To: Board of Supervisors
From: Human Resources
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Ratification of the 2025 - 2026 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between the County of Humboldt and the Humboldt Deputy Sheriff's Organization Unit 6 (HDSO)
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
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That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve and authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute the MOU with HDSO Unit 6 for the term of Jan. 1, 2025 - Dec. 31, 2026; and
2. Adopt Resolution approving the execution of the MOU between the County of Humboldt and HDSO Unit 6.
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
This action supports the following areas of your Board's Strategic Plan.
Area of Focus: Workforce & Operational Excellence
Strategic Plan Category: 3001 - Support a well-trained workforce
DISCUSSION:
The County of Humboldt and HDSO have agreed to the matters set forth in the attached Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for HDSO Unit 6 for the term of Jan. 1, 2025 - Dec. 31, 2026.
The attached MOU outlines agreed upon amendments and includes the following:
1. Term: Jan. 01, 2025 - Dec. 31, 2026
2. One-Time Payment: Each regular employee will receive a non-pensionable, non-recurring lump sum payment in the amount of $3,000.00 minus applicable payroll deductions within three payroll periods of Board of Supervisors adoptions of this Agreement. The payment will be pro-rated for staff who are less than one full time equivalent.
3. Longevity: Longevity language has been broken out into two separate groups: Sworn and Non-Sworn.
* Keeps 5-year, 10-year, and 20-year longevity incentives
* Changes the amount of the incentive from salary ranges to a flat percentage
* Designates specific experience to be used in the longevity calculation for prior service
4. Bomb Squad: Updates the selection process and changes the incentive payment from salary ranges to flat percentage.
5. K-9 Reimbursement: Changes the incentive payment to a flat percentage.
6. Cloth...
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