SUBJECT
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Approve the 2025-2028 Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Polk County Board of County Commissioners and Polk County Professional Firefighters I.A.F.F., Local 3531, Rank-and-File and Battalion Chiefs Bargaining Units.
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DESCRIPTION
The 2025-2028 CBA results from successful bargaining sessions between Polk County and the IAFF Bargaining Units. Some of the highlights include:
1. Article 17 - Hours of Work and Overtime: On or before the first full pay period after October 1, 2026, the County will transition bargaining unit members from a 56-hour work week schedule to a 48-hour work week schedule regardless of vacancy levels. The 48-hour work week schedule will be 24 hours on followed by 48 hours off with a 24-hour Kelly Day every 7th shift for a 21-day cycle. The Kelly Day will be implemented prior to October 1, 2026, if the County reaches a two percent (2%) vacancy rate before August 2, 2026.
2. Article 18 - Rates of Pay: FY: 25/26, each step in the pay scale will be increased 2% to reflect a Cost-of-Living Adjustment and then members advance one step. FY 26/27, members will advance one step. FY 27/28, each step in the pay scale will be increased 2% to reflect a Cost-of-Living Adjustment and then members advance one step.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the 2025-2028 Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Polk County Board of County Commissioners and Polk County Professional Firefighters I.A.F.F., Local 3531, Rank-and-File and Battalion Chiefs Bargaining Units
FISCAL IMPACT
Funding is available for all increases, as stated in the Collection Bargaining Agreement within the Fire Fund.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Breezi K. Hicks
Assistant County Attorney
863-534-6436