Title
Ratification of Agreement Between the International Association of Firefighters - District Chiefs (IAFF - DC) Local 2157 Bargaining Unit and the City of Gainesville for October 1, 2008 through September 30, 2011 (B)
This item proposes the ratification of the Agreement between the International Association of Firefighters - District Chiefs (IAFF-DC) Bargaining Unit and the City of Gainesville.
Explanation
This Agreement has been reached through negotiations between the International Association of Firefighters - District Chiefs (IAFF-DC) Bargaining Unit and the City of Gainesville, and was ratified by the International Association of Firefighters - District Chiefs (IAFF-DC) Bargaining Unit on October 9, 2008. This Agreement extends the current Collective Bargaining Agreement through September 30, 2011.
A copy of the Agreement is on file in the Office of the Clerk of the Commission. After November 6, 2008, the Agreement will be on file in the Human Resources Department.
A salary survey was conducted in conjunction with these negotiations. The survey indicated that Gainesville District Chiefs are paid approximately 5.83% below the Florida market. Assuming the market will move at a rate of 2% in year 1 of this Agreement and 3% in years 2 and 3 of this Agreement; these increases will put Gainesville District Chiefs within 0.33 % of the market.
Fiscal Note
The three-year average increase is 4.5%. The Union has decided to direct 2% of each individual's salary to a Retiree Health Savings Plan. The funds for FY2009 and FY 2010 are included in the budget. The costs for FY2011 will be addressed in the budget preparation process.
Recommendation
The City Commission ratify the Agreement between the International Association of Firefighters - District Chiefs (IAFF-DC) Bargaining Unit and the City of Gainesville extending the Agreement through September 30, 2011.