Title
Resolution to Approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Command Officers Association of Michigan (COAM), effective January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2020
Memorandum
Human Resources Services recommends approval of the new Collective Bargaining Agreement between City of Ann Arbor and the Command Officers Association of Michigan (COAM).
Budget/Fiscal Impact: The recommended changes are within the FY2018 adopted budget and are consistent with FY2019/FY2020 projections that were shared with Council.
Highlighted of the negotiated agreement include:
1) Three (3) year contract;
2) No across the board increase except for maintaining the differentials between Police Officers (AAPOA) and Sergeants as required by the contract;
3) Tuition Reimbursement increased from $2,500 to $5,000 per Fiscal Year;
4) The City's actuarial contribution increased from $2,500 to $3,500 per year for all affected COAM members in the Retiree Health Reimbursement Account;
5) One-time lump sum payment of $1,000 for COAM members who have obtained or who do obtain a Master's Degree.
City Administration recommends approval of the attached Resolution to approve the 2018-2020 Command Officers Association of Michigan (COAM) Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Staff
Prepared by: Heather Koch, Human Resources Coordinator
Reviewed by: Robyn Wilkerson, Human Resources and Labor Relations Director
Approved by: Howard S. Lazarus, City Administrator
Body
Whereas, The current agreement between the parties expired on December 31, 2017;
Whereas, The parties have reached a settlement on a new agreement, which includes a three year term (January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2020); and
Whereas, The City Administrator recommends approval of the negotiated agreement;
RESOLVED, That the City Council approve the agreed upon terms of the January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2020 collective bargaining agreement, including an increase from $2,500 to $5,000 in annual tuition reimbursement; an increase in the R...
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