CR 10-114 Approve 2010-2011 Dispatch ContractC
October 5, 2010
Proposed Action
Council Report 2010-114
APPROVE 2010-2011 DISPATCHER CONTRACT
Staff recommends that the Council approve the following motion: Move approval of the 2010/2011
Contract with L.E.L.S. LOCAL #143 representing Hopkins' Dispatchers and Public Service Officers.
This action will ratify the 2010/2011 contract with the Dispatchers and PSOs.
Overview
The contract calls for a 0% wage increase for 2010 and a 2% wage increase effective January 1, 2011. The
contract also provides for identical insurance provisions as were agreed to for the Sergeants and HMEA in
2010 and HMEA for 2011.
Primary Issues to Consider
• • What other economic issues are included in the new contract?
• How does this agreement fit in with the 2010-2011 budget?
• How does this agreement compare to other contract settlements for 2010-2011 in terms of wage and
benefit increases?
James A. Genellie
Assistant City Manager
Financial Impact: $ 2010 - $5,208 Budgeted: Y/N Yes Source: General Fund
Related Documents (CIP, ERP, etc.):
Notes: Estimated cost for 2011 - $36,755
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Analysis of the Issues
What other economic issues are included in the new contract?
There is a small increase in the uniform budget as well as a change in the way overtime is handled
on several holidays.
How does this agreement fit in the budget?
The wage and insurance amounts agreed to for 2010 are within the budget. The preliminary 2011
budget approved by the City Council includes the proposed wage & insurance amounts.
How does this agreement compare to other contract settlements for 2010 in terms of wage increases?
2010 settlements for other cities have generally been at 0%. There are only a few 2011 settlements.
Alternatives
1. Approve the contract. 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 Alternative #1.
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