HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 93-56I~I~OLUTION ~3- 5~
REGARDING LABOR AGRF_F-MENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
COLUMBIA I-IF_IGH'I~ AND THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF
FIR~I~I(;HTERS, LOCAL NO. 1216
Be it hereby resolved by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights that:
Whereas, negotiations have proceeded between the International Association of Firefighters,
Local 1216, representing firefighters of the City's Fire Department, and members of the City
negotiating team, nnd said negotiations resulted in an impasse between the parties on the following
issues as certified by the Minnesota Bureau of Mediation Services:
1. Strikes & Lockouts -- New, Article 4
2. Rules & Regulations -- New, Article 5.1
3. Vacation -- Usage -- Article 9.4
4. Call-Outs -- Right to Respond -- New, Article 11.1
5. Calls-Outs -- Minimum Hours -- Article 11.2
6. Overtime -- Offering of Shifts -- New, Article 11.5
7. Overtime -- Distribution -- Article 11.6
8. Court Time -- Minimum and Rate -- New, Article 11.7
9. Stand-by -- Minimum and Rate -- New, Article 11.7
10. Working Out of Class -- Eligibility -- New, Article 12.1
11. Vacation -- Accrual Rate -- Article 13.2
12. Severance Pay -- Oualification -- Article 14.8
13. Severance Pay -- Amount -- Article 14.8
14. Holidays -- Rate of Pay -- Article 16.1
15. Holidays -- Time Off -- Article 16.2
16. Health Insurance -- Employer contribution -- Article 18.1
17. Education Incentive -- Delete -- Article 20.1
18. Uniforms -- Original Issue -- Article 21.1
19. Uniforms -- Allowance -- New, Article 21.2
20. Training & Drill -- Rate of Pay -- New
21. Wage Progression -- Effective Date -- Article 24.4
22. Deferred Compensation -- Employer Contribution -- Article 24.5
23. Wages -- 1993 and 1994 -- Article 24.1
Whereas, an arbitrator was selected by the parties to determine such issues; and
Whereas, at the time of the arbitration hearing, by stipulation of the parties, all of the issues
were withdrawn except for Issue Numbers 16, 18, 19, 22, and 23, which were left for decision by the
arbitrator, and
Whereas the arbitrator hearing resulted in the following, effective January 1, 1993, for Local
1216, Firefighters, of:
1. Insurance: Employer contribution per employee, including dependent coverage
1993: $260; 1994: $270.
2. Uniforms: Original Issue: No Change.
3. Uniforms Allowance: No Change. Employer provided uniforms.
4. Deferred Compensation: City will contribute $1 per permanent and probationary
full-time employee toward the State Deferred Compensation Program for every
$1 contributed by such employee. 1993: $300; 1994: $300.
5. Wages: 1993: 2.75%; 1994: 3%.
Be it further resolved that the Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized to enter into
a contract with Local 1216 - Firefighters, effective January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1994, in
accordance with the arbitrator's award, and such contract is available for inspection at the Office of
the City Manager.
Passed this 25th day of October ,1993
Offered By: Ruer t i mann
Seconded By: Pete rson
Roll Call: A11 ayes
Date of Passage: 0c robe r 25,
1993
l/o-A~n'e'Student, 'C°unci[ S~-~etary
Donal~Murzyn, Jr., 2~la~or cx