HomeMy WebLinkAbout13.B.2. Ratification of 2011 Sergeants Union Contract City of Shakopee
MEMORANDUM
REVISED
TO: Mayor and City Council
Mark McNeill, City Administrator 1 3 • a
FROM: Kris Wilson, Assistant City Administrator
SUBJECT: Ratification of 2011 Sergeants Union Contract
DATE: March 10, 2011
Introduction
The City Council is asked to authorize the appropriate individuals to sign the attached labor
agreement with Law Enforcement Labor Services, representing the City's 7 police sergeants.
Background
Negotiations for a labor contract with both Sergeants and patrol officers have been underway for
several months. A recent mediation session resulted in an agreement with the patrol officers union
and a nearly identical agreement has been reached with the Sergeants union. The terms of the
agreement are:
> 1 year contract (January 1— December 31, 2011);
> A 1% general wage increase effective January 1 and another 1% increase effective July 1;
> A $25 increase in the annual uniform allowance, bringing it to $825 per year;
*- Adjustment of the ycars of scrvicc necessary to allow for vacation accrual up to 300 hours
from 11 15 ycars of scrvicc to 5 15 y ars of scrvicc.
The agreement with the Sergeants union is identical to the agreement with the patrol union in terms
of duration, wage increases and uniform allowance. It does not include two language changes
agreed to with the patrol officers because they are not applicable to the Sergeants or the change in
vacation accrual limits.
Budget Impact
The proposed agreement will result in wage and benefit costs that are $10,095 more than under the
current contract. The City had budgeted for some increase but this amount is $3,318 higher than the
1% that was originally planned. Fortunately, this amount can be accommodated within the Police
Department's adopted budget due the existence of a vacant staff position.
Relationship to Vision
This item relates to Goal E: Deliver effective and efficient public services by a staff of well- trained,
caring and professional employees.
Recommendation
The City Administrator and I recommend approval of the proposed contract. Given the current
economy, the City would like to hold additional costs down to a bare minimum. However, the
proposed contract was negotiated in good faith, brings officer pay closer to the average pay in
comparable cities, and maintains equity between the patrol officers and Sergeants.
Requested Action
The Council is asked to authorize the appropriate officials to enter into the negotiated 2011 labor
agreement with Law Enforcement Labor Services on behalf of the City's Police Sergeants.
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
DATE:
Mayor and City Council
Mark McNeill, City Administrator
City of Shakopee
MEMORANDUM
Kris Wilson, Assistant City Administrator
Ratification of 2011 Sergeants Union Contract
March 10, 2011
13. a.a.
Introduction
The City Council is asked to authorize the appropriate individuals to sign the attached labor agreement with
Law Enforcement Labor Services, representing the City's 7 police sergeants.
Background
Negotiations for a labor contract with both Sergeants and patrol officers have been underway for several
months. A recent mediation session resulted in an agreement with the patrol officers union and a nearly
identical agreement has been reached with the Sergeants union. The terms of the agreement are:
➢ 1 year contract (January 1 — December 31, 2011);
➢ A 1% general wage increase effective January 1 and another 1% increase effective July 1;
➢ A $25 increase in the annual uniform allowance, bringing it to $825 per year;
➢ Adjustment of the years of service necessary to allow for vacation accrual up to 300 hours from 11 — 15
years of service to 5 — 15 years of service.
The agreement with the Sergeants union is identical to the agreement with the patrol union in terms of duration,
wage increases and uniform allowance. It does not include two language changes agreed to with the patrol
officers because they are not applicable to the Sergeants.
Budget Impact
The proposed agreement will result in wage and benefit costs that are $10,095 more than under the current
contract. The City had budgeted for some increase but this amount is $3,318 higher than the 1% that was
originally planned. Fortunately, this amount can be accommodated within the Police Department's adopted
budget due the existence of a vacant staff position.
Relationship to Vision
This item relates to Goal E: Deliver effective and efficient public services by a staff of well- trained, caring and
professional employees.
Recommendation
The City Administrator and I recommend approval of the proposed contract. Given the current economy, the
City would like to hold additional costs down to a bare minimum. However, the proposed contract was
negotiated in good faith, brings officer pay closer to the average pay in comparable cities, and maintains equity
between the patrol officers and Sergeants.
Requested Action
The Council is asked to authorize the appropriate officials to enter into the negotiated 2011 labor agreement
with Law Enforcement Labor Services on behalf of the City's Police Sergeants.
LABOR AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF SHAKOPEE
AND
LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICES, INC.
Police Sergeants
Effective January 1 through December 31, 20110
INDEX
ARTICLE PAGE
I PURPOSE OF AGREEMENT 4
II RECOGNITION 4
III DEFINITIONS 4
IV EMPLOYER SECURITY 5
V EMPLOYER AUTHORITY 5
VI UNION SECURITY 5
VII EMPLOYEE RIGHTS - GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 6
VIII SAVINGS CLAUSE 8
IX SENIORITY 8
X DISCIPLINE 9
XI CONSTITUTIONAL PROTECTION 10
XII WORK SCHEDULE 10
XIII OVERTIME 10
XIV COURT TIME 10
XV CALL BACK TIME 11
XVI WORKING OUT CLASSIFICATION 11
XVII INSURANCE 11
XVIII STANDBY 11
XIX UNIFORMS 11
XX LONGEVITY 11
XXI HOLIDAYS 12
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ARTICLE
INDEX
PAGE
XXII VACATIONS 13
XXIII SICK LEAVE 13
XXIV BEREAVEMENT LEAVE 13
XXV SEVERANCE PAY 14
XXVI POST EMPLOYMENT HEALTH CARE SAVINGS PLAN 14
XXVII INJURY ON DUTY 14
XXVIII POST LICENSE 14
XXIX WAIVER 14
XXX COMPENSATION FOR SERGEANTS ASSIGNED TO SPECIAL DUTY... 15
XXXI. COMP TIME BUY BACK 15
XXXII DURATION 15
APPENDIX A - WAGES 16
APPENDIX B - PERFORMANCE PAY SYSTEM 17
APPENDIX C - POST EMPLOYMENT HEALTH CARE SAVINGS PLAN 20
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ARTICLE I. PURPOSE OF AGREEMENT
LABOR AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF SHAKOPEE
AND
LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICES
This agreement is entered into as of January 1, 201107 between the City of Shakopee, hereinafter
called the Employer, and the Law Enforcement Labor Services, hereinafter called the Union.
It is the intent and purpose of this Agreement to:
1.1 Establish procedures for the resolution of disputes concerning this Agreement's
interpretation and/or application and
1.2 Place in written form, the parry's agreement, upon terms and conditions of employment
for the duration of this Agreement.
ARTICLE II. RECOGNITION
2.1 The Employer recognizes the Union as the exclusive representative, under Minnesota
Statutes§ 179A.03, Subd. 8, for all Police Personnel in the following job classification:
Police Sergeant
2.2 In the event the Employer and the Union are unable to agree as to the inclusion or
exclusion of a new or modified job class, the issue shall be submitted to the Bureau of
Mediation Services for determination.
ARTICLE III. DEFINITIONS
3.1 UNION: The Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc., (Local No. 279).
3.2 UNION MEMBER: A member of the Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc., (Local
No. 279).
3.3 EMPLOYEE: A member of the exclusively recognized bargaining unit.
3.4 DEPARTMENT: The Shakopee Police Department.
3.5 EMPLOYER: The City of Shakopee
3.6 CHIEF: The Chief of the Shakopee Police Department.
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3.7 UNION OFFICER: Officer elected or appointed by the Law Enforcement Labor
Services, Inc., (Local No. 279).
3.8 OVERTIME: Work performed at the express authorization of the Employer in excess of
the employee's scheduled shift.
3.9 SCHEDULED SHIFT: A consecutive work period including rest breaks and a lunch
break.
3.10 REST BREAKS: Periods during the Scheduled Shift, during which the employee
remains on continual duty and is responsible for assigned duties.
3.11 STRIKE: Concerted action in failing to report for duty, the willful absence from one's
position, the stoppage of work, slow - down, or abstinence in whole or in part from the
full, faithful and proper performance of the duties of employment for the purposes of
inducing, influencing or coercing a change in the conditions or compensations or the
rights, privileges or obligations of employment.
ARTICLE IV. EMPLOYER SECURITY
The Union agrees that during the life of this Agreement that the Union will not cause, encourage,
participate in or support any strike, slow -down or other interruption of or interference with, the
normal functions of the Employer.
ARTICLE V. EMPLOYER AUTHORITY
5.1 The Employer retains the full and unrestricted right to operate and manage all manpower,
facilities and equipment; to establish functions and programs; to set and amend budgets;
to determine the utilization of technology; to establish and modify the organizational
structure; to select, direct and determine the number of personnel; to establish work
schedules and perform any inherent managerial function not specifically limited by this
Agreement.
5.2 Any term and condition of employment not specifically established or modified by this
Agreement shall remain solely within the discretion of the Employer to modify, establish
or eliminate.
ARTICLE VI. UNION SECURITY
6.1 The Employer shall deduct from the wages of Employees who authorize such a
deduction, in writing, an amount necessary to cover monthly Union dues. Such monies
shall be submitted as directed by the Union.
6.2 The Union may designate employees from the bargaining unit to act as a steward and an
alternate and shall inform the employer, in writing, of such choice and changes in the
position of steward and/or alternate.
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6.3 The Employer shall make space available on the employee bulletin board for posting
Union notice(s) and announcement(s).
6.4 The Union agrees to indemnify and hold the Employer harmless against any and all
claims, suits, orders, judgments brought or issued against the Employer as a result of any
action taken or not taken by the Employer under the provisions of this Article.
ARTICLE VII. EMPLOYEE RIGHTS - GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
7.1 Definition of a Grievance. A grievance is defined as a dispute or disagreement as to the
interpretation or application of the specific terms and conditions of this Agreement.
7.2 Union Representatives. The Employer will recognize Representatives designated by the
Union as the grievance representatives of the bargaining unit having the duties and
responsibilities established by this Article. The Union shall notify the Employer, in
writing, of the names of such Union Representatives and of their successors when so
designated, as provided by Section 6.2 of this Agreement.
7.3 Processing of a Grievance. It is recognized and accepted by the Union and the Employer
that the processing of grievances as hereinafter provided, is limited by the job duties and
responsibilities of the employees and shall therefore be accomplished during normal
working hours only when consistent with such employee duties and responsibilities. The
aggrieved employee and a Union representative shall be allowed a reasonable amount of
time without loss in pay when a grievance is investigated and presented to the Employer
during normal working hours provided that the employee and the Union representative
have notified and received the approval of the designated supervisor, who has
determined that such absence is reasonable and would not be detrimental to the work
programs of the Employer.
7.4 Procedure. Grievances, as defined by Section 7.1, shall be resolved in conformance with
the following procedure.
Step 1
An employee claiming a violation concerning the interpretation or application of this
Agreement shall, within twenty -one (21) calendar days after such alleged violation has
occurred, present such grievance to the employee's supervisor as designated by the
Employer. The Employer - designated representative will discuss and give an answer to
such Step 1 grievance within ten (10) calendar days after receipt. A grievance not
resolved in Step 1 and appealed by Step 2 shall be placed in writing, setting forth the
nature of the grievance, the facts on which it is based, the provision or provisions of the
Agreement allegedly violated, the remedy requested and shall be appealed to Step 2
within ten (10) calendar days after the Employer - designated representative's fmal answer
in Step 1. Any grievance not appealed in writing to Step 2 by the Union, within ten (10)
calendar days shall be considered waived.
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Step 2
If appealed, the written grievance shall be presented by the Union and discussed with the
Employer - designated Step 2 representative. The Employer- designated representative
shall give the Union the Employer's Step 2 answer in writing within ten (10) calendar
days after receipt of such Step grievance. A grievance not resolved in Step 2 may be
appealed to Step 3 within ten (10) calendar days following the Employer - designated
representatives final Step 2 answer. Any grievance not appealed in writing to Step 3 by
the Union within ten (10) calendar days shall be considered waived.
Step 3
If appealed, the written grievance shall be presented by the Union and discussed with the
Employer - designated Step 3 representative. The Employer - designated representative
shall give the Union the Employer's answer in writing within ten (10) calendar days after
receipt of such Step 3 grievance. A grievance not resolved in Step 3 may be appealed to
Step 4 within ten (10) calendar days following the Employer - designated representative's
final answer in Step 3. Any grievance not appealed in writing to Step 4 by the Union
within ten (10) calendar days shall be considered waived.
Step 4
A grievance unresolved in Step 3 and appealed to Step 4 by the Union shall be
submitted to arbitration, subject to the provisions of the Public Employment Labor
Relations Act of 1971, as amended. The selection of an arbitrator shall be made in
accordance with the "Rules Governing the Arbitration of Grievances ", as established
by the Public Employment Relations Board.
7.5 Arbitrator's Authority
A. The arbitrator shall have no right to amend, modify, nullify, ignore, add to or
subtract from, the terms of this Agreement. The arbitrator shall consider and
decide only the specific issue(s) submitted in writing by the Employer and the
Union and shall have no authority to make a decision on any other issue not so
submitted.
B. The arbitrator shall be without power to make decisions contrary to, or
inconsistent with, or modifying or varying in any way the application of laws,
rules or regulations having the force and effect of law. The Arbitrator's decision
shall be submitted in writing within thirty (30) days following close of the
hearing or the submission of briefs by the parties, whichever is later,
unless the parties agree to an extension. The decision shall be binding on both the
Employer and the Union and shall be based solely on the arbitrator's
interpretation of application of the express terms of this Agreement and to the
facts of the grievance presented.
C. The fees and expenses for the arbitrator's services and proceedings shall be borne
equally by the Employer and the Union, providing that each party shall be
responsible for compensating its own representatives and witnesses. If either
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party desires a verbatim record of the proceedings, it may cause such a record to
be made, providing it pays for the record. If both parties desire a verbatim record
of the proceedings, the cost shall be shared equally.
7.6 Waiver
If a grievance is not presented within the time limits set forth above, it shall be considered
"waived ". If a grievance is not appealed to the next step within the specified time limit or
any agreed extension thereof, it shall be considered settled on the basis of the Employer's
last answer. If the Employer does not answer a grievance or an appeal thereof, within the
specified time limits, the Union may elect to treat the grievance as denied at that step and
immediately appeal the grievance to the next step. The time limit in each step may be
extended by mutual written agreement of the Employer and the Union, in each step.
7.7 Choice of Remedy
If, as a result of the written Employer response in Step 3, the grievance remains
unresolved and if the grievance involves the suspension, demotion, or discharge of an
employee who has completed the required probationary period, the grievance may be
appealed to either Step 4 or Article VII or a procedure such as: Civil Service, Veteran's
Preference or Fair Employment. If appealed to any procedure other than Step 4 or
Article VII, the grievance is not subject to the arbitration procedure as provided in Step 4
of Article VII.
The aggrieved employee shall indicate in writing which procedure is to be utilized, Step 4
of Article VII or another appeal procedure, and sign a statement to the effect that the
choice of any other hearing precludes the aggrieved employee from making a subsequent
appeal through Step 4 of Article VII.
ARTICLE VIII. SAVINGS CLAUSE
This Agreement is subject to the laws of the United States, the State of Minnesota and the City of
Shakopee. In the event any provision of this Agreement shall be held to be contrary to law by a
court of competent jurisdiction from whose final judgment or decree no appeal has been taken
within the time provided, such provisions shall be voided. All other provisions of the Agreement
shall continue in full force and effect. The voided provision may be re- negotiated at the written
request of either party.
ARTICLE IX. SENIORITY
9.1 Seniority shall be determined by the employee's length of continuous employment with
the Police Department and posted in an appropriate location. Seniority rosters may be
maintained by the Chief on the basis of time in grade and time within specific
classifications.
9.2 During the probationary period a newly hired or re -hired employee may be discharged at
the sole discretion of the Employer. During the probationary period a promoted or
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reassigned employee may be replaced in his\her previous position at the sole discretion of
the Employer.
9.3 A reduction of work force will be accomplished on the basis of seniority. Employees
shall be recalled from layoff on the basis of seniority. An employee on layoff shall have
an opportunity to return to work in two (2) years of the time of his\her layoff before any
new employee is hired.
9.4 Senior employees will be given preference with regard to transfer, job classification
assignments and promotions when the job - relevant qualifications of employees are equal.
9.5 Senior qualified employees shall be given shift assignment preference after eighteen (18)
months of continuous full -time employment.
9.6 One continuous vacation period shall be selected on the basis of seniority until March
15th of each year.
ARTICLE X. DISCIPLINE
10.1 The Employer will discipline employees for just cause only. Discipline will be in one or
more of the following forms:
a) oral reprimand;
b) written reprimand;
c) suspension;
d) demotion; or
e) discharge.
10.2 Suspensions, demotions and discharges will be in written form.
10.3 Written reprimands, notices of suspension and notices of discharge which are to become
part of an employee's personnel file shall be read and acknowledged by the signature of
the employee. Employees and the Union will receive a copy of such reprimands and/or
notices.
10.4 Employees may examine their own individual personnel files at reasonable times under
the direct supervision of the Employer.
10.5 Discharges will be preceded by a five (5) day suspension, without pay.
10.6 Employees will not be questioned concerning an investigation of disciplinary action
unless the employee has been given an opportunity to have a Union representative
present at such questioning. Waiver of a Union representative shall be in writing.
10.7 Grievances relating to this Article shall be initiated by the Union in Step 3 of the
Grievance Procedure, under Article VII.
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ARTICLE XI. CONSTITUTIONAL PROTECTION
Employees shall have the rights granted to all citizens by the United States and Minnesota State
Constitution.
ARTICLE XII. WORK SCHEDULE
12.1 The normal work year is two thousand and eighty hours (2,080) to be accounted for by
each employee through:
a) hours worked on assigned shifts;
b) holidays;
c) assigned training; and
d) authorized leave time.
12.2 Holidays and authorized leave time is to be calculated on the basis of the actual length of
time of the assigned shifts.
12.3 Nothing contained in this or any other article shall be interpreted to be a guarantee of a
minimum or maximum of hours the Employer may assign employees.
ARTICLE XIII. OVERTIME
13.1 Employees will be compensated at one and one -half (1 1/2) times the employee's regular
base pay rate for hours worked in excess of the employee's regularly scheduled shift
Changes of shifts do not qualify an employee for overtime under this Article.
13.2 Overtime will be distributed as equally as practicable.
13.3 Overtime refused by employees will, for record purposes under Article 13.2, be
considered as unpaid overtime worked.
13.4 For the purpose of computing overtime compensation, overtime hours worked shall not
be pyramided, compounded or paid twice for the same hours worked.
13.5 Employees have the obligation to work overtime or callbacks if requested by the
Employer, unless unusual circumstances prevent the employee from so working.
ARTICLE XIV. COURT TIME
An employee who is required to appear in Court during his/her schedule off -duty time shall
receive a minimum of three (3) hours pay at one and one -half (1 1/2) times the employees base
pay rate, or three (3) hours minimum compensatory time off at time and one -half (1 1/2), at the
employee's discretion. An extension or early report to a regularly scheduled shift for Court
appearance does not qualify the employee for the three (3) hour minimum.
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An employee who is scheduled for Court during off -duty time, but subsequently canceled, shall
be entitled to two (2) hours pay at the employee's base rate, unless the employee was notified of
the cancellation prior to 5:00 PM of the proceeding business day.
ARTICLE XV. CALL BACK TIME
An employee who is called to duty during his/her scheduled off-duty time shall receive a
minimum of three (3) hours pay at one and one -half (1 1/2) times the employee's base pay rate.
An extension or early report to a regularly scheduled shift for duty does not qualify the employee
for the three (3) hour minimum. When called back, the employee will be assigned to work a
minimum of three (3) hours.
ARTICLE XVI. WORKING OUT OF CLASSIFICATION
Employees assigned by the Employer to assume the full responsibilities and authority of a higher
job classification shall receive the salary schedule of the higher classification for the duration of
the assignment.
ARTICLE XVII. INSURANCE
Employees covered under this contract shall receive contributions towards health insurance
premiums equal to that of non - contract employees. In addition, the City shall provide life and
long -term disability insurance equal to that of non - contract employees.
ARTICLE XVIII. STANDBY PAY
Employees required by the Employer to standby shall be paid for such standby time at the rate of
one hours' pay for each on standby.
ARTICLE XIX. UNIFORMS
Employees will be paid a uniform allowance during January of each year. The allowance will be
eight hundred twenty -five dollars ($82500) for calendar year 20110.
ARTICLE XX. LONGEVITY
20.1 The following Longevity Pay Plan will be available to Sergeants receiving longevity pay
as of January 1, 2010:
At the start of the fifth (5th) year of service, an employee shall receive one
hundred twelve dollars and seven cents ($112.07) per month additional.
At the start of the eighth (8th) year of service, an employee shall receive one
hundred thirty-eight dollars and ninety cents ($138.90) per month additional.
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At the start of the eleventh (11th) year of service, an employee shall receive one
hundred sixty -five dollars and seventy cents ($165.70) per month additional.
At the start of the fifteenth (15th) year of service, an employee shall receive one
hundred ninety -four dollars and ninety -two cents ($194.92) per month additional.
At the start of the twentieth (20th) year of service, an employee shall receive two
hundred twenty -three dollars and ninety -four cents ($223.94) per month additional.
20.2 In lieu of the longevity pay plan outlined in section 20.1, employees currently receiving
longevity pay may choose to be covered under the performance pay system outlined in
Appendix B to this agreement instead. Employees making this choice may not opt back
into the Longevity Pay Plan.
20.3 Sergeants currently receiving performance pay as of January 1, 2010 as well as new
appointments to the Sergeants classification after January 1, 2010 will be subject to the
pay for performance plan outlined in Appendix B, and shall not have the option of
longevity pay.
ARTICLE XXI. HOLIDAYS
21.1 All permanent employees and full -time probationary employees shall be eligible for
ninety -two hours of holiday pay (11.5 paid holidays).
1. January 1st
2. Third Monday in January
3. Third Monday in February
4. Friday before Easter
5. Last Monday in May
6. July 4
7. First Monday in September
21.2 Any employee required to work on any of the paid holidays listed in 21.1 shall receive an
additional one -half (112) times his\her base pay rate in addition to the regular holiday time
off.
21.3 The Employer may, at his\her option, buy back from any employee so requesting in
writing by November 1st of each calendar year, any holiday time off earned but not used
by the employee by December 31st of any calendar year.
ARTICLE XXII. VACATIONS
22.1 Employees shall eam vacation as follows:
0 - 5 years of service 80 hours per year
6 - 10 years of service 120 hours per year
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8. November 1 lth
9. Fourth Thursday in November
10. Day following the fourth
Thursday in November
11. Half day Christmas Eve Day
12. December 25th
Over 10 years of service 8 additional hours per year not to exceed 200
hours
22.2 Employees who have 0 -10 years of employment may accumulate no more than 240
hours of vacation leave. Employees who have 11 -15 years of employment may
accumulate no more than 300 hours of vacation leave. Employees who have 16 or more
years of employment may accumulate no more than 360 hours of vacation leave. An
employee who is separated for any reason shall be paid for any accumulated vacation
leave.
ARTICLE XXIII. SICK LEAVE
An employee shall accumulate sick leave at the rate of one day (eight hours) per month of service
to a maximum of nine hundred sixty (960) hours. After nine hundred sixty (960) hours is
reached, one day (8 hours) of sick leave per month shall accumulate to a sick leave bank. Any
employee absent from work for fifteen (15) consecutive calendar days shall have said sick leave
deducted from the sick leave bank until such time as the sick leave bank is exhausted before
deductions are made from regular accumulated sick leave.
Employees who have accumulated a minimum of 160 hours of sick leave may convert sick leave
to vacation at the rate of three (3) hours of sick leave to one (1) hour vacation, up to a maximum
of 20 hours of vacation per year, per City policy.
ARTICLE XXIV. BEREAVEMENT LEAVE
Sick leave may also be granted for a maximum of three (3) days per occurrence for death of the
Employee's spouse, child, step- child, parent, step - parent, sibling, father -in -law, mother -in -law,
brother -in -law, sister -in -law, step- brother, step- sister, son -in -law, daughter -in -law, grandparent,
grandchild, or any relative residing permanently with and dependent upon the employee. Funeral
leave benefits for the deaths of individuals other than members of the immediate family shall be
charged to vacation time.
ARTICLE XXV. SEVERANCE PAY
Any employee who is separated from his\her position by retirement, discharge or resignation
shall receive severance pay of forty -five percent (45 %) of a maximum of nine hundred sixty
(960) hours of accumulated regular sick leave calculated on the basis of his\her current wage
scale. Should any employee resign without giving two (2) weeks written notice, except for
reasons of ill health, that employee shall forfeit his\her right to all accumulated sick leave.
ARTICLE XXVI POST - EMPLOYMENT HEALTH CARE SAVINGS PLAN
Employees covered under this contract shall be enrolled in the Minnesota State Retirement
System (MSRS) Health Care Savings Plan (HCSP). The City shall contribute $25 per month to
each employee's HCSP, and automatically deposit a percentage of each employee's regular pay
and severance pay, as outlined in Appendix C.
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ARTICLE XXVII. INJURY ON DUTY
Employees injured while on duty, through no fault of the employee, shall be paid the difference
between the employee's regular rate of pay and workers compensation benefits for a period not
to exceed six hundred (600) work hours, in accordance with guidelines set forth in M.S. 176.021,
Subd. 5, beginning with the forty -first (41 work hour of such injury. Such time shall not be
charged against the employee's sick leave, vacation or other accumulated benefits.
ARTICLE XXVIII. POST LICENSE
The Employer will pay up to ninety dollars ($90) towards the renewal of Police Officer
Standards and Training (POST) Licenses, every three (3) years, while the Officer is actually
employed by the City of Shakopee.
ARTICLE XXIX. WAIVER
29.1 Any and all prior agreements, resolutions, practices, rules and regulations regarding terms
and conditions of employment, to the extent inconsistent with the provisions of this
Agreement, are hereby superseded.
29.2 The parties mutually acknowledge that during the negotiations, which resulted in this
Agreement, each had the unlimited right and opportunity to make demands and proposals
with respect to any term or condition of employment not removed by law from
bargaining. All agreements and understandings arrived at by the parties are set forth in
writing in this Agreement for the stipulated duration of this Agreement. The Employer
and the Union each voluntarily and unqualifiedly waives the right to meet and negotiate,
regarding any and all terms and conditions of employment referred to or covered in this
Agreement or with respect to any term or condition of employment not specifically
referred to or covered by this Agreement, even though such terms or conditions may not
have been within the knowledge or contemplation of either or both of the parties at the
time this Agreement was negotiated or executed.
ARTICLE XXX. COMPENSATION FOR SERGEANTS ASSIGNED TO SPECIAL
DUTY
An employee assigned as the SW Metro Drug Task Force Sergeant or the Investigations
Sergeant will be paid an additional one hundred sixty two dollars and fifty cents ($162.50)
compensation for each full month that they serve in that capacity in 2007. In calendar year
2008 that amount shall be an additional two hundred dollars ($200.00) per month. The
premium pay shall not be extended to employees who are serving in those capacities on a
temporary or substitute basis, unless otherwise approved by the Police Chief.
ARTICLE XXXI. COMP TIME BUY -BACK
All employees may carry over up to 40 hours of accumulated comp time from one payroll
year to the next. Any hours of accumulated comp time in excess of 40 hours as of the end of
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the last pay period of the payroll year will be converted into cash and paid to the employee.
The conversion will take place once a year on the pay date of the last payroll of the plan year.
ARTICLE XXXII. DURATION
This agreement shall be effective as of the first (1st) day of January, 20110 and shall remain in
full effect until the thirty -first (31st) day of December, 20110.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on this
day of , 20110.
FOR THE CITY OF SHAKOPEE LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR
SERVICES, INC., LOCAL NO. 279
Mayor Union Steward
City Administrator LELS Business Agent
City Clerk
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1% January 1, 2010
1 %July 1, 2011
APPENDIX A
MONTHLY WAGES — SERGEANTS
Step 1 Step - 2 Step - 3 Step - 4 — Step
80% 8 90% 9 100%
Monthly $5,290.87 $5,621.56 $5,952.21 $6,282.91 $6,613.58
Hourly $30.52 $32.43 $31.34 $36.25 $38.16
1% January 1, 2011
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
80% 85% 90% 95% 100%
Monthly $5,343.78 $5,677.78 $6,011.76 $6,345.74 $6,679.72
Hourly $30.83 $32.76 $34.68 $36.61 $38.54
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
80% 85% 90% 95% 100%
Monthly $5,397.22 $5,734.55 $6,071.88 $6,409.20 $6,746.51
Hourly $31.14 $33.08 $35.03 $36.98 $38.92
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APPENDIX B
PERFORMANCE PAY SYSTEM
Employees may earn additional compensation based on the following criteria:
B.1 Education/Training (up to $150 /month or $1800 per year)
Two Components
1. Education - employees with a Bachelor's degree in a job- related field are eligible
for an additional sixty dollars ($60) per month; employees with a Master's degree
in a job- related field are eligible for an additional ($90) per month compensation.
- immediate eligibility
2. On -going education/training ($60 /month - annual requirement)
(a) Academic - 2 courses (minimum 6 credits), or
(b) Training - 24 P.O.S.T. credits
B.2. Performance
Academic courses must be from an accredited institution of higher
learning and be approved by the Chief of Police prior to enrolling. The
City would reimburse employees for college courses consistent with the
City's tuition reimbursement policy.
Training sessions must be approved by the Chief of Police prior to
attending. The City would pay for the training sessions.
The training requirements are above and beyond the normal P.O.S.T.
licensing requirements.
The courses /training sessions must be attended on off -duty time.
Eligibility after 3 years of service.
($60 /month or $720 /year)
Employees who perform at an above average level will be eligible to
receive merit pay.
Merit pay will be based solely on the employee's annual performance
evaluation.
The City will not place restrictions on the number of employees that will
be eligible to receive merit pay.
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B.3 Community Service ($60 /month or $720 /year)
Employees that have received merit pay may lose it if their performance
does not continue at an above average level.
Since the merit pay is based on annual performance evaluations, it may be
grieved to the Police Chief and City Administrator, but is not arbitral.
Eligibility after 2 years of service.
Employees who are actively involved in some outside community service
(scouting activities, service clubs, youth athletics, church groups, etc.)
would be eligible to receive additional compensation.
Community service does not have to occur in the City of Shakopee.
Community service activities are an excellent means of personal growth
and development, and should result in the employee having substantial
input into the community.
Community service activities need to occur on an annual basis.
Community service activities must be pre - approved by the Chief of
Police and employee must show evidence of participation in the
group /activity.
Eligibility after 4 years of service.
B.4 Wellness/Fitness ($40 /month or $480 /year)
Employee would need to make substantial progress on personalized
wellness /fitness goals and objectives to qualify for additional
compensation.
Employee would receive a personalized wellness /fitness profile with
certain goals /objectives. Employee would be required to make
substantial progress toward meeting the various goals /objectives or to
maintain a sound wellness /fitness profile.
Employee would be evaluated for compliance every two years or more
frequently if factors warrant.
Eligibility after 2 years of service.
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B.5 Skill Assessment ($50 /month or $ 600 /year)
Employee must pass an annual written assessment that would be
developed by the staff and administered by the Chief of Police to qualify
for additional compensation.
The assessment will be based on information from the Department's
Policy & Procedures Manual, criminal code, City ordinances, traffic laws
and IACP training keys.
The evaluation will be 50 questions and score of 75% or above is
considered passing.
Eligibility after 1 year of service.
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Years of Service with
City of Shako ee
APPENDIX C
HCSP
POST EMPLOYMENT HEALTH CARE SAVINGS PLAN
CONTRIBUTION SCHEDULE
Severance contribution of 100 %* 100% 100%
unused sick leave balance
(45% of max of 960 hours)
% of per payroll contribution 3% 4% 4%
City Contribution $25 /mo $25 /mo $25 /mo
*Upon eligibility after year 5
* * Upon eligibility after year 15
Hire -
11 years
Contribution of 50% 100% 100%
Accrued Vacation
Accelerated Sick Leave N/A 100% of 100% of
Severance Payout Step -Up Step -up
Formula ** Formula
Accelerated Sick Leave Severance Payout
The City of Shakopee appreciates employees, who through long -term service and dedication,
contribute to making the city a successful and positive service provider. In recognition
thereof, the City acknowledges such long -term service by providing an accelerated sick leave
payout formula listed below if the employee meets all the following conditions:
• Full -time or part -time benefit- eligible employee employed by the City of Shakopee
Police Department for 15 continuous years or more.
• Employee is separating employment in good standing.
• The percentage of the severance pay -out shall be based on a maximum of 960 hours
of accumulated sick leave calculated on the basis of the employee's current annual
base pay.
• The accelerated severance payment will be deposited in the employee's HCSP
account not later than the first regularly scheduled payday following the employee's
final day of employment.
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Beginning 12th
year -25 years
Beginning of
26th year +
Completion of Continuous Service
With the City of Shakopee Step -up Payout formula
15 years 55%
16 years 57%
17 years 59%
18 years 61%
19 years 63%
20 years 65%
21 years 67%
22 years 69%
23 years 71%
24 years 73%
25 years 75%
Anniversary date of full -time employment or part -time benefit- eligible date is used to
compute years of service with Shakopee.
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