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WS — Item 4 <br />WORK SESSION STAFF REPORT <br />Work Session Item 4 <br />Date: February 1, 2021 <br />To: City Council <br />From: John Swenson, Public Safety Director <br />Re: Fire Services <br />Background <br />As part of the City's effort to create a dependable fire service delivery model, we created <br />Police Officer / Firefighter and Sergeant / Firefighter positions. Staff has met with police <br />staff regarding these new positions throughout the summer and fall of 2020 regarding <br />these new positions. <br />The City negotiated labor contracts with the applicable labor groups and reached <br />agreements that include wages for these new positions. These contracts were ratified by <br />the labor group's membership and was adopted by the City Council last December. <br />On January 13, 2021, staff met with all police personnel to provide an update on the new <br />positions, address any questions, and provide detail on plans moving forward. As you <br />know, our current staff has the option to voluntarily transition to appropriate new <br />positons based on their current position. All personnel were required to make their <br />election on the new positions by Monday, February 1, 2021. <br />During the Work Session on February 1, 2021, staff will provide Council information on <br />the response received from police personnel. <br />Staff is seeking Council direction on this matter. <br />Attachments <br />None <br />