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Request for Action To Item Number Mayor and City Council 4.5 Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by Consent March 15, 2021 Lauren Wipper, Human Resources Manager Item Description Reviewed by Master Labor Agreement Between the City of Cal Portner, City Administrator Elk River and Law Enforcement Labor Services Reviewed by Local #231 Action Requested Approve, by motion, the Master Labor Agreement (Contract) Between the City of Elk River and Law Enforcement Labor Services Local #231 for January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2022. Background/Discussion The city police patrol labor union (LELS #231) agreed to terms of a new contract are consistent with previous Council discussions. The new terms are as follows: Uniforms The uniform language was changed to provide complete issue uniforms to new officers, no allowance in year two, $900.00 in year three, and then decreasing the uniform allowance amounts in future years. The city will also develop a Load Bearing Vest (LBV) program and pay for LBVs and their replacement. The required uniform list has been added as Appendix B. Sick Leave Employees will continue to earn 12 days of sick leave per year until they accumulate a bank of 960 hours. They will then earn eight days per year. At this accrual rate once each year half of their accrued sick leave for the year will be paid into the employee’s Post Employment Health Care Savings Plan (PEHCSP). Vacation Leave 40/40/40 Option has been added. Employees can cash in 40 hours of vacation provided they use 40 hours and have 40 remaining in their vacation bank. Wages General increase of 3% and market adjustment of 1% on January 1, 2021. July 1, 2021, possible market adjustment of up to 0.5% retro to January 1, 2021. January 1, 2022, 3% general wage increase. July 1, 2022, possible market adjustment up to 1.5% retro to January 1, 2022. Health Care Savings Employee contributions will be tiered based on years of service. Shift Differential Increased from $0.50 to $0.75. Financial Impact The January 1, 2021, general increase is included in the 2021 budget. The city savings from decreasing uniform allowance is expected to offset the cost of the LBVs during the scheduled rotational replacement of body armor. The wage market adjustment, sick leave PEHSCP and shift differential will be absorbed by the current department budget. The Elk River Vision A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity. Updated: August 2020