Florida State Lodge, Fraternal Order of Police, on Behalf of Hialeah Lodge 12 v. City of Hialeah, Florida, a Municipal Corporation

In this case we affirm the district court’s determination that section 447.403 is constitutional and that the city of Hialeah, Florida’s reduction of sick leave and vacation benefits did not constitute a substantive due process violation or unconstitutionally impair the obligation of contract.

FACTS

In 1984, appellant, Florida State Lodge, Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), engaged in collective bargaining negotiations with the City of Hialeah, Florida (City), pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 447, Part II, Florida Statutes. After lengthy negotiations, the parties reached an “impasse” as…