01/13/2026 Resolutions 2026-1 RESOLUTION 2026-1
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LABOR AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND AND THE NEBRASKA PUBLIC
EMPLOYEES, LOCAL 251 OF THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE,
COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO (AFSCME).
WHEREAS, pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. §16-201, the City of Grand Island
("City") has the authority to enter into contracts and take actions necessary to exercise its
corporate powers; and
WHEREAS, an employee bargaining unit of the City is represented by the
Nebraska Public Employees, Local 251 of the American Federation of State, County and
Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO (AFSCME); and
WHEREAS, representatives of the City and AFSCME have engaged in
negotiations and reached a tentative agreement on the terms of a new labor contract; and
WHEREAS, the proposed labor agreement has been presented to the City
Council for consideration and approval;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council
of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed
to execute the Labor Agreement between the City of Grand Island and AFSCME, Local
251, for the period of January 25, 2026, through September 30, 2028.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, on January 13, 2026.
Ro G. Steele, Mayor
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Attest:
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Granere, City Clerk