TO: Mayor and Commissioners
FROM: Duane D'Andrea, Asst. Director, Human Resources
THROUGH: Mark R. Lauzier, City Manager
DATE: September 25, 2018
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APPROVAL OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH AND THE POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION INC, (DELRAY BEACH LIEUTENANTS)
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Recommended Action:
Recommendation
Motion to approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement and Memo of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Delray Beach and the Police Benevolent Association Inc, (Delray Beach Lieutenants)
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Background:
City Staff has tentatively agreed to a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the City of Delray Beach (the City) and the Police Benevolent Association Inc, (Delray Beach Lieutenants). This CBA will be in effect from October 1, 2018 to September 30, 2021. Pursuant to Florida Statutes 447.309 Collective Bargaining; approval or rejection, we are seeking your recommendation for approval.
A summary of the major changes are as follows:
1. Wages (Article 9)
Prior to negotiation of the Delray Beach Police Officers and Sergeants contract, the City had been experiencing salary compression issues between Sergeants and Lieutenants. These issues were making it difficult to attract Sergeants into Lieutenant positions. The increase in wages in the 2018 - 2021 Police Officers and Sergeants’ contract would significantly augment these concerns. Therefore, wages for the Lieutenants had to be addressed. In addition to compression issues, the City needed to stay competitive among other local agencies.
To correct the matters listed above our team negotiated a comprehensive, fair, and equitable salary step plan. This step plan alleviates the immediate compression issues and brings the Delray Beach Police Lieutenants to a competitive wage within the County and surrounding area.
FY 18/19 Total - $120,409
FY 19/20 Total - $46,536
FY 20/21 Total - $43,258
Total Salary Proposal - $210,203
The salary increases in year one adjusts Police Lieutenants’ salaries to address market needs and bring them to a salary range within the top three (3) in Palm Beach County.
In addition to the change above, that has an economic impact, there were changes made to several articles within the CBA that improves the City’s ability to manage the Police Department. While many of these changes will not have an economic impact, they will allow the Police Department to improve efficiencies. These improved efficiencies will provide the best possible service for the citizens of Delray Beach.
City Attorney Review:
Approved as to form and legal sufficiency.
Funding Source/Financial Impact:
As mentioned above, the fiscal impact will be:
FY 18/19 Total - $120,409
FY 19/20 Total - $46,536
FY 20/21 Total - $43,258
Total Salary Proposal - $210,203
The justification for the increase in salary is to attract and retain high performing Police Lieutenants by addressing market demands and placing the City of Delray Beach salary ranges within the top three (3) in Palm Beach County.
Timing of Request:
This is a time sensitive item as the collective bargaining agreement stipulates implementation on October 1, 2018. Commission approval is required for implementation.