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OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
MEMORANDUM
TO: Hector Mirabile, 1 bor Relations Officer
FROM: Jorge L. Fernand1 , City Attorney
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DATE: May 31, 2007
RE: Final Collective Bargaining Agreements: IAFF and City of Miami;
October 1, 2004 — September 30, 2007 and
October I, 2007 - September 30, 2010
Matter ID No.: 07-1031
As requested, enclosed please find the IAFF collective bargaining agreement: for
October 1, 2004 — September 30, 2007, and for October 1, 2007 — September 30, 2010, that the
City negotiated. The tentative agreements and the merged documents for both periods were
submitted to this office on Friday, May 25, 2007. These documents have been approved by this
office only as to legal form and correctness.
As instructed, the review of the IAFF bargaining agreements, by this office, was limited
to any glaring inconsistencies with the City Charter or State law. We were instructed not to
revise these documents with respect to any substantive provisions or to make any corrections as
to form, style, clarity or draftsmanship. Notwithstanding those instructions, where we observed
drafting inconsistencies or recommendations for future agreements, we noted same on the face of
the merged documents so you could take these comments into consideration in the future. We
also noted that concurrent with our review of these documents, they were already being voted
upon by the bargaining unit, which has now finalized its ratification vote.
Notably, and as discussed with you, Article 18.16 of the 2007-2010 agreement, and
Article 18.18 of the 2004-2007 agreement, include an annual "bonus" provision which we
believe is problematic under § 166.021(7), Fla. Stat. We have suggested that the parties consider
using another term such as "supplement" or "stipend" however, you have advised that the Union
disagrees with this clarification.
Please let me know if we can be of any further assistance to you.
Enclosure(s)
Doc. No.: 78762