Title
Ratification of Amendment to the Agreement with the International Association of Firefighters - District Chiefs (IAFF - DC), Local No. 2157 Collective Bargaining Agreement for October 1, 2005 - September 30, 2008 (B)
This item proposes the ratification of an amendment to the Agreement between the International Association of Firefighters - District Chiefs (IAFF - DC), Local No. 2157 Bargaining Unit and the City of Gainesville.
Explanation
This Amendment was ratified by the International Association of Firefighters - District Chiefs (IAFF - DC), Local No. 2157 Bargaining Unit on June 23, 2008. It involves a retroactive increase in base wages for three (3) Fire District Chiefs to correspond to the base wage of a more recently promoted District Chief. It also involves lump sum payments to each of the three employees, to reflect a retroactive adjustment back to January 21, 2008, covering all compensation calculated off-base wages, with the exception of paramedic certification pay, which will be paid later.
Fiscal Note
Funds in the amount of $5,352.89 are currently budgeted in the FY 2008 budget.
Recommendation
The City Commission ratify the Amendment to the Agreement between the International Association of Firefighters - District Chiefs (IAFF - DC), Local No. 2157 Bargaining Unit and the City of Gainesville, extending through September 30, 2008.