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AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN EXTENSION AGREEMENT FOR THE FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE (FOP) COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT, LODGE 9 CONTRACT; WAIVE SECOND READING; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
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WHEREAS, the City’s Police officers, Sergeants, Lieutenants are covered under the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Bargaining Unit; and
WHEREAS, the current Collective Bargaining Agreement with the FOP expires on December 31, 2021; and
WHEREAS, the City is currently negotiating with the FOB regarding the terms of the new contract and it is the intent to complete the negotiations as quickly as possible; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Administrative Services is requesting authorization for the Mayor to sign an agreement with the FOP to continue the terms of the current contract until the new contract is ratified; and
WHEREAS, it is imperative to move forward with this legislation due to the pending contract expiration date of December 31, 2021, all for the preservation of the public peace, property, health, safety and welfare.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GAHANNA, COUNTY OF FRANKLIN, STATE OF OHIO:
Section 1. That the Mayor is hereby authorized to enter into contract with the FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT, Capital City Lodge No. 9, for the extension of the contract until the time that the new contract can be ratified by both the bargaining unit members and the City of Gahanna, said agreement attached hereto as EXHIBIT A, and made a part herein.
Section 2. The second reading is hereby waived.
Section 3. That, for the reasons set forth in the preamble hereinabove, this Ordinance is declared emergency legislation and shall be in full force and effect immediately upon passage by this Council and on date of signature approval by the Mayor.