HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-039-2341_-_Collective_Bargaining_Agreement_with_AFSCME_-_Adopted.docxRESOLUTION NO. 2025-039-2341
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, RATIFYING THAT CERTAIN
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH THE
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY & MUNICIPAL
EMPLOYEES ("AFSCME") ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT
"A", AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO
EXECUTE AND ATTEST THE SAME; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on May 28th, 2024, the Florida Public Employees Relations
Commission (PERC) recognized the American Federation of State, County and Municipal
Employees (AFSCME), as the bargaining agent for those employees included within the
certified bargaining unit described in PERC Certification Number 2061, and
WHEREAS, a new CBA between the City of Miami Gardens and AFSCME
covering a three-year period from October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2027, has
been tentatively agreed upon and is pending approval and ratification, and
WHEREAS, the substantive items negotiated as part of the pending CBA include
the following: salary adjustment increases; off-duty and special events pay; personal time
off accrual, and merit-based benefits, and
WHEREAS, the Agreement is pending ratification by the Mayor and City Council
if it agrees with the terms, and
WHEREAS, this tentative Agreement was taken for a vote by the bargaining unit
members on April 3, 2025 and was successfully ratified, and
WHEREAS, in order to ensure it remains competitive and able to hire and retain
the best, the City offered a competitive package to AFSCME, while being mindful of the
need to remain fiscally sound, and
WHEREAS, negotiations began last year, December 2024, and
WHEREAS, it is recommended for the Mayor and City Council to ratify and
approve the collective bargaining agreement between the City of Miami Gardens, Florida
and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), for
a period from October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2027,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS:
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Resolution No. 2025-039-2341
Section 1: ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS: The foregoing Whereas
paragraphs are hereby ratified and confirmed as being true, and the same are hereby
made a specific part of this Resolution.
Section 2: AUTHORIZATION: The City Council of the City of Miami Gardens
hereby ratifies that Certain Collective Bargaining Agreement with the American
Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees ("AFSCME") attached hereto as
Exhibit "A". The City further authorizes City Manager and City Clerk to execute and attest
the same.
Section 3: EFFECTIVE DATE: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon
its final passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS
AT ITS REGULAR MEETING HELD ON APRIL 9, 2025.
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RODNEY HARRIS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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MARIO BATAILLE, CMC, CITY CLERK
PREPARED BY: SONJA KNIGHTON DICKENS, CITY ATTORNEY
SPONSORED BY: CAMERON BENSON, CITY MANAGER
Moved by: Vice Mayor Stephens
Seconded by: Councilman Leon
VOTE: 7-0
Mayor Harris Yes
Vice Mayor Stephens, III Yes
Councilwoman Baskin Yes
Councilman Leon Yes
Councilwoman Powell Yes
Councilwoman Wilson Yes
Councilwoman Julien Yes
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