SUBJECT
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Approve the 2025-2028 Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Polk County Board of County Commissioners and Imperial Polk County EMTs and Paramedics I.A.E.P. LOCAL 917 R-5 SEIU/NAGE
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DESCRIPTION
The 2025-2028 CBA results from successful bargaining sessions between Polk County and the IAEP Bargaining Unit. Some of the highlights include:
1. Article 19 - 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.
2. Article 20 - Rates of Pay: FY: 2526, each step in the pay scale will be increased 2% to reflect a Cost-of-Living Adjustment and then advance one step. FY 2627, members will advance one step. FY 2728, each step in the pay scale will be increased 2% to reflect a Cost-of-Living Adjustment and then advance one step.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the 2025-2028 Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Polk County Board of County Commissioners and Imperial Polk County EMTs and Paramedics I.A.E.P. LOCAL 917 R-5 SEIU/NAGE.
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