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<br />I~ <br /> <br />the city that works {or you <br /> <br />Re ort Number: <br />A enda Section: <br />Re ort Date <br />Council Meetin <br /> <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION <br /> <br />ITEM DESCRIPTION: Consideration to 2007 Master Labor Agreement between Law <br />Enforcement Labor Senrices Local No. 263 (Sergeants) and the City of New Brighton <br />DEPARTMENT HEAD'S APPROVAL: <br />CITY MANAGER'S APPROVAL: <br />No comments to supplement this report Comments attached <br /> <br />Recommendation: <br />To approve the 2007 Master Labor Agreement between Law Enforcement Labor Services Local <br />No. 263 (Sergeants) and the City of New Brighton. <br /> <br />Legislative History: <br /> <br />Financial Impact: <br />The contract effective date is January 1, 2007 so the increases in wages, insurance, and other <br />benefits will impact the 2007 budget. The 2007 budget incorporated adequate funding for wages <br />and insurance contributions. <br /> <br />. Explanation: <br /> <br />Duration <br />This is a one-year contract that will conclude December 31, 2007. <br /> <br />Wae:es and Insurance <br />The contract provides for a 2% cost ofliving adjustment (COLA) effective January l, 2007 and <br />another 2% wage increase on July l, 2007, resulting in a net increase of3%. The health <br />insurance contribution in 2007 is also consistent with that received by both the Patrol Officers <br />and the non union. In 2007, the employer will contribute $470 for single health insurance and <br />$660 for family health insurance. Those employees that opt-out of health coverage will receive <br />$250/month <br /> <br />Uniform Allowance <br />The uniform allowance is increased to $650 per employee, including an increase to $l50 <br />maximum for the purchase of sunglasses. <br /> <br />C-- )L <br /> <br /> <br />Dean R. Lotter <br />. City Manager <br /> <br />I:\COUNCILIREPORTS\2007\Admin\Sergeants 2007 Contracl.doc <br />