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Goodyear council adopts MOU amendment, moves police overtime to 14‑day work period
Summary
The City Council approved an amendment to the memorandum of understanding with the Goodyear Police Officers Association and a companion change to City policy 200 that changes overtime calculations from a 7‑day/40‑hour work period to a 14‑day/80‑hour work period to provide scheduling flexibility and reduce overtime costs.
Goodyear City Council on Jan. 27 approved an amendment to the memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Goodyear Police Officers Association and a related change to City policy 200 that shifts overtime calculations for nonexempt sworn officers to a 14‑day work period.
The change adjusts the overtime threshold from 40 hours in a seven‑day work period to 80 hours in a 14‑day work period. The amendment and the policy revision passed on separate resolutions, each adopted by unanimous vote, 7‑0.
Deputy Human Resources Director Vicky Lackey told the council the change follows a department review after Chief Issett began an operational assessment in August 2024. "After careful analysis, we are recommending the following changes," Lackey said, summarizing that the alternate work period would optimize patrol scheduling and link the MOU language to the policy change.
Lackey and Chief Issett cited the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which permits agencies flexibility in establishing work periods between seven and 28 days. Chief Issett said the change would "provide a better patrol schedule that will provide better coverage for the community while also decreasing our overtime spending." He added the intent is to maintain fairness for employees while being fiscally responsible.
Council members questioned legal risk and bargaining. Council Member Cano asked for confirmation that the city had a "solid legal opinion" about the 80‑hour parameter; the city attorney and staff confirmed emergency responder scheduling exceptions under FLSA and said the proposal was developed in collaboration with the Goodyear Police Officers Association. "Yes, this was done in conjunction in collaboration with the GYPOA," staff said.
The resolution texts were read into the record by the city clerk as: "Adopt resolution number 2025‑204404 approving amendment number 1 to the 07/01/2023 through 06/30/2025 memorandum of understanding between the city of Goodyear and the Goodyear Police Officers Association" and "Adopt resolution number 2025‑2445 amending policy 200 employee compensation." Both measures passed 7‑0.
Council members said they supported the change as a near‑term tool to reduce overtime while additional hires continue. No additional implementation date was specified in the council motions.
The council approved the MOU amendment and policy change by roll call without amendment; staff will implement the 14‑day period in the city's payroll/timekeeping systems and coordinate with the union per the adopted amendments.
