Summary Sheet- RFCA SUMMARY

CITY OF TEMPE
Meeting Date: 6/25/2026  
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
Agenda Item: 7C7
ACTION:  Adopt a resolution authorizing the Memorandum of Understanding between the United 
Arizona Employees’ Association (UAEA) and the City of Tempe, effective July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2030. 
(Resolution No. R2026.76)
FISCAL IMPACT:  The fiscal impact for the next fiscal year is less than $60,000, which will be paid 
out of existing departmental budgets.
RECOMMENDATION:  Adopt Resolution No. R2026.76.
 
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:  Authorized representatives of the City and the United Arizona 
Employees’ Association have met and conferred and agreed to the terms of the Memorandum of 
Understanding (MOU) to be effective for the period of July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2030. The amendments 
include revisions to the rights of the association, rights of the members, clarifying language on layoff 
rights, changes to capture the City’s new compensation structure, clarifying language on standby pay, 
and small increases to bilingual pay and uniform reimbursements. UAEA members have ratified the new 
MOU.
ATTACHMENTS:    
1. UAEA RESOLUTION 6-25-2026.DOCX
2. UAEA MOU 2026-2030.PDF
3. UAEA MOU 2026-2030 EXHIBIT A.PDF
STAFF CONTACT(S):  Rebecca Strisko, Human Resources Director, (480) 350-8423
Department Director:  Rebecca Strisko, Human Resources Director  
Legal review by:  Dave Park, Sr. Assistant City Attorney
Prepared by:  Rebecca Strisko, Human Resources Director