HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 07 Approval of Ratification of Police Officers and Sergeants Collective Bargaining Agreement, Article 16: Wages
OCOEE CITY COMMISSION
Ocoee Commission Chambers
1 N. Bluford Avenue
Ocoee, Florida
May 19, 2026 AGENDA 6:15 PM
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date: May 19, 2026
Item #: 7
Contact Name: Jenetta Wilson Department Director: Jenetta Wilson
Contact Number: Ext. 1030 City Manager: Craig Shadrix
Subject: Approval of Ratification of Police Officers and Sergeants Collective Bargaining
Agreement, Article 16: Wages. (Human Resources Director Wilson)
Background Summary:
The existing Collective Bargaining Agreements between the Florida Police Benevolent Association, Inc. (PBA) for
Officers, Corporals, and Sergeants remain in effect until September 30, 2028. Under the direction of the City
Manager, city staff and the PBA have negotiated the terms regarding wages (no other articles were impacted) for
the remaining duration of the contract. During bargaining last year, the parties agreed to re-open wages due to the
uncertainty of proposed tax changes for Florida. As a result, the parties have agreed on the wage adjustments for
the remaining 2 years of the contract. The wages will be adjusted to account for market changes and to ensure the
City's compensation remains competitive. Doing so allows the City to retain and recruit top talent.
The PBA Union has proceeded to a ratification vote of the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreements (by the
sergeants and police officers). As the Police Officers have voted 43 in favor and 0 against the terms and the
Sergeants have voted 8 in favor and 0 against the terms for ratification, the City Commission is required to vote to
approve the Collective Bargaining Agreements as ratified by the members of the PBA.
Issue:
Should the Honorable Mayor and City Commission approve the terms as ratified, in accordance with the
attachments received from the PBA after their vote?
Recommendations:
Staff recommends that the Honorable Mayor and City Commission approve the terms as ratified, in accordance with
the attachments received from the PBA after their vote.
Attachments:
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1. PBA Tally Sheets - Wages Only
2. Amended Industry Based Competetive Scales
Financial Impacts:
Financial Impacts:
The Officers' and Sergeants' contracts provide a 5% increase to the Industry Based Competitive Scale for
the second year of the contract bringing the starting salary for police officers to $67,865.20. For the third
and final year of each contract, there will be a 3% increase to the Industry Based Competetive Scale,
bringing the starting wage for a new officer to $69,901.10. Officers and sergeants will continue to
receive increases respective of their years of service. The financial impact of this agreement will be
provided for in the budget.
Type of Item: Consent
Type of Item: Consent
APPEALS: In accordance with Florida Statutes § 286.0105: Any person who desires to appeal any decision at this
meeting will need a record of the proceedings and for this purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the
proceedings is made which includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based.
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR DISABILITIES: In accordance with Florida Statute § 286.26: Persons with disabilities needing
assistance to participate in any of these proceedings should contact the Office of the City Clerk, 1 N. Bluford Avenue,
Ocoee, FL 34761, (407) 905 -3105 48 hours in advance of the meeting.
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