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• discussion at Monday night's meeting as this is one of the items that is of most concern to the Council and firefighters. The proposal includes several other new pay issues: Firefighter pay would be included as part of the pay resolution so that the firefighters would receive the same cost of living increase that all other City employees receive. The pay structure would be changed so captains and assistant chiefs would be paid at a higher rate, and probationary firefighters would receive less than the base rate. Currently, all firefighters are paid $8.00 per hour with the exception of assistant chiefs who are paid $9.00 per hour. Based on the proposal, probationary firefighters would be paid $7.00 per hour, firefighters $8.00 per hour, apparatus officers $9.00 per hour, captains $9.00 per hour, and assistant chiefs $10.00 per hour. Keep in mind that the additional per hour pay would not change the calculation for total hourly pay and the amount the City would be required to contribute. Additional pay for extra training was also added. The Task Force also felt that it was appropriate that firefighters who take the initiative to become more well trained should receive some benefit. The proposal calls for an increase of $.50 per hour for the first 60 hours of formal training and an additional $.25 per hour increase for each additiona175 hours of formal training. Formal training means that it is training above and beyond the department's training requirements as • determined by the Fire Chief. The major component of the proposal is a change in the pension plan from defined benefit to defined contribution. Many firefighters support the change to a defined contribution method as long as the majority of the compensation portion of the proposal is approved as presented. Following the joint meeting on Monday, it is anticipated that the fire membership will take an official vote on changing the bylaws to call for a defined contribution pension plan. We will then proceed with making all necessary bylaw changes related to the pension plan plus any other changes which the City Attorney feels are appropriate. Finally, a copy of the February 2, 1995, Task Force meeting minutes is attached for your information. All members of the Task Force will be in attendance on Monday to answer questions and further explain the proposal. After the Council takes action. on the proposal, the fire department will vote on it; if it is approved the by-laws will be updated and presented to the Council for approval. • council:jntfdcc