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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPO 5963: POLICE ASSOCIATION COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTCITY OF PORT ARTHUR HUMAN RESOURCES. DEPARTMENT .MEMORANDUM TO: Stephen B. Fitzgibbons, City Manager FROM: Harvey L. Robinson, Director of Human Resources DATE: December 12, 2008 SUBJECT: Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 5963 Adopting a Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Port Arthur Police Association and the City of Port Arthur COMMENTS I recommend adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 5963 adopting a three (3) year collective bargaining agreement between the Port Arthur Police Association and the City of Port Arthur. Said agreement will be effective October 1, 2008 through September 30, 2011. The proposed contract is essentially status quo; however, significant changes are as follows: Article II-Duration: Three (3) year contract beginning October 1, 2008 through September 30, 2011. Article XIV-Seniority: Removes Seniority List from contract. Removes reference. to departmental policy in 1991. Provides for an adjusted-service date and service credit for Police Officers that have separated and will reach, or have reached, five (5) years of continuous re- employment as a Police Officer. Article XVIII-Wages: Year 1-4.5% effective 10/01/08; $100/mo: added to base wage of sergeants and lieutenants to principally complete salary adjustments. Year 2-5% effective 10/01/09; $100/mo. to complete salary adjustments for sergeants and lieutenants. Year 3-5.5% effective 10/01 /10. Article XIX-Field Training Officer Pay: Increased pay from $50/mo. to $100/mo. Article XXIII-Residencv: Increased down payment and closing cost allowance for Police Officers who purchase a home in a city non-target area from $1,500 to $2,500; from $3,000 to $4,000 for Police Officers who purchase a home in a target area. Increased the moving cost assistance for Police Officers who move into arental/lease residence in the city from $400 to $500. Increased the monthly rental assistance from $75/mo. to $100/mo. for Police Officers living in a non-target area; from $150/mo. to $200/mo. for Police Officers in targeted area. Increased the monthly housing expense from $75/mo. to $150/mo. for Police Officers that reside in anon-target area; from $150/mo. to $300/mo. for Police Officers residing in a target area. ~. "Remember, we are here to serve the citizens of Poft Arthur." Stephen B. Fitzgibbons, City Manager December 12, 2008 Adoption of P.O. No. 5963 Page 2 of 2 Article XXXII-Medical and Dental Insurance: Provides that the premiums of Association members-shall not exceed those of non-Civil Service employees. Article XXXVII-Psvcholoaical Services: Provides that following a critical incident a Police Officer may request to have services provided by a mental health. professional of his/her choice the cost of which, ff the City agrees, will be paid by the City. Provides that officers referred for services under this article will sign a "Release~of Inforrnation" form, but only as pertains to the incident giving rise to the referral and the ability of the officer to effectively execute the duties of a peace officer without danger to himself or others.- Article XLI-Drug and Alcohol Policy: Provides that each member of the sworn personnel will undergo a random drug and alcohol test during calendar year 1/1 to 12/31; additionally, the City can randomly test up 50% of all police officers during one year period. Article XLII-Inclement Weather: In case of a major disaster which is of such severity and magnitude to warrant an emergency declaration by the President under the Robert T. Stafford disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act and similar legislation, civil service workers will receive inclement weather pay in an amount not to exceed eight (8) hours per day for the time that they. expend acting as emergency service workers during the disaster. C: Mayor and City Council "Remember, we are here to serve the citizens of Port Arthur." P.O. 5963 12/12/08 HLR ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND THE PORT ARTHUR POLICE ASSOCIATION PROPOSED FUNDING: POLICE DEPARTMENT BUDGET ACCOUNT NO. 001-1101x21.11-00 WHEREAS, the City of Port Arthur has negotiated a Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Port Arthur Police Association pursuant to Chapter 174 of the Texas Local Government code annotated, the Fire. and Police Employees Relation Act. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR: Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct. Section 2. That the Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized to execute said Collective Bargaining Agreement on behalf of the City in substantially the same form as Exhibit "A" (attached hereto): Section 3. That the effective period of the contract shall be October 1, 2008 through September 30, 2011. Section 4. That a copy of the caption of this Ordinance be spread upon the Minutes of the City Council. READ, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED on this day of A.D., 2008, at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Councilmembers -~ NOES: P.O.5963 12/12/08 HLR Page 2 of 2 ATTEST: Terri Hanks, Acting City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: Mark Sokol~w, City Attorney (o~ BeNr~~F of-1 APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION: Deloris Prince, Mayor APPROVED AS TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS: ..Rebecca Underhill, Director of Finance Stephen B. Fitzgibbons, City M Hager ~ arvey L. Robinson, Director of Human Resources A COPY OF EXHIBIT "A" IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE.