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qrBRI94TON cW oty that W�Ao r y06, Report Number 10-085 Agenda Section VI -3 Date April 13, 2010 REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEM DESCRIPTION: Motion to Approve the 2010-2011 Master Labor Agreement Between Law Enforcement Labor Services Local No. 263 (Sergeants) and the City, of New Brighton DEPARTMENT HEAD'S APPROVAL: Dean r. Lotter, City Manager Schawn P. Johnson, Assistant to the City Manager CITY MANAGER'S APPROVAL: No comments to supplement this report�2t_ Comments attached Recommendation: City Council approval of the 2010-2011 Vaster Labor Agreement between Law Enforcement Labor Services Local (L.E.L.S) No. 263 (Sergeants) and the City of New Brighton. Legislative History: City staff and L.E.L.S. have been in contract negotiations for the past five months and have successfully negotiated a contract agreement pending City Council approval. On March 25h, both parties were able to reach a tentative agreement through the assistance of a mediator provided by the State of Minnesota Bureau of Mediation Services (BMS). The following is an overview of the City's proposed agreement between Law Enforcement Labor Services Local (L.E.L.S) No. 263 (Sergeants) and the City of New Brighton. Explanation: Duration: The City of New Brighton and L.E.L.S. No. 263 (Sergeants) have reached a tentative agreement on a two year (2010-2011) labor agreement. This is a two-year contract that will conclude on December 31, 2011. Wa �es and Insurance: The contract provides for a 0% cost of living adjustment (COLA) in 2010 and a 2% COLA increase in 2011. This equates to an increase of roughly $10,300 in 2011 in base wages and longevity pay for the Sergeants. The health insurance contribution in 2010 will remain consistent for all non-union and union employees. In 2010, the employer will contribute $560.00 per month for single health insurance, $670.00 per month for single+l health insurance and $780.00 per month for family health insurance coverage. Those employees that opt -out of the City's health insurance coverage will receive $295.00 per month that may be applied to other benefits offered in the cafeteria plan or received as additional compensation. The contract also provides for a re -opener to discuss health insurance benefits for 2011. Beginning January 1, 2011 members of L.E.L.S. Local No. 263 that have over twenty years of continuous service with the City of New Brighton will receive an additional 11 % in longevity pay over the employee's base rate of pay. The existing collective bargaining agreement