TO: The Honorable Board of County Commissioners
THROUGH: John A. Titkanich, Jr, County Administrator
FROM: Suzanne M. Boyll, Human Resources Director
DATE: September 29, 2025
SUBJECT: Ratification of Amendment to the Collective Bargaining Agreement between Indian River County and Teamsters Local Union No. 769 Providing for General Wage Increases for Fiscal Years 2025/26 and 2026/27
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BACKGROUND
Indian River County and Teamsters Local Union No. 769 have completed negotiations under a wage re-opener for fiscal years 2025/26 and 2026/27 provided under the current collective bargaining agreement that expires on September 30, 2027. The Teamsters have voted and approved the amendment. The amendment is being presented to the Board of County Commissioners for ratification.
ANALYSIS
o Provides for a 4% general wage increase or $1.00 per hour, whichever is greater, effective the first full pay period in October 2025
o Provides for a 4% general wage increase or $1.00 per hour, whichever is greater, effective the first full pay period in October 2026
All other terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement remain unchanged.
BUDGETARY IMPACT
The total anticipated cost of the proposed agreement is estimated to be $1,777,587 over the two-year period. Funding for the first year of the Agreement ($867,980) is partially included in the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Budget and will be allocated to specific accounts via budget amendment. There is a shortfall of $66,768 in Fiscal Year 2025/2026 which will be funded from Cash Forward/October1st via budget amendment from the appropriate funds. Fiscal Year 2026/2027 costs totaling $909,607 will be programmed into the proposed budget.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommended Action
Staff respectfully requests the Board approve ratification of the amendment to the Collective Bargaining Agreement between Indian River County and Teamsters Local Union N...
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