IV.8. Approve 2015-2016 PSO Contract
December 16, 2014 Council Report 2014-134
APPROVE 2015-2016 PSO CONTRACT
Proposed Action
Staff recommends that the Council approve the following motion: Move approval of the 2015-2016
Contract with Local #143 representing Hopkins' Public Service Officers.
This action will ratify a two year contract with Local #143.
Overview
The contract calls for a 1% wage increase effective January 1, 2015, a 1% wage increase effective June 28,
2015, and a 2% wage increase in 2016. There are increases in the City contribution towards insurance in
both years. The City’s insurance premiums are increasing by 10.5% in 2015. The City’s contribution will
increase by an average of 6.6%. The City’s insurance premiums are expected to increase by 11.5% in 2016.
The contract calls for an increase in the City’s contribution of 5.4%
A new lower starting wage is also part of the contract. The new wage structure should save approximately
$4,500 per hire.
Primary Issues to Consider
How does this agreement fit in with the 2015 budget? The cost of the contract is within the 2015
budget.
Alternatives
1.Approve the contract.
2.Do not approve the contract. Staff would have to renegotiate the contract.
Staff recommends Alternative #1.
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James A. Genellie
Assistant City Manager
Financial Impact: 2015 - $8,900 2016 - $10,000 Budgeted: Y/N Yes for 2015
Source:General Fund
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