Title
Resolution to Approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Ann Arbor and Ann Arbor Police Deputy Chiefs, Teamsters Local 214, effective January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021
Memorandum
Human Resources Services recommends approval of the new Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Ann Arbor and the Ann Arbor Police Deputy Chiefs.
Budget/Fiscal Impact: The recommended changes are within the FY2020/FY2021 adopted budget.
Highlights of the negotiated agreement include:
1) Three (3) year agreement;
2) 2.75% base wage increase effective January 1 of each year of the contract, retroactive to January 1, 2019;
3) The City's actuarial contribution to the eligible DC members' Retiree Health Reimbursement Accounts (RHRA) increased from $2,500 to $3,500, retroactive to January 1, 2019;
Other major changes of the negotiated agreement include:
1) An annual wellness checkup will be offered to each Deputy Chief, to include a mental health component. The City Administrator and Chief can also request a psychological checkup at any time;
2) The car allowance has been transitioned into an equipment allowance, and Deputy Chief's will have the optional use of a take home vehicle which eliminates parking of their personal vehicles and mileage reimbursement;
City Administration recommends approval of the attached Resolution to approve the January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021 Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiated between the City and the Police Deputy Chiefs.
Staff
Prepared by: Heather Koch, Human Resources Service Partner
Reviewed by: John Fournier, Interim Human Resources & Labor Relations Director
Approved by: Howard S. Lazarus, City Administrator
Body
Whereas, The parties have reached a settlement on a new agreement, which includes a three year term (January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2021); and
Whereas, The City Administrator recommends approval of the negotiated agreement;
RESOLVED, That the City Council approve the three year colle...
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