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RESOLUTION NO. 4435
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AND EXECUTE A
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF PASCO
AND THE PASCO POLICE COMMANDING OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
ADDING POLICE LIEUTENANT CLASSIFICATION.
WHEREAS, the Pasco Police Commanding Officers Association (PPCOA) was formed
in April 2023; and
WHEREAS, the City of Pasco (City) commenced negotiations on April 16, 2023, with
this 3-member bargaining unit and after negotiations concluded, the PPCOA Collective Bargaining
Unit and the City reached a tentative agreement on October 12, 2023; and
WHEREAS, on October 30, 2023, the PPCOA representative notified the City that the
membership voted to ratify the tentative 2023-2024 Collective Bargaining Agreement; and
WHEREAS, on November 6, 2023, the City Council approved Resolution No. 4388
entered into a Collective Bargaining Agreement with the PPCOA; and
WHEREAS, subsequent to the bargaining of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, it was
mutually recognized that the position classification of Police Lieutenant should be included within
the bargaining unit represented by the PPCOA; and
WHEREAS, after due consideration, the City Council has determined that it is in the best
interest of the City of Pasco to approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) adding the
Police Lieutenant classification for representation under the Collective Bargaining Agreement
with the PPCOA.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PASCO, WASHINGTON:
That the City Council of the City of Pasco approves the Memorandum of Understanding
between the City of Pasco and Pasco Police Commanding Officers Association as attached hereto
and incorporated herein as Exhibit A.
Be It Further Resolved, that the City Manager of the City of Pasco, Washington, is hereby
authorized, empowered, and directed to execute said Memorandum of Understanding on behalf of
the City of Pasco; and to make minor substantive changes as necessary to execute the MOU.
Be It Further Resolved, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.
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Resolution – Memorandum of Understanding with PPCOA Adding Police Lieutenants - 2
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington, on this 18th day of March,
2024.
_____________________________
Pete Serrano
Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_____________________________ ___________________________
Krystle Shanks, CMC Kerr Ferguson Law, PLLC
Deputy City Clerk City Attorneys
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Memorandum of Understanding
1. RECITALS
1.1 WHEREAS, the City and the Association entered into a Collective Bargaining Agreement
(hereinafter referred to as "the Agreement") on November 6, 2023, through December 31, 2024,
covering the position classifications of Police Captains within the Pasco Police Department;
1.2 WHEREAS, subsequent to the bargaining of the Agreement, it was mutually recognized that
the position classification of Police Lieutenants should be included within the bargaining unit
represented by the Association;
1.3 WHEREAS, the City and the Association have engaged in good faith negotiations to
incorporate the Police Lieutenants into the existing Agreement;
1.4 NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, and for other
good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged,
the parties agree as follows:
2. INCORPORATION OF POLICE LIEUTENANTS
2.1 The parties agree to incorporate the position classification of Police Lieutenants into the
bargaining unit covered by the Agreement effective immediately.
2.2 The terms and conditions set forth in the Agreement shall apply to Police Lieutenants,
except as modified or addressed specifically in this Memorandum of Agreement.
3. MODIFICATION TO THE AGREEMENT
3.1 Salary Schedule: The salary schedule outlined in existing Agreement, Article 6, shall be
amended to add the Police Lieutenant classification as follows:
ARTICLE 6 – Wages
Wages for bargaining unit members are to be established as follows:
Section 6.1. Base Wages.
Police Captain
2023 Wages. $165,000 annually *
2024 Wages. $172,000 annually effective first full pay period of 2024 (January 7, 2024)
Police Lieutenant
2024 Wages. $163,809 annually
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* It is recognized that the Police Captain base wages represent a 5% increase over the
Police Lieutenant base wages.
3.2 Include the position classification of Police Lieutenants along with the existing wages for
Police Captains, ensuring that their compensation is commensurate with their duties and
responsibilities.
3.3 Grievance Procedure: Police Lieutenants shall have access to the grievance procedure as
outlined in the Agreement for the resolution of disputes arising under the terms of the
Agreement.
4. DURATION AND RENEWAL
4.1 This MOU shall be in effect from the date of execution until December 31, 2024, concurrent
with the expiration date of the current Agreement.
4.2 Any modifications or extensions of this MOU shall be negotiated and agreed upon in writing
by both parties.
5. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
5.1 This MOU and the Agreement constitute the entire agreement between the parties regarding
the subject matter herein and supersede all prior negotiations, understandings, or agreements,
whether oral or written.
CITY OF PASCO
______________________________________ __________________
Adam R. Lincoln Date
City Manager
PASCO POLICE COMMANDING OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
______________________________________ __________________
Representative Date
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