IV.6. Approval of 2021 Union Contract with L.E.L.S. #142 Public Service Officers; Lenz
January 19, 2021 City Council Report 2021-006
Approval of 2021 Union Contract with L.E.L.S #143 Public Service Officers
Proposed Action: Staff recommends the following motions: Move approval of the 2021
Contract with L.E.L.S #143 Public Service Officers.
This will ratifiy a one year contract with L.E.L.S #143 Public Service Officers.
Overview
This union consists of three Public Service Officers. Public Service Officers are responsible for
responding to citizen’s non-criminal complaints and assisting licensed police officers upon
request.
The contract calls for a 2.0% wage increase effective January 1, 2021. Insurance premiums in
2021 increased by 14.9% the City contribution will continue the previously approved formula of
splitting the increase by the amounts shown in the table below. Contract is within budget for
2021.
Employer Contribution to the
Increase
Single 95%
Single +1 75%
Single + Children 75%
Family 60%
Primary Issues to Consider
What other economic issues are included in the new contract?
How does this agreement fit with the 2021 Budget?
Analysis of Issues
What other economic issues are included in the new contract?
We adjusted the cancellation of court time when on standby rate from a flat rate of $25
to one hour of pay at one and one-half (1 ½) times the employees base rate.
We recognized the federal holidays of President’s Day and Veterans Day, which is
consistent with federal and state statute and other unions in the City. Accrual levels were
not adjusted since the union previously received essentially floating holiday hours for this
time but Employees will be eligible to receive holiday benefits while working these
hours.
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We agreed that for hours worked on a holiday in excess of an employee’s regular
scheduled shift, that we will compensate employees at two (2) times their regular base
rate of pay.
We adjusted training pay to increase by $0.50 per hour for a total of $2.00 per hour.
How does this agreement fit with the 2021 Budget?
The cost of the contract is within the 2021 budget.
Options
1. Approve the contract.
2. Do not approve the contract. Staff would have to renegotiate the contract.
Staff recommends Options #1.
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Ari Lenz, Assistant City Manager
Financial Impact: Approx. $9,000 Budgeted Y/N: _Y___ Source: General Fund
Notes: Full copy of contract available upon request.