CR 2004-020 Approve 2004/05 Local 49 Contract
March 3, 2004 .~ Council Report 2004-020
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APPROVE 2004/05 LOCAL 49 CONTRACT
Proposed Action
Staff recommends that the Council approve the following motion: Move approval of the 2004-2005
Contract for Local 49 retroactive to January L 2004.
This action will ratify the 2004/05 contract for the Public Works' employees.
Overview,
The contract calls for a 1.5% wage increase effective January 1, 2004, a 1.5% wage increase effective June
27, 2004, and a 2% increase effective January 1, 2005. The contract also provides for an increase in,the
City's contribution for insurance of $55.00/month for 2004. The increase will apply for employees with
family, Single +1, or Single + Children group health insurance. There is no increase for employees with
single coverage. Employees hired after January 1, 2004, who have. single insUrance, will receive single
health, dental; and life insurance at a cost not to exceed $450.00. For 2005 the increase in the City's
contribution for health insurance will equal 1/2 of the average increase in family insurance. Again, there
will be no increase for employees with single coverage.
. Primary Issues to Consider
. What other economic issues are included in the new contract?
. How does this agreement fit in with the 2004/05 budget?
. How does this 'agreement compare to other contract settlements .for 2004/05 in terms' of wage and
benefit increases?
Supportint! Information
. A copy of the contract is available from the Assistant City Manager.
1 es A. Genellie
ssistant City Manager
Financial hnpact: $ $24,700 in 2004 Budgeted: Y IN Yes Source: General & Utility Funds
. Related Documents (CIP, ERP, etc.):
Notes:
Council Report 2004-020
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Analvsis of the Issues
What other economic issues are included in the new contract?
. Call Back - the. minimum amount of time for which an employee,will be paid for being called back to
work for an emergency has been changed from 2 hours to 2 1/2 hours
. Employees will receive one additional vacation day per year.
How does this agreement fit in the budget?
The City budgeted 2.5% for wage and benefit increases in 2004. The total cost of. the proposed
settlement is within the budget.
The City Council has not approved a budget for 2005. The 2% increase in wages, however, is less than
what the finance department has been using for planning purposes.
How does this agreement compare to other contract settlements' for 2004/05 in terms of wage and benefit
increases?
2004 settlements for other cities have generally been in the r1IDge of 3%. There are not enough 2005
settlements to determine.a trend.
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