Resolution - #21-335 - 11/23/2021

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Councilmember Woestehoff introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #21-335 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A THREE YEAR UNION CONTRACT WITH AFSCME WHEREAS, the current AFSCME contract expires on December 31, 2021; and WHEREAS, the City has reached a tentative agreement with AFSCME on all articles within the contract; and WHEREAS, Staff recommends approving the three-year contract with AFSCME, effective January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2024; and WHEREAS, the City will administer the contract as follows: 1)Duration: three years contract, effective January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2024 with AFSCME 2)Wages:  For years 2022, 2023, and 2024: 3% cost of living increase, effective on January 1st of each year; and  The following positions will receive a market rate adjustment of 2.5%, effective on January 1, 2023 and January 1, 2024:  Building Maintenance Workers  Parks, Streets and Utilities Maintenance Workers  Lead Parks and Lead Streets Maintenance Workers 3)Health Insurance: The City will make the following contributions toward group health insurance coverage for employees working 30 hours per week or more; as well as to purchase $20,000 of basic life insurance for full-time regular employees working 30 hours per week or more and employees participating in PERA phased retirement: City monthly contributions for 2022 health insurance: The employer will make the following contributions toward group health insurance coverage for employees enrolled in the City’s health plan during 2022. In addition, the City will purchase $20,000 of basic life insurance for full-time regular employees. The City's monthly contribution to health insurance premiums in 2022, not including contributions to the H.R.A./V.E.B.A. or H.S.A. are listed below.