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CITY COUNCIL <br />AGENDA ITEM 3D <br />STAFF ORIGINATOR: Jeff Karlson <br />MEETING DATE: February 9, 2015 <br />TOPIC: MOA between City and LELS Local No. 299 <br />VOTE REQUIRED: 3/5 <br />INTRODUCTION <br />The Council is being asked to approve a Memorandum of Agreement between the City and <br />LELS Local 299 regarding the City's utilization of licensed police officers as firefighters. <br />BACKGROUND <br />As part of the fire integration process, the Council approved a $1.30 per hour stipend for City <br />staff members who volunteer and successfully complete all required firefighter training and <br />certifications. <br />During labor negotiations with the police officers, the union asked for a Memorandum of <br />Agreement that stipulated the police officers' obligations and compensation as a volunteer <br />firefighter. Staff met with union officials and both parties agreed to the provisions in the <br />MOA, which are not part of the collective bargaining agreement. <br />RECOMMENDATION <br />Staff recommends approval of the Memorandum of Agreement with LELS Local 299. <br />ATTACHMENTS <br />Memorandum of Agreement <br />