CR 2013-129 Approve 2012-2014 HMEA ContractDecember 17, 2013 M Council Report 2013-129
APPROVE 2012-2014 HMEA CONTRACT
Proposed Action
Staff recommends that the Council approve the following motion: Move approval of the 2012-2014
Contract with the Hopkins Municipal Employee's Association.
This action will ratify a three year contract with HMEA, which represents the clerical and technical
employees. Settling this contract means that all the bargaining units have settled for 2014.
Overview
The contract calls for a 0% wage increase effective January 1, 2012, a 1.5% wage increase effective
January 1, 2013, a 1.5% wage increase effective July 1, 2013; a 1.5% wage increase effective January 1,
2014, and a 1.5% wage increase effective July 1, 2014. There are no increases in the City contribution
towards insurance during the life of the contract.
The 0% in 2012 follows 2% in 2011 and 0% in 2010 for HMEA.
Primary Issues to Consider
• What other economic issues are included in the new contract?
• How does this agreement fit in with the budget?
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Ja s A. Genellie
Assistant City Manager
Financial Impact: $ 201240 $0 2013-$38,300 2014-$41,000 Budgeted: Y/N Yes
Source: General Fund
Notes:
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Analysis of the Issues
What other economic issues are included in the new contract?
There are no other economic issues in the contract.
How does this agreement fit in the budget?
Having no increase in 2012 will, of course, fit within the budget for 2012. The agreement is slightly
above what was budgeted for 2013 and slightly below what was budgeted for 2014.
Alternatives
1. Approve the contract.
2. Do not approve the contract. Staff would have to renegotiate the contract.
Staff recommends Alternative # 1.