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At the October 15, 2013; Personnel Committee, the minutes reflect that the Committee was concerned about authorizing pay increases for the non -union group; it was stated that the non -union group is among the highest paid employees in the City. There are factors that should be considered with regard to a decision not to authorize a COLA to non -union employees: 1) Most of the above listed non -union positions are not eligible for overtime compensation and work a number of extra hours, including night meetings; 2) Most of the non -union positions require advanced education; 3) Most of the positions are already below the market when comparing 2013 data, and 4) considering that LELS will be getting 2% COLA plus a 2% market adjustment in 2014 and AFSCME will be getting 2% COLA plus 1% market adjustment in 2014, the wage scales show a narrowing margin. Please see the attached graph documenting the market study. Timeframe: A case to authorize the non -union wages and health insurance contributions will be brought forward at the December 10, 2013, regular City Council meeting to be adopted as part of the 2014 budget. Funding Source: The funding required for the non -union COLA and health insurance contributions are included in the 2014 preliminary budget and will be covered in detail as they related to the 2014 budget discussion this evening. Responsible Party(ies): Colleen Lasher, Human Resources manager Outcome: Agreement on a contribution for health insurance for all employees, and a wage adjustment for non -union employees. Discuss market comparisons. Wages and Health Ins. Overview 07-23-13 Work -session PC Minutes 10-15-13 Compensation Seciton of Personnel Policy Sample Compensaiton Guidelines HR Wage Tables 2014 Health Contribution Option ABC D Attachments Form Review Inbox Reviewed By Date Kurt Ulrich Kurt Ulrich 11/21/2013 05:56 PM Form Started By: Colleen Lasher Started On: 11/20/2013 06:48 PM Final Approval Date: 11/21/2013