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9 <br /> THE CITY OF <br /> CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT <br /> PL£ASANTON <br /> July 18, 2023 <br /> Human Resources <br /> TITLE: ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PROPOSED MEMORANDUM <br /> OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE LIVE RMORE-PLEASANTON FIRE <br /> DEPARTMENT JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY AND THE INTERNATIONAL <br /> ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS, LOCAL 1974, BATTALION CHIEFS <br /> UNIT, WITH TERM ENDING JUNE 30, 2025 <br /> SUMMARY <br /> The Fire Battalion Chiefs were granted formal recognition as a bargaining unit, the <br /> International Association of Firefighters Local 1974, Battalion Chiefs Unit, which <br /> represents seven employees in the classification of Battalion Chief, effective July 18, <br /> 2022. Representatives from IAFF and the cities of Pleasanton and Livermore met and <br /> conferred in good faith and have agreed on terms for an agreement. The City's practice <br /> is to introduce the key elements of the proposed MOU, receive input from the public and <br /> allow for open discussion prior to adopting the initial agreement at the next public <br /> meeting; this public input process was held at the June 20, 2023, City Council meeting. <br /> The final step is for the City Council to approve the initial agreement that expires June <br /> 30, 2025. <br /> RECOMMENDATION <br /> Adopt a resolution approving the tentative agreement negotiated between the <br /> Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department Joint Powers Authority and IAFF, Battalion <br /> Chiefs. <br /> FINANCIAL STATEMENT <br /> The financial impact to the LPFD budget as a result of implementing the MOU is <br /> approximately $300,000 through June 2025. This cost is shared by Livermore and <br /> Pleasanton. The portion of Pleasanton's obligation for the term of the agreement is <br /> approximately $150,000. Funding is included in the fiscal years 2023/24 and 2024/25 <br /> General Fund budget. <br /> Page 1 of 3 <br />