HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-03RESOLUTION NO. 2019 -03
A resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, approving a collective
bargaining agreement between the City of Columbia Heights and Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc. Local
No. 311— Police Officers
Whereas, negotiations have proceeded between Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc. (LELS), Local No. 311,
representing Police Officers of the City, and members of the City's negotiation team; and
Whereas, said negotiations have resulted in a mutually acceptable collective bargaining agreement for
calendar years 2019 through 2021; and
Whereas, changes to the current agreement are hereby attached as Exhibit A, and a copy of said collective
bargaining agreement is available for inspection at the Office of the City Manager and is made a part hereof by
reference.
Now therefore, be it resolved that the collective bargaining agreement as negotiated, be and is hereby
established as the salary and fringe benefit program for calendar years 2019 through 2021 for LELS, Local No.
311— Police Officers, bargaining unit employees of the City; and
Be it further resolved that the Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized to execute this collective
bargaining agreement.
Passed this 14th day of January, 2019
Offered by: Williams
Seconded by: Buesgens
Roll Call: All Ayes
Donna Schmitt, Mayor
Attest:
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Katie Bruno, City Clerk /Council Secretary
Resolution 2019 -03
RESOLUTION 2019 -03
LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICES — POLICE OFFICERS /
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
2019 -2021 CBA
EXHIBIT A
Duration:
This is a three year agreement.
Wages:
Remove the 68% entry rate from the overall wage scale.
Cost of Living Adjustments:
1/1/19: 2.5% Increase
7/1/19: 0.5% Increase
1/1/20: 3% Increase
1/1/21: 3% Increase
Increase employer matching contribution to deferred compensation from $425 per year to
$450 per year effective 1/1/19.
Effective /1/20 include the Community Oriented Policing position to the list of positions
receiving assignment pay.
Holidays:
Allow Employees to select Easter or EID AI -Adha for one of their holidays. This selection must
be made by the first of each year.
Insurance:
2019: Increase Employer contribution to insurance from $865 to $895. No additional increase
to family contributions.
2020: Increase Employer contribution to insurance from $895 to $925. Additional $50
contribution to those taking family health insurance.
2021: Increase employer contribution to insurance from $925 to $955. Additional $50
contribution to those taking family health insurance.
The City reserves the right to add to, modify, delete, and /or change any portion of this proposal at anytime during the negotiation process.
2019 -2021: Increase employer contribution to HSA from $30 to $60 for employees taking a
qualifying HDHP.
2019 -2021: Increase amount employer pays into deferred compensation for employees waiving
health insurance from $200 to $250.
The City reserves the right to add to, modify, delete, and /or change any portion of this proposal at any time during the negotiation process.