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Home My WebLink AboutR-2004-063 Yakima Public Safety Managers Guild Memorandum of UnderstandingRESOLUTION NO. R-2004-63 A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute a memorandum of understanding between the City of Yakima and the Yakima Public Safety Managers Guild regarding wages, hours, and working conditions through the end of 2005. WHEREAS, the Yakima Public Safety Managers Guild ("Guild") is the exclusive bargaining representative for Battalion Chiefs of the City of Yakima Fire Department. WHEREAS, pursuant to requirements of state law, labor negotiations have occurred between the City and the Guild regarding wages, hours, and working conditions for Battalion Chiefs of the Fire Department; and WHEREAS, the Guild has expressed a willingness to agree to the terms and conditions of the attached Memorandum of Understanding; and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the best interest of the City of Yakima that such Memorandum of Understanding be executed by the City, now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA: The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute the attached and incorporated "Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Yakima and the Yakima Public Safety Managers Guild" regarding _wages, hours, and working conditions through the end of 2005. ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this l3tday ATTEST: City Clerk (lk)res/animal control 04.sm pril, 2004. Paul P. George, Mayor Memorandum of Understanding Between The City of Yakima And Yakima Public Safety Managers Guild Effective Date: May 5, 2003 1 Memorandum of Understanding This memorandum of understanding acknowledges and confirms the agreement by and between the City of Yakima and the Yakima Public Safety Managers Guild (Battalion Chiefs of the Yakima Fire Department) regarding compensation and specific employment matters for the Battalion Chiefs. This memorandum of understanding shall remain in effect from May 5, 2003 to December 31, 2005. By mutual consent of the parties to the memorandum, any part or the entire memorandum of understanding may be opened for cause during the term of the memorandum. The parties agree to the following points having been addressed and clarified regarding issues, which may or may not be addressed in the Management Compensation Plan. Wages The Battalion Chiefs agree that they shall be a part of but not limited to the Management Compensation Plan adopted in Ordinance No. 94-83 effective April 16, 1995. Workweek The workweek for "Shift" Battalion Chief shall be 51.38 hrs. Longevity Pay Longevity shall reflect the current Longevity pay scale as outlined in the Management Compensation Plan. Battalion Chief Promotional Standards In order to test for the position of Battalion Chief, candidates must have served three years as an Engine Company Officer with the Yakima Fire Department in the rank of Captain or equivalent or as Lieutenant with five years in grade. The candidate will have also successfully completed the Battalion Chief Task Book issued by the Yakima Fire Department. Time Off Battalion Chiefs assigned to Operations will be awarded Vacation time, Kelly time, Holiday time and other leave time consistent with department practice in the following manner • Vacation time: Vacation time will be awarded consistent with department policy. (a) 0-5 years (b) Over 5-10 years (c) Over 10-15 years (d) Over 15-20 yrs (e) Over 20 years 2 10 hrs/mo 12 hrs/mo 14 hrs/mo 16 hrs/mo 18 hrs/mo ▪ Kelly Time: Ten 24-hour shifts per year to be distributed through out the year in appropriate time periods. • Holiday Time: Five shifts or 120 hours per year. ▪ Personal Business: Two shifts or 48 hours per year Medical Exams Complete medical physical exams will be provided at the City's expense at the age of 40 and every two years thereafter. After the age of 50 annual medical exams will be provided at the city's expense on the recommendation of a physician otherwise they will be provided every two years. Overtime Pay Beginning July 1, 2004, Battalion Chief overtime pay shall be paid at a rate of one and one quarter times (1 1/4) the straight -time hourly rate for each hour that is worked outside the normal weekly work schedule to provide coverage of the Shift Commander position in the absence of the regularly scheduled shift Battalion Chief. Emergency Callback Pay for emergency call back shall be computed at the rate of 11/2 times the normal rate based on a 40 -hour workweek. State Mobilization time will be computed at the rate of 11/2 times the normal rate based on a 51.38 hour workweek. Overtime Hiring: A Battalion Chief will be hired at the agreed to overtime rate to fill a vacancy created by the shift battalion chief due to the use of Kelly Days, vacation time, Holiday time, union leave, administrative leave and sick/disability leave. In the event that a battalion chief is not available then the department may hire a qualified captain to fill the battalion chiefs' position. Cash Out Only for the purpose of cash outs of earned leave time (vacation, Holidays) and/or sick leave time at the time of retirement or termination of service to the Department, Battalion Chiefs shall receive compensation at an hourly rate based on their applicable monthly salary divided by 173.33 hours. Total cash out shall comply with limits set forth in the City of Yakima Management Compensation Plan. Union Business leave Time: The YPSMG shall be granted a total of one shift (24 hours) of paid leave per year for its members to attend to Guild business such as negotiations, labor seminars, and conventions, provided such Guild business is reasonably determined by the Fire Chief to be of mutual benefit to the City and the Guild and provided that the activity occurs when the member is scheduled to be on duty. Notice of paid leave for Guild business shall be given at least one week prior thereto to the Fire Chief and shall include the date, place, and reason for leave to enable the Chief to verify the legitimacy of such absence. National Fire Academy The City agrees to allow battalion chiefs city business to attend classes at the National Fire Academy for the Executive Fire Officer program and/or other classes that may be valuable in performing the duties of Battalion Chief/Incident Commander. The Fire Chief may limit participation due to unforeseen circumstances adversely affecting shift manning. 3 State Mobilization The City agrees to allow battalion chiefs to participate in mobilizations as part of state or national Incident Management teams that may be needed to assist in state or national emergencies. The Fire Chief may limit participation due to unforeseen circumstances affecting the department. Communications The Battalion Chiefs shall be included in the Fire department communications program. The Fire department and the Battalion Chiefs agree to create the best communications system possible within the city's economic resources available for command staff. Disability Insurance The City agrees to provide the Battalion Chiefs disability insurance as outlined in the management benefits program. The City also agrees to allow the Battalion Chiefs to purchase private disability insurance at their own cost. Agreed to this day //. , April 2004 City of Yakima Richard A. Zais, City Manager Dennis Mayo, Fire Chief CITY CONTRACT NOa� r, <-Rir 2 RESOLUTION N0: A7'F : J47 f" 4 Battalion Chiefs el Castilleja BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL YAKIMA, WASHINGTON AGENDA STATEMENT Item No. 4/3 For Meeting Of April 13, 2004 I TLM TITLE: Consideration of a Resolution authorizing the execution of the Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Yakima and the Yakima Public Safety Managers Guild. SUBMITTED BY: Dick Zais, City Manager; Dennis Mayo, Fire Chief; Sheryl M. Smith, Deputy Human Resources Manager CONTACT PERSON/ TELEPHONE: Sheryl M. Smith, x6090 SUMMARY EXPLANATION: The attached resolution authorizes the City Manager to execute a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the City of Yakima and the Yakima Public Safety Managers Guild regarding wages, hours, and working conditions through December 31, 2005. The MOU contains an agreement defining overtime pay for the coverage of the Shift Commander position to be paid at a rate of 1-1/4 (one and one quarter) times the straight time hourly rate for each hour that is worked outside of the normal weekly work schedule. Additionally, the parties mutually agreed to allow annual physical exams if recommended by a physician. The YPSMG will be granted a single shift of Union Business Leave per year for its members to attend to Guild business that is reasonably determined by the Fire Chief to be of mutual benefit to the City and the Guild. National Fire Academy and State Mobilization attendance is specifically allowed by this agreement and Battalion Chief promotional standards are defined. The new overtime rate is effective beginning July 1, 2004 and is anticipated to reflect a cost of $8,000. for 2004, no appropriation is required. Resolution X Ordinance Contract Other (Specify) Funding Source Fire De . artment • . eraBud APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL: ity Manager STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Enact Resolution Authorizing the Execution of the Memorandum of Understanding. BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: COUNCIL ACTION: Resolution adopted. RESOLUTION NO. R 2004-63