IV.12. Approval of 2018-2020 Union Contract with Local #49; Lenz
February 5, 2018 City Council Report 2018-020
Approval of 2018-2020 Union Contract with Local #49
Proposed Action: Staff recommends the following motions: Move approval of the 2018-2020
Union Contract with Local #49 Public Works.
This will ratify a three year contract with Local #49.
Overview
The contract calls implementing the new pay structure and a 2.5% wage increase for 2018 and a
3.0% for 2019 and 2020. We have restructured insurance to three levels of coverage (single,
Single +Spouse/Children and Family) the City’s contribution was also increased for all three
levels. There is an opener solely for insurance for 2019 and 2020. Contract is within budget for
2018. Contract will be effective January 1, 2018.
Primary Issues to Consider
What other economic issues are included in the new contract?
How does this agreement fit with the 2018 Budget? The cost of the contract is within the
2018 budget, 2019 and 2020 will be added to the FMP.
Analysis of Issues
What other economic issues are included in the new contract?
We agreed to allow seasonal disruption pay for out of hour’s snow clean up and
increased the uniform allowance by $25.
How does this agreement fit with the 2018 Budget? The cost of the contract is within the 2018
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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Ari Lenz, Assistant City Manager
Financial Impact: $ Approx. $78,500 Budgeted Y/N: _Y___ Source: General
Fund/Enterprise Funds (Water, Sewer & Refuse)
Notes: Full contract available upon request