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CC Regular Session Meeting Date: 12/10/2013 By: Colleen Lasher, Administrative Services Information Title Resolution #13-12-229 to Approve the 2014 Non -Union Health Insurance Contributions and Non -Union Cost of Living Adjustments Purpose/Background: The purpose of this case is to ask the City Council to authorize non -union employee' wages and non -union health insurance contributions for 2014 as discussed at the November 26, 2013, work -session --where it was the consensus to approve a 2% non -union COLA and City health insurance contributions as proposed in option C of options A,B,C, and D. Both the COLA and health insurance contributions fall within the 2014 budget. Notification: The work -session case was quite detailed and was presented as follows: The purpose of this case is to discuss non -union employee' wages and non -union health insurance contributions for 2014 — and to consider the comparison related to the City's unionized employees. This work -session case is a follow-up to one that occurred at the July 23, 2013, work -session, "Overview of 2014 Budget Process; as well as the Personnel Committee on October 15, 2013, "Discussion Regarding 2014 Non -union Wages and City Health Insurance Contributions." As background information, the City employs 69 employees, of which 66 employees are benefit eligible. Of the 66 benefit eligible employees, 25 are non -union and 41 are union. Again, this case is specific to the City's 25 non -union employees and the 2014 budget; however, it is important to note that since the union contracts have been settled through 2014 the decisions made regarding the non -union group will have an impact on the City's internal equity and compensation structure. Note: The July 23, 2013, work -session minutes and October 15, 2013, Personnel Committee minutes are attached; as well as a summary of the City's wages, health insurance and other related documents. Note: The position identified in the attached charts as Community Development Director is currently referred to as the Development Services Manager and the City Planner is currently referred to as the Associate Planner/Environmental Coordinator; both positions are slated for reclassification. The position of Assistant to the City Administrator was not listed in the charts due to a lack of comparable data. Health Insurance Historically, the City has always offered the same health insurance contributions to all employee groups, union and non -union alike. Staff highly suggests continuing that practice in an effort to maintain internal equity, minimize the complexity of the budget, keep the payroll process streamlined, and to mirror other city's business practices. As background regarding the City's 2014 premium increases, the premiums were expected to be capped at 10% and the 2014 union contracts were negotiated based on that percentage. However,