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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Alisia Lewis, Chief Human Resources Officer
DATE: April 7, 2025
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Authorizing Execution of Labor Agreement Between the City of Aurora and Association of Professional Police Officers (APPO) from 1/1/2025 through 12/31/2028.
PURPOSE:
To obtain authorization to execute a Labor Agreement Between the City of Aurora and Association of Professional Police Officers (APPO) from 1/1/2025 through 12/31/2028.
BACKGROUND:
The Association of Professional Police Officers (APPO) contract expired on 12/31/2024.
DISCUSSION:
Upon completion of a tentative agreement, the Union ratified the contract on 4/7/2025.
Highlights of negotiated terms include an increase from 16.5% to 18% in January 2026 and another increase to 20% of the monthly premium costs for health insurance starting January 2027, similar to what other bargaining units are paying.
For 2025, 2026 and 2027, the wage increase is 4%. For 2028, the wage increase is 3.5%. The translation stipend for Spanish speakers was increased from $60 to $100.
Employees in this bargaining unit will also receive an increase in longevity to the following:10 completed years will receive 2%, 15 years will receive 3.5%, 20 years will receive 5%, and 25 years will receive 5.5%.
Attached is the final document with contract changes.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
NA.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That the City Council authorize the execution of a Labor Agreement Between the City of Aurora and Association of Professional Police Officers (APPO), for the period of 1/1/2025 through 12/31/2028.
cc: Finance Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution Authorizing Execution of Labor Agreement Between the City of Aurora and Association of Professional Police Officers (APPO) from 1/1/2025 through 12/31/2028.
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WHEREAS, the City of Aurora has a population of more than 25,000 persons and is, therefore, a home rule unit under subsection (a) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and
WHEREAS, subject to said Section, a home rule unit may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs for the protection of the public health, safety, morals, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, the City of Aurora employs numerous personnel in its Police Department in furtherance of the public safety and welfare; and
WHEREAS, the City has recognized Association of Professional Police Officers (APPO) as the bargaining agent for the above said employees; and
WHEREAS, a proposed collective bargaining agreement has been negotiated between representatives of the City of Aurora and Association of Professional Police Officers (APPO), and is hereby submitted to the City Council for approval; and
WHEREAS, the City Council find that it is in the best interests of the City and the public welfare that such Labor Agreement be executed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the attached Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Aurora and Association of Professional Police Officers (APPO), for the period of 1/1/2025 through 12/31/2028, which is attached hereto and made a part hereof.