HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-097 Council ResolutionCITY OF LINO LAKES
RESOLUTION NO. 16- 97
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE COMPENSATION PLAN
FOR PAID ON-CALL FIRE PERSONNEL
WHEREAS, the City of Lino Lakes has integrated fire services into the Public Safety
Department; and
WHEREAS, the wages and compensation of paid on-call fire personnel is a vital component of
an effective recruitment and retention program; and
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 14-61 established the compensation for paid on-call fire personnel;
and
WHEREAS, due to changes in the minimum wage law, the pre -service training hourly rate
needs to be increased to be in compliance with state law.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes that
the City hereby amends the compensation plan for paid on-call fire personnel, effective August 1,
2016:
Fire Fighter
Per Hour Wage
For calls during pre -service training
$ 9. 50
Upon completion of the basic fire training (FFI &FFII)
$10.50
Upon completion of EMT
$12.00
Upon completion of 5 years of service
$13.50
Upon completion of 10 years of service
$14.00
Upon completion of 15 years of service
$14.50
Upon completion of 20 years of service
$15.00
Fire Command/ Officer
Monthly Stipend
Fire Lieutenant
$225.00
Station Chief/ Deputy Chief
$300.00
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes this 25th day of July 2016.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Council Member
Rafferty and was duly seconded by Council Member Maher and upon vote being
taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Rafferty, Maher, Manthey, Kusterman
The following voted against same:
none
AT I'EST:
e Bartell, Ci Cler
Jeff Reinert, Ma • r
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ITEM 3A
STAFF ORIGINATOR: Karissa Henning, Human Resources Manager
MEETING DATE: July 25, 2016
TOPIC: Compensation Plan for Paid On -Call Fire Personnel
VOTE REQUIRED: 3/5
INTRODUCTION
The Council is being asked to approve an amendment to the compensation plan for paid on-call
fire personnel.
BACKGROUND
Effective August 1, 2016 the Minnesota minimum wage will increase from $9.00 to $9.50 per
hour. The hourly rate for calls during pre -service training is currently $9.00.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the amendment to the compensation plan for paid on-call fire, which increases the
hourly wage for calls during pre -service training to $9.50 to be in compliance with Minnesota
wage law.