RESOLUTION NO. 342
AUTHORIZING A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH THE INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS, LAW ENFORCEMENT LOCAL 294 AND AMENDING THE 2023 SHERIFF'S OFFICE BUDGET
Introduced: 8/14/23
By Personnel Committee and Miller:
WHEREAS, Legislative approval is required to authorize Albany County to enter into a collective bargaining agreement with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 294, Albany County Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement Supervisor’s Unit for a term commencing January 1, 2022 and ending December 31, 2027, and
WHEREAS, This agreement would provide for a 2% salary increase retroactive to January 1 for years 2022 and 2023, a 3% salary increase for years 2024 through 2027, a one-time retention bonus in the amount of $2,500, and a hazardous duty stipend, and
WHEREAS, Additional terms and conditions of employment were modified in accordance with the annexed collective bargaining agreement and ratified by the membership of the bargaining unit, and
WHEREAS, The Sheriff has indicated that a budget amendment is necessary to accommodate this agreement, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that Albany County is authorized to enter into a collective bargaining agreement with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 294, Albany County Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement Supervisor’s Unit as annexed hereto, for a term commencing January 1, 2022 and ending December 31, 2027, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the 2023 Sheriff’s Office Budget is hereby amended as indicated on the spreadsheet annexed hereto, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the Albany County Attorney is authorized to approve said agreement as to form and content, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the County Legislature is directed to forward certified copies of this resolution to the appropriate County Officials.