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P.H. 2017-01: (PUBLIC HEARING 1ST READING)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE A LABOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE POMPANO BEACH PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS, LOCAL 1549 OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS AND THE CITY OF POMPANO BEACH, FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2016 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2019; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Fiscal Impact: $970,584)
SECOND READING: OCTOBER 10, 2016
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(Staff Contact: Ed Beecher)
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Summary Explanation/Background:
Background: The City commenced negotiations with the IAFF team on March 31, 2016 and conducted six more meetings on April 11, May 2, June 16, June 30, August 16 and August 24, 2016, which resulted in the agreement summarized below.
KEY COMPONENTS OF TENTATIVE AGREEMENT
WAGES (Article 15):
1.) 3% COLA in FY 2016-2017. Cost: $650,000
2.) Wage reopeners only in FY 2018 and FY 2019 of the contract.
Reason for wage reopener is due to: upcoming pension issues in FY 2018 associated with
2016 FL legislation on mortality tables; uncertainty on increase in property valuations;
the addition of 15 Firefighters/Paramedics to the budget with funding from contingency in
FY 2017; and infrastructure needs.
3.) Remove section placed in the agreement last contract in which merit steps would not be
part of the status quo when the contract expires.
TEMPORARY UPGRADING (Article 14):
Remove 120 hour waiting period for temporary upgrades.
STANDBY PAY (Article 11):
Raise standby pay from $1/hour to $3/hour. Affects the Fire Prevention Bureau primarily.
Cost: $ 10,000
CLASSIFICATIONS - FIRE PREVENTION (Article 12):
1.) Create New Positions in Fire Prevention: Fire Inspector II (2) at Pay Grade 30 (PG 30).
This does not increase employee count but rather represents a 5% promotion for two individuals. Cost: $8,937.76
2.) Reclassify Fire Marshall (PG 32-34). Cost: 9.3% equaling $10,346.12 increase via merit
not all in one year.
OPERATIONAL ISSUES:
1.) Protective Clothing (Article 24) has been simplified, by mutual agreement of the parties,
to eliminate references to specific brands and materials.
2.) Drug and Alcohol Testing (Article 34). Annual random drug testing to increase from 25%
to up to 75% of bargaining unit members.
3.) Safety and Health (Article 27). LifeScan procedure to do annual physical evaluations on
50% of personnel each year. Cost: $380/person $38,300/year.
PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATIONS (Article 9):
Changes in procedures and challenge process. No cost.
ASSIGNMENT PAY (Article 21):
All personnel assigned to a rescue unit receive an additional $1 per hour because the rescue units are the busiest in the department. Cost: $253,000.
COST/SAVINGS SUMMARY
ITEM COST
-Wages 3% FY 2017 $650,000 + **
reopener costs in FY’s 2018 and 2019
-Inspection Bureau $19,284
Classifications
- Rescue Unit Incentive $253,000
-LifeScan $38,300
-Standby Pay $10,000
TOTAL COST $970,584**
On October 13, 2016, the City received official notification that the proposed agreement was ratified by majority vote of the bargaining unit.
Origin of request for this action:
Fiscal impact and source of funding: $970,584 from General Fund, Fire Assessment Fees and EMS Fund. This agreement provides for several changes which are detailed in the attached memorandum. Additional net costs are estimated at $970,584.