TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Kathy Franson, Director of Human Resources
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Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of the Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the City of Joliet and the Fraternal Order of Police, Labor Council
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BACKGROUND:
After several months of negotiation, the City and the Fraternal Order of Police, Labor Council have reached an agreement as to the Collective Bargaining Agreement being brought before the Council for consideration and includes the following significant terms:
- A four-year term from January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2028 with wage increases of 3.25% in 2025, 3.25% in 2026, 3.25% in 2027, and 3.25% in 2028;
- Increasing the starting wage for new officers to $70,000;
- A new SAFE-T Act stipend, which incrementally increases to 3.25% of annual wages by the final year of the agreement;
- Expanded residency to include residency within a 50-mile radius of the intersection of Essington Rd. and Jefferson St. in Joliet;
- New or revised language on various operational issues and technical clean-up including expanding the probationary period from 12 to 18 months and pay step advancement for lateral hires.
RECOMMENDATION:
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Based on the above, it is recommended that the Mayor and the City Council approve the attached Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of the Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the City of Joliet and the Fraternal Order of Police, Labor Council.
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