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I I I Council Meeting Minutes June 27, 1995 Page 7 Council Business. continued Fulton presented the establishment of a municipal computer lease purchase program. The recent installation of the municipal computer network has provided potential to streamline current processes. To provide employees the opportunity to improve their computer expertise, a lease purchase program is proposed. Employees will indicate their interest and then prices will be received for desired computer hardware and software through our existing vendor, Alt-Kie. The computer system will be identical to the recently purchased computers. If an employee already has an existing system, they will be given the opportunity to make modifications. The employee would make an initial contribution of $250 or 10%, whichever is less, with the balance deducted from each payroll check for a period not to exceed 36 months. At the end of the lease, a final payment of 10% or $200 will terminate the lease at which time the employee will have full ownership. The costs associated will be dependent upon employee interest. Based on initial estimates, a computer system including hardware, modem, communication software, system software, and printer would be $3,500. Benke asked if the consultant will install the software. Fulton noted that Alt-Kie will help load the necessary software and the employee will transport their system home. Samuelson asked if there is a provision in regards to an employee terminating employment before the time of the lease expiration. Fulton said that if an employee terminates within 18 months of the lease, the City has the right to take the machine back. An employee could prepay the amount without a penalty. Williams asked if this will be an alacart system. Fulton said there will be a base model consistent with the City's current system and other components can be purchased. Benke feels this is an excellent idea and commends staff. Motion by Gunderman, seconded by Samuelson, to AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO PROCEED WITH ESTABLISHING A MUNICIPAL COMPUTER LEASE PURCHASE PROGRAM. 5 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried. Fulton presented the 1995 pay plan adjustments for non-union personnel. In December 1994, Council approved the 1995 pay plan for non-union personnel based on a 2.25% increase (2% granted 1/1/95 and .5% granted 7/1/95). In June, Council approved a two year contract with the Park and Public Works Union which included a 2.5% increase 1/1/95; and a 2.5% increase 1/1/96. It is City practice to keep increases among all employee groups equal. A wage amendment of .5 % for all non- union employees, retroactive to January 1, 1995 would be in order. The 1995 budget has adequate spending to cover these increases, and the cost would be $4,500. Motion by Williams, seconded by Samuelson, to WAIVE THE READING AND ADOPT THE RESOLUTION ADJUSTING COMPENSATION RATES FOR NONwUNION PERSONNEL. 5 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried. Council Business Computer Lease Program Report 95-118 1995 Salary Adjustments for Non- Union Personnel Report 95-119 Resolution 95-055