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_L P CITY OF 14669 Fitzgerald Avenue North, Hugo, MN55038 • (651) 762-6300 • www.ci.hugo.mn.us EST. 1906 TO: Honorable Mayor Tom Weidt and Members of the City Council FROM: Bryan Bear, City Administrator SUBJECT: 2019 Salary Resolution DATE: For the City Council Meeting of December 03, 2018 DESIRED COUNCIL ACTION Adoption of Resolution Setting 2019 Salaries and Employee Reimbursement Levels CITY COUNCIL DIRECTION At their July 2, 2018 meeting, the City Council approved mid-term salary adjustments and the 2019 salary matrix. The matrix included a 3.0% cost of living increase. During the 2019 budget process the Council also indicated their willingness to grant step increases to those employees who have not yet reached their pay grade maximums. After consulting with Department Heads, and with the assistance of the Finance Department, the City Administrator hereby submits the attached salary resolution for City Council consideration. SALARY ADJUSTMENTS The proposed resolution incorporates the Council's previous actions and direction to staff as stated above. Seven (7) of the city's 26 full-time employees will receive step increases. Last year, a pay differential of $120/pay period was added to the Mechanic's position for the use of personal tools in the performance of his duties. The recently hired Accounting Clerk/Public Works Administrative Assistant, Public Works Worker, and Community Development Assistant will not receive step increases until January, 2020. The net aggregate dollar increase due to a 3.0% cost of living adjustment equals $44,341. The overall net aggregate dollar increase equals $72,605, of which $61,978 is contained in the general fund budget. The remainder is included in the water and sewer operating fund. The overall budget for employee wages will increase by 3.96%. It is worth noting that two positions are currently vacant. These positions appear on the salary resolution at their corresponding pay grade minimums. FIRE DEPARTMENT RETENTION PLAN The salary resolution contains a provision whereby firefighters who have completed at least 5 years of service (but less than ten) on the department as of 01/01/19 will receive an additional $0.50 per hour FIRE DEPARTMENT CONFERENCE PAY In an effort to encourage attendance at recognized fire organization sponsored conferences, the Fire Chief is recommending that each firefighter be paid $125 per day (or a pro -rated portion thereof for less than a full day) for attending these conferences.