the Professional Fire Fighters of McKinney (PFFM).
ITEM SUMMARY:
* City and Association teams began substantive discussions in June of 2021 and concluded in August with consensus on the attached Fifth Meet and Confer Agreement.
* The initial term of the Meet and Confer Agreement with the PFFM is from October 1, 2021, to September 30, 2025, with an optional extension to September 30, 2027.
* Notable changes include:
o The proposed agreement increases the salary tables from the market average to 2.25% above market average over the six years of the contract.
o The duration of the contract changed from four years to four years with an optional two years if neither party wishes to renegotiate. The agreement initially terminates on September 30, 2025, but will extend to September 30, 2027, if the City and the Association choose not to renegotiate.
o Modification of the promotional process for Battalion Chief.
o A streamlined Sick Leave Payout process, removing the requirement to retire from TMRS in order to receive full payout.
o Inclusion of Field Training Officer (FTO) pay for those assigned to FTO duty.
o Modifications to the holiday buy-back program.
o Improved Fire Fighter physicals.
o Clarifications to the disciplinary process.
o Other minor modifications and clarifications to existing agreement provisions.
* The agreement has been ratified by the PFFM membership.
* Ratification by the City Council through resolution will finalize the agreement.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
* Previous Council action pertaining to Fire Meet and Confe...
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