HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-033-2490_-_FOP_Collective_Bargaining_Agreement_-_Adopted.docxRESOLUTION NO. 2026-033-2490
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, RATIFYING AND APPROVING
THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE AND THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA FOR THE PERIOD FROM OCTOBER 1,
2025 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2028; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, in or around February 2025, the Florida Public Employees Relations
Commission (PERC) recognized the Fraternal Order of Police, hereinafter referred
to as “the Union” as the bargaining agent for those employees included within the
certified bargaining unit described in PERC Certification Number 2092, and
WHEREAS, the bargaining unit is comprised of police officers and police sergeants
in the City’s Police Department, and
WHEREAS, this is the initial Collective Bargaining Agreement (“CBA”) between
the parties, and
WHEREAS, on March 20, 2026, the Union ratified the proposed CBA, attached
hereto as exhibit “A”, and
WHEREAS, the City Manager recommends that the City Council ratify and
approve the CBA between the parties for the period of October 1, 2025 through
September 30, 2028,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS:
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: APPROVAL: The City Council of the City of Miami Gardens hereby
ratifies and approves the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Fraternal Order
of Police and the City of Miami Gardens, Florida for a period from October 1, 2025
through September 30, 2028.
Section 3: EFFECTIVE DATE: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon
its final passage.
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Resolution No. 2026-033-2490
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS
AT ITS REGULAR MEETING HELD ON MARCH 25, 2026.
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RODNEY HARRIS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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MARIO BATAILLE, MMC, CITY CLERK
PREPARED BY: SONJA KNIGHTON DICKENS, CITY ATTORNEY
SPONSORED BY: CAMERON BENSON, CITY MANAGER
Moved by: Councilman Leon
Seconded by: Councilwoman Julien
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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