COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
SUBJECT:
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Ratification of the Coastal Florida Police Benevolent Association (PBA) Collective Bargaining Agreement.
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DEPARTMENT:
Human Resources
SUMMARY:
The changes in this agreement are presented in the underlined and strikethrough format. The changes are as follows:
Ø Article 14 - Holidays -
§ Add Veterans Day
Ø Article 29 - Wages -
§ For the fiscal year 2026-2027, all eligible employees shall receive wage adjustments in accordance with the final results and recommendations of the Classification and Compensation Study, subject to the City Council appropriating sufficient funds in the budget to fund the pay increase pursuant to § 447.309(2)(b), Florida Statutes. For fiscal year 2026-2027, any adjustments to an employee’s base hourly rate of pay shall be effective the first full pay cycle in the month of October 2026. For fiscal year 2027-2028 and 2028-2029, all eligible employees shall receive a 2.5% increase in their hourly rate of pay the first full pay cycle in the month of October. The 2.5% increase for fiscal year 2027-2028 and 2028-2029 will be subject to budget availability and appropriation of sufficient funds in the City’s budget.
Ø Article 31 - Assignment Compensation -
§ Change the assignment title from Shift Training Officers to Department Training Staff, increasing the number of compensated assignments from four (4) to six (6).
Ø Article 38 - Duration of Agreement -
§ This Agreement shall take effective upon ratification by the parties, and shall continue in full force and effect until midnight of September 30, 2029. This Agreement contains the entire agreements of the parties relative to wages, working conditions, and all other matters which have been or could have been negotiated by and between the parties prior to execution of this Agreement. Neither party shall be permitted to reopen or renegotiate this Agreement for said term of the Agreement. Upon mutual consent anytime during the term of this Agreement, the parties may agree to reconsider any provision of this Agreement. Such consent shall not be unreasonably withheld by either party.
Ø Signature Page - Change in designated attorney from Aaron Wolfe to Sabatini Law Firm
BUDGETED ITEM: ☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ Not Applicable
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: ☐ Yes ☒ No ☐ Not Applicable
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to approve the amendment to the October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2029 Coastal Florida Police Benevolent Association (PBA) Collective Bargaining Agreement for fiscal year 2026/2027 and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement.