CR 06-133 Approve 2006/2007 Police Officers' Contract
November 21,2006
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Council Report 2006-133
APPROVE 2006/2007 POLICE OFFICERS' CONTRACT
Proposed Action
Staff recommends that the Council approve the following motion: Move approval of the 2006/2007
Contract for the Police Officers' Association.
This action will ratify the 2006/2007 contract with the Police Officers' Association.
Overview
The contract calls for a 2.5% wage increase effective January 1,2006, a 1 % wage increase effective June
25,2006 and a 2.5% wage increase effective January 1,2007 and a 1 % wage increase effective July 1,
2007. The contract also provides for an increase in the City's contribution for insurance of$96.00/month
for 2006. The increase will apply for employees with family, Single + 1, or Single + Children group health
insurance. There is a $60.00 increase for employees with single coverage. These employees will receive
$535.00 per month. The contract provides for an increase in the City's contribution for insurance of
$132.00/month for 2007. 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.
Primary Issues to Consider
· Why is this contract being brought forward now?
· How does this agreement fit in with the 2006/07 budget?
· How does this agreement compare to other contract settlements for 2006/07 in terms of wage and
benefit increases?
A. Genellie
istant City Manager
Financial Impact: $ $35,900 in 2006 Budgeted: Y/N Yes
Related Documents (CIP, ERP, etc.):
Notes:
Source: General Fund
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Analvsis of the Issues
Why is this contract being brought forward now?
The Police Officers' Association and the City were unable to come to agreement regarding the
amount of money that the Officers should receive for insurance. Because the Officers are an
essential unit under state law, they are not allowed to strike. Therefore, when the parties are not able
to come to agreement through negotiation, there is a mandatory mediation followed by an arbitration
assuming the mediator is unable to get the parties to agree.
The arbitration was held on October 30. The arbitrator's decision was delivered on November 17.
The City had offered insurance benefits identical to those given to the Sergeants' union. The
arbitrator agreed with the City's position.
How does this agreement fit in the budget?
The City budgeted approximately 3% for wage increases in 2006. The cost of the split increase
between January 1 and June 25 is approximately the same as a straight 3% effective January 1.
The City Council has not approved a budget for 2007. However since wages were not part of the
arbitration, the proposed 2007 budget includes the proposed wages in the contract. The amounts for
insurance are similar to what has been used for the proposed 2007 budget.
How does this agreement compare to other contract settlements for 2006/07 in terms of wage and benefit
increases?
The average settlement in 2006 was 3%. The 2007 settlements in other cities are averaging a little
over 3%.