IV.13. Approval of 2018-2020 Union Contract with Police Officers Association; Lenz
February 5, 2018 City Council Report 2018-021
Approval of 2018-2020 Union Contract with Police Officers Association
Proposed Action: Staff recommends the following motions: Move approval of the 2018-2020
Contract with Police Officers Association.
This will ratify a three year contract with Police Officers Association.
Overview
The contract calls for a 2.5% wage increase effective January 1, 2018, a 3.0% increase for 2019
and 2020. The wages within the contract fit within the City’s new pay structure. 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.
Analysis of Issues
What other economic issues are included in the new contract?
We implemented a monthly stipend for the school resource officer of $300.00 per
month and added $25 per day of on-call pay for the positions that are on-call effective
7/1.
How does this agreement fit with the 2018 Budget?
The cost of the contract is within the 2018 budget, the stipend and on-call pay can be fit
into the current 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. 60,000 Budgeted Y/N: _Y___ Source: General Fund
Notes: Full copy of contract available upon request.