CR 04-184 Approve 2004/05 Dispatcher's Contract
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. APPROVE 2004/2005 DISPATCHER'S CONTRACT
Proposed Action
Staff reconunends that the Council approve the following motion: Move approval of the 2004/2005
Contract for the Dispatcher's and Public Service Officer's Union.
This action will ratify the 2004/2005 contract with L.E.L.S. LOCAL #143 the union that represents the
Dispatchers and the Public Service Officers.
Overview
The contract calls for a 1. 75% wage increase effective January 1, 2004, a 1.25% wage increase effective
June 27, 2004 and a 2.0% wage increase effective January 1, 2005. The contract also provides for an
increase in the City's contribution for insurance of $50.00/month for 2004. The increase will apply for
employees with family, Single + I, or Single + Children group health insurance. There is no increase for
employees with single coverage. These employees will continue to receive $475.00 per month. Employees
hired after July 1, 2004, who have single insurance, will receive a maximum of $475.00. 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?
Supportin2: Information
. A copy of the contract is available from the Assistant City Manager.
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Jam A. Genellie
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Financial Impact $ $11,300 Budgeted: Y/N Yes Source: General Fund
. Related Documents (ClP, ERP, etc.):
Notes:
Council Report 2004-
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Analvsis of the Issues
What other economic issues are included in the new contract?
. Employees will receive one additional vacation day per year beginning in 2005.
. Employees will receive time and one-half when the have to work on Christmas Eve.
. Each member of the bargaining unit will receive a lump sum payment of $300.00 in 2004 in lieu of the
extra day off that the other bargaining units received.
How does this agreement fit in the budget?
The City budgeted 2.5% for wage and benefit increases in 2004. The cost of the wage and insurance
increase is within the budget.
The 2% increase for 2005 meets the goal set out in the preliminary budget.
How does this agreement compare to contract settlements in other cites for 2004/05 in terms of wage
increases?
2004 settlements for other cities were generally in the range of 3%. The average settlement for 2005
is between 2.5 and 3%.
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Alternatives
1. Approve the contract. Retroactive pay and benefit increases will be included in the next payroll.
2, Do not approve the contract. Staff would have to renegotiate the contract.
Staff recommends Altemative # 1.
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