01-23-12 Regular Meeting of La Porte City Council

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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Budget Agenda Date Requested: 01-23-12 Source of Funds: Requested By:Ken Adcox Account Number: Department: Police Amount Budgeted: Report: X Resolution: Ordinance: Amount Requested: Exhibits: Amendment to Meet and Confer Agreement Budgeted Item:YESNO Exhibits: Existing Meet and Confer Agreement Exhibits SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION Pursuant to the provisions of the Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 142,management representatives of the City of La Porte and the La Porte Police Officers’ Association voluntarily met and agreed, pending the approval of City Council, to amend the existing Meet and Confer Agreement between the City of La Porte and the La Porte Police Officers’ Associationby extending the expiration date from March 31, 2012 to September 30, 2012. The amended agreement willmaintain the working conditions and pay-steps outlined in the current contract for civil-service employeesuntil the close of the 2011/2012 fiscal year and provides that the City of La Porte and the La Porte Police Officers’ Association shall begin the next “meet and confer” process no later than June 1, 2012. The amendment is beneficial to both the City and the Association by: Making the administration of the contract easier by bringing it in sync with the fiscal year budget; and Continuing the current step increases for civil service employees until the end of the fiscal year, at a cost of $28,000 including benefits; and Allowing the new city manager and the Association to participate in the next meet and confer negotiation. The amendment in question has been voted on and approved by the membership of the LaPorte Police Officers’ Association and is now being presented to City Council for their consideration and approval. Action Required by Council: Consider approval or other action approving an amendment to the current Meet and Confer Agreement between the La Porte Police Officers’ Association and the City. Approved for City Council Agenda Steve Gillett, Interim City Manager Date