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BILL NO. 21-737Res.No:          6665

Agenda Title:

21-737 - A resolution authorizing an agreement with the International Association of Firefighters, Local 781, for the term of January 1, 2021, through December 31, 2025.
Recommendations:

City Council approval is required to ratify the agreement in substantially the same form as presented. 
Executive Summary:

City staff has worked with the Local 781's negotiating committee since last Spring to develop an agreement effective January 1, 2021.  
Background:

Provisions of the agreement include the following:

  • 0% annual wage adjustment in 2020-21 for all positions. 
  • 3% annual wage adjustment in Years 2-5 for Fire Captain and Inspector positions.
  • 2% annual wage adjustment in Years 2-5 for Firefighter and Fire Equipment Operator positions. 
  • New sick leave payout program for new hires and those with less than 10 years of service that elect to opt-in in which the City would make an annual contribution to a 401a account in lieu of sick leave payouts upon separation from the City. 
  • Miscellaneous operational provisions.

 

Emergency Justification:

 



Fiscal Impact:

The projected fiscal impact over the term of the agreement is $2,820,000, representing a 20 percent increase over 2019-20 FY actuals. 

 

Funds will be budgeted in the following accounts in future years:

Fund 002: 4611, 4621, 4622, 4631, 4641, 4651, 4661

Fund 015: 4650

Fund 017: 4671



Department:          City ManagerContact Person:          Adam Norris


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ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionType
IAFF Contract ResolutionResolution
IAFF Contract AgreementBackup Material