City of
Common
Council Report
Meeting
Date: 05-06-08
Item
No.:
Recommendation: That the Common Council concur with the
Personnel Committee’s recommendation to approve a Side Letter of Agreement with
the Fire Fighter’s Union, the International Association of Fire Fighters Local
1848 that establishes step up pay for the Battalion Chief position, as follows.
Article 32 Additional Compensation
B. 9. A lieutenant who is temporarily assigned to and who accepts the position as acting battalion chief when his/her battalion chief is not available for recall shall receive the pay of a battalion chief. No compensation will be provided for any assignment of less than two (2) hours. No premium pay above battalion chief rate will be provided for a lieutenant/paramedic. This addendum is retroactive to January 21, 2008
Background: With the restructuring of the Fire Department
and the creation of the position of Battalion Chief, there is a need to
establish a contractual protocol for payment when a Fire Lieutenant assumes
temporary duties of the Battalion Chief.
The Personnel Committee met with representatives from Local 1848 on
March 18, 2008 and negotiated language that was tentatively accepted by the
union, the fire chief, and the personnel committee members. The language was subsequently approved by the
Local 1848 rank and file at their April 10, 2008 meeting.
Fiscal Impact: The financial impact associated with this provision
is estimated to be $4,200 for 2008.
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Prepared and Submitted by: Patrick DeGrave City Administrator |
Fiscal Review by: Pamela Bauer, CMC City Clerk |