HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-R-06Resolution No. 2009-R-
A Resolution Authorizing The City Council
To Tender An Offer of Contract To The
Jeffersonville Fraternal Order of Police
Whereas, the Jeffersonville City Council is desirous of insuring that the citizens
of Jeffersonville have the best possible public safety professionals for a city its size;
Whereas, the Council believes that it is important that the citizens are served by
a professional, well-trained, safety minded police department;
Whereas, the City Council is obligated by ordinance to enter into a contractual
agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police and its representatives;
Whereas, in order to fulfill this obligation the Council appointed Ed Zastawny,
Nathan Samuel and Ron Grooms to serve as the negotiating team to engage in
negotiations with the professional firefighters;
team;
Whereas, the Fraternal Order of Police was served by its appointed negotiating
Whereas, the council committee and the police committee engaged in
negotiations over a period of three (3) months. The negotiations were carried out in a
proficient, skillful manner by both parties;
Whereas, the police negotiating team presented themselves with
documentation, information and subject matter that was germane to the very important
issues facing the two parties;
Whereas, both the council and the police agreed that the most important issue
facing the parties were the best interest of the taxpayers of Jeffersonville, both their
financial interest and their safety interest;
Whereas, both parties agreed and understood that both sides would be faced
with tough decisions dictated and mandated by the financial circumstances created by
Indiana House Bill 1001;
Whereas, both parties agreed and were committed to reaching a contract that
best reflected the needs of the city, the citizens and the professional police officers;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
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The Jeffersonville City Council hereby tenders an offer of a contract to the,
Jeffersonville Fraternal Order of Police (Exhibit "A") attached hereto;
2. The Jeffersonville City Council commends and thanks the Jeffersonville Police
negotiating team and membership for their professionalism, honesty and integrity
throughout the negotiations.
This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and
approval.
Voted Against:
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Passed this +~~"~/ da of ~, , 2009.
ayor Thomas alliga
Attest:
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Peggy i er, Clerk-Treasurer
Presented by me, Peggy Wilder, as the Clerk and Treasurer to the Mayor of said
City of Jeffersonville, Indiana on this day of , 2009.
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Pegg `der, Clerk-Treasurer
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