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Approval of Police Union Contract Amendment (North Port)

Original title: Approve the First Amendment (First Memorandum of Understanding) to the Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the City of North Port, Florida, and Florida Police Benevolent Association - A Chapter of the Southwest Florida Police Benevolent Association, for the Rank-and-File Police Department Bargaining Unit, Amending Appendix B, for the Period of October 1, 2024, - September 30, 2027.

Record date · December 9, 2025

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What This Bill Does

The North Port City Commission is considering the first amendment to the with the Florida Police Benevolent Association. This update modifies of the contract covering police officers for the period of October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2027.

Why it matters

This amendment updates the terms of employment, including potential pay or benefit structures defined in , for police officers in North Port through September 2027.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Rank-and-file police officers

The terms of their collective bargaining agreement, specifically Appendix B, are being amended.

Directly affected

City of North Port

The city is a party to the collective bargaining agreement and is formalizing the amendment.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who does this contract amendment affect?
It affects the police department bargaining unit represented by the Florida Police Benevolent Association.
What part of the contract is being changed?
The amendment specifically updates of the .

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Multi-year labor agreement

The contract amendment confirms a three-year labor stability period for the police department through 2027.

Connected Entities

City of North Port, Florida Police Benevolent Association, Southwest Florida Police Benevolent Association

Sources

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