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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-13RESOLUTION NO. 2019 -13 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. 342 — Police Sergeants Whereas, negotiations have proceeded between Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc. (LELS), Local No. 342, representing Police Sergeants 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. 342 — Police Sergeants, 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: Katie Bruno, City Clerk /Council Secretary Resolution 2019 -13 RESOLUTION 2019 -13 LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICES — POLICE SERGEANTS / CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 2019 -2021 CBA EXHIBIT A Duration: This is a three year agreement. Wages: Cost of Living Adjustments: 1/1/19: 3% Increase ( +0.5% Internal Equity Adjustment) 1/1/20: 3% Increase ( +1% Internal Equity Adjustment) 1/1/21: 3% Increase ( +1% Internal Equity Adjustment) Increase employer matching contribution to deferred compensation from $425 per year to $450 per year effective 1/1/19. Employee shall receive $4.00 per hour for each hour of their shift spent performing Field Training Officer (FTO) duties. 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. 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.