IV.4. Approval of 2024-2026 Contract with LELS #171; LenzAdministration
CITY OF HOPKINS
City Council Report 2023-101
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Honorable Mayor and Council Members
Mike Mornson, City Manager
Ari Lenz, Assistant City Manager
October 10, 2023
Approval of 2024-2026 Contract with LELS #171
RECOMMENDED ACTION
MOTION TO Approve 2024-2026 Union Contract with LELS #171
This will ratify a three year contract with the Sergeants.
OVERVIEW
This item depends on the approval of the MOU regarding 2023 wages being presented
tonight, this item should not be adopted if there are issues with the MOU for 2023.
The contract calls for a 3.0% wage increase effective January 1, 2024, 2025 and 2026.
The wages are within budget for 2024 and the insurance contributions are consistent
with past practice and other pending union agreements.
Primary issues to consider:
•What other economic issues are included in the new contract?
•Will the agreement keep the City Market competitive?
•How does the agreement fit into the 2024 proposed budget.
Analysis of Issues
What other economic issues are included in the new contract?
The agreement implements a minor adjustment to the uniform allowance, a $50
increase in 2024, an additional $50 increase in 2025 and an additional $50 increase in
2026. Uniform allowances have not been adjusted since 2017 and staff believe a minor
increase is warranted given inflationary changes.
The agreement adds a fitness incentive of 1.0% starting in January 2025, for those
sergeants who are able to meet fitness related goals. The requirements of that program
will be adopted by July 1, 2024 by Police Administration. This incentive is consistent
with incentives provided by multiple other police agencies and we believe is necessary
to stay competitive.
Will the agreement keep the City market competitive?
The compensation in this agreement is consistent with the Citywide market study results
and we believe will put the City of Hopkins at the appropriate spot in the labor market.
How does the agreement fit into the 2024 proposed budget.
The agreement is within the budgeted amounts in the proposed budget. Estimated
budget impact in 2024 is $32,354.
SUPPORTING INFORMATION
2024-26 Union Agreement