DATE: November 17, 2026
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Hollis Magill, Director of Human Resources
SUBJECT: Memorandum of Understanding for Unit 42
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
1. Approve the successor Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Representation Unit 42 - Association of County Engineers, effective November 23, 2026, through May 23, 2027; and
2. Approve the related Salary Resolution Amendment as reflected on Appendix “C.”
REPORT
Approval of the recommended actions would effectuate the tentatively agreed upon terms and conditions as delineated herein regarding Unit 42’s successor MOU, effective November 23, 2026, through May 23, 2027. The estimated cost for FY 2026-27 is $12,753; $803 of which is Net County Cost (NCC). The estimated cost for FY 2027-28 is $20,723; $1,305 of which is NCC. Impacted department appropriations will be monitored and adjustments will be brought to your Board if needed.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
If your Board were not to approve the recommended actions, the existing terms and conditions would remain in effect and contract negotiations would continue.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The total estimated cost of the negotiated terms and conditions for FY 2026-27 is approximately $12,753, including related retirement costs, $803 of which is NCC. Impacted department appropriations will be monitored and adjustments will be brought to your Board if needed. The estimated cost for FY 2027-28 is $20,723; $1,305 of which is NCC. Sufficient appropriations will be included in the impacted department’s FY 2027-28 budget request.
DISCUSSION:
Your Board’s representatives met and conferred with Unit 42’s representatives regarding a successor MOU (the current MOU will expire on November 22, 2026). A tentative agreement was signed on October 21, 2026, and has been ratified by the Association.
Ø MOU Term:
o November 23, 2026, through May 23, 2027.
Ø Salary Adjustments:
o 0.5% increase effective November 23, 2026.
Ø Annual Leave:
o Increase cap from 600 hours to 650 hours, effective November 23, 2026.
Ø Miscellaneous:
o Addition, update, or deletion of MOU language and/or addenda.
REFERENCE MATERIAL:
BAI #41, November 18, 2025
ATTACHMENTS INCLUDED AND/OR ON FILE:
Memorandum of Understanding for Representation Unit 42
Salary Resolution Amendment - Appendix "C"
CAO ANALYST:
Sevag Tateosian