HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-190 CCRMember Tim Ricker introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-190
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO MODIFY LABOR
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER AND
INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS, LOCAL NO. 49, FOR
THE YEAR 2002
WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center entered into a three year Labor Agreement
with the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local No. 49, for the period 2000, 2001, and
2002; and
WHEREAS, the agreement was amended on November 13, 2000, to include language
that provided for re-opening of the agreement for wage and insurance provisions; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager and Assistant City Manager met with Union
representatives to discuss the wage and insurance provisions for the year 2002, which shall include
the additional cost to Local No. 49 employees of increased state retirement pension contributions and
increased health benefit costs; and
WHEREAS, the Union representatives concurred with the City Manager's proposal to
address these additional costs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn. Center that the City Manager is authorized to modify the Labor Agreement with
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local No. 49, to increase the wage schedule in Article
28 by.35 percent in each classification and to insert a City contribution of $485 per month for use in
the Employer's Cafeteria Benefit Plan in place of the $470 per month contribution set forth in
Section 25.3.
December 10, 2001 `lam
Date Q Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Ed Nelson
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Myrna Kragness, Kay Lasman, Ed Nelson, Bob Peppe, and Tim Ricker;
and the following voted against the same: none;
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.