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For officer pay it is recommended that for whatever the Chief receives, the other officers receive a prorated portion. With Ramsey's current complement and structure of the department it is recommended that the Assistant Chief receive 70% of Chief pay, Captains receive 35% and Lieutenants receive 20% of the Chief level. This appears to be comparable to pay relationships in similar departments. We believe for 1995 the rate of pay for the Chief should be set at $1,200/year. Further, that pay for this position be evaluated again prior to the budget process for t996 wages. Given that, the other officer annual wages for t995 are recommended as: Assistant Chief $840 Captains $420 We are not recommending a wage increase for the Lieutenants, Secretary or Training Officer positions in 1995, with a re-evaluation for 1996. As part of the above, the Fire Chief has suggested that he would like to discuss a merit pay plan for the officers. The proposal would be within the wage parameters stated above. We wot~ld intend to prepare ~t specific proposal prior to 1996. The 1995 cost increase of the above is estimated to be $8,731.43. The 1995 budget allocation for Fire Department wage increases is $8,073.75, which results in a budget shortfall of $657.68. We believe this amount could be reallocated fron~ the contingency fund without major impact on the proposed 1995 budget. Recommendation: Increase non-probationary Fire Department increment pa}, for 1995 calls to $6.85/increment with a second increase to $7.20 for 1996. Retain the pay for drills, meetings, and probationary employees at $5.00 per increment. Set .'mnuttl officer wages for 1995 as follows: Chief $1,200 Assistant Chief $ 840 Captains $ 420 Lieutenants $ 240 Secretar3,, $ 180 Training Officer $ 180 Committee Action: Approve staff recommendations and forward to City Council. Review Checklist: City Administrator Adminisu'arive Services Manager Fire Chief Finance Officer PC: 10/11/94