DATE: November 17, 2026
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Hollis Magill, Director of Human Resources
SUBJECT: Memorandum of Understanding for Representation Unit 37
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
1. Approve successor Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Representation Unit 37 - Correctional Sergeants, represented by the Fresno Sheriff’s Correctional Sergeants Association, effective November 23, 2026, through November 21, 2027; and
2. Approve the related Salary Resolution Amendment as reflected on Appendix “B.”
REPORT
Approval of the recommended actions would effectuate the tentatively agreed upon terms and conditions as delineated herein regarding Unit 37’s successor Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), effective November 23, 2026, through November 21, 2027. The estimated cost for FY 2026-27 is $272,785; $218,228 of which is Net County Cost (NCC). The estimated cost for FY 2027-28 is $443,276; $354,621 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 $272,785, including related retirement costs, $218,228 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 $443,276; $354,621 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 37’s representatives regarding a successor MOU (the current MOU expired on July 5, 2026). A tentative agreement was signed on October 14, 2026, and has been ratified by the Association.
Ø MOU Term:
o November 23, 2026, through November 21, 2027.
Ø Salary Adjustments:
o 1.5% increase, effective November 23, 2026.
Ø Ten (10) Year Retention Pay:
o Effective November 23, 2026, Correctional Sergeant’s shall be eligible to receive a 5% retention premium pay differential upon completion of 10 years of satisfactory County service in active status within the Correctional Officer I/II/Sr. and Correctional Sergeant classification series, as defined in Salary Resolution Sections 410.1 and 410.2 and upon recommendation of the employee’s Department Head. This differential will not reset upon promotion up through the Correctional Officer series. Any break in County service will reset the clock for calculation of this premium.
Ø Briefing Time:
o Sergeants shall receive overtime compensation of 0.4 hours for their daily scheduled briefing time.
Ø Health Insurance:
o During the term of the MOU the parties agree to reopen the contract for health insurance premium contribution discussions.
Ø Retirement Actuarial Study:
o The County will initiate the procurement of an actuarial study during the term of this agreement to assess the impacts and costs of potentially providing a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) to existing retirement Tiers IV and V or creating new retirement tiers with a COLA provision. The County will coordinate with Fresno County Employees Retirement Association to ensure efficiency and that statutory requirements with the County Employees Retirement Law are met.
Ø Miscellaneous:
o Addition, update, or deletion of MOU language and/or addenda.
REFERENCE MATERIAL:
BAI #37, July 8, 2025
ATTACHMENTS INCLUDED AND/OR ON FILE:
Memorandum of Understanding for Representation Unit 37
Salary Resolution Amendment - Appendix “B”
CAO ANALYST:
Sevag Tateosian