CR 92-84 Approve Dispatcher Contract
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April 1, 1992 Council Report 92-84
APPROVE 1992 PSO/DISPATCHER CONTRACT
Propos d Action
Staff recommends that the Council approve the following motion: Move
approval of the 1992 Contract for the Hopkins Police Dispatcher and Public
Service Officer Association. Local #143.
This action will ratify the 1992 contract for Local 143, the PSO and
Dispatcher union.
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We have completed negotiations with the PSOs and Dispatchers. The
contract calls for a 3% wage increase and an increase of $15.00 per month
for health, life, and dental insurance.
This contract also reduces the number of years that it takes to move to
the top of the salary range from 10 to 8. Ten years was the longest in
the metropolitan area. Reducing this time does cost the City more. The
~ new salaries in this contract, therefore, go into effect April 19 instead
of being retroactive to January 1.
primary Issues to Consider
o How does this agreement compare to the amounts budgeted for wage
and benefit increases in the 1992 budget?
This agreement exceeds what was budgeted for in the 1992 budget.
Staff expects to make up the difference with budget cuts and
contingency.
o How does this agreement compare with cost of living and insurance
increases?
The cost of living in 1991 was estimated at 3.1%. This agreement
allows for a 3.0% increase. Heal th insurance rates went up
between 9% and 18%. This contract calls for a 6% increase in
insurance.
o How does this agreement compare with settlements in other cities?
Staff is aware of 17 settlements among metro area cities. The
average settlement is 3.1% for wages and $270.00 for insurance.
supporting Information
o Copies of the contract are available from the city Clerk.
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Ja s A. Genellie
ssistant City Manager