2003-25365 Reso
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-25365
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA TO RATIFY THE THREE YEAR
LABOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH AND
THE GOVERNMENT SUPERVISORS ASSOCIATION OFFLORIDA/OPEIU
LOCAL 100, (GSA) FOR THE PERIOD FROM OCTOBER 1, 2003
THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2006, AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR AND
CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, the City Manager has submitted to the Mayor and City Commission the Labor
Agreement (Agreement) recently negotiated between the City of Miami Beach, Florida and the
Government Supervisors Association of FloridalOPEIU Local 100 (GSA), the bargaining agent
certified by the Public Employees Relations Commission (pERC) for the employees covered by said
agreement; and
WHEREAS, the previous Labor Agreement was for a three year period from October 1,
2000 through September 30, 2003 and has expired; and
WHEREAS, the GSA bargaining unit ratified the attached Agreement and the City Manager
recommends that the City Commission ratify and authorize the execution of the Agreement between
the City and the GSA Union; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the attached Labor
Agreement between the City of Miami Beach and GSA Local 100 is hereby ratified and that the
Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to execute the Agreement.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this15'day of October
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
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Condensed Title:
A Resolution to ratify the three (3) year labor agreement between the City of Miami Beach and the
Government Supervisors Association of FloridalOPEIU Local 100.
Issue:
Shall the City of Miami Beach ratify the three (3) year labor agreement between the City of Miami Beach and
GSA?
Item Summary/Recommendation:
Adopt the Resolution. This Resolution will provide GSA Employee's with an across the board cost-of-living
increase of 2.5% starting September 26, 2003, and an across-the-board increase of 2.5% for September 23,
2004 and September 30, 2005 to include increases to the minimum and maximum of the ranges.
Additionally, effective September 26, 2003, the pay ranges will be adjusted to align with the equivalent ranges
for the Other/Unclassified Group. Thereafter, the GSA ranges will adjust each year of the contract by at least
as much as the GSA 2.5% COLA.
Financial Information:
Amount to be expended:
Source of Amount Account AP~V~'
Funds: 1 $53,645 COLA Included in various Departmental
(2003/2004) budaets
2 $54,987 COLA Included in various Departmental
(2004/2005) budaets
3 $57,702 COLA Included in various Departmental
(2005/2006) budgets
Subtota $166,334 Included in various Departmental
(COLA $328,611 budgets
(comoounded)
Finance 4 $92,391 Stand-by Included in various Departmental
Dept. Pay (3 vear cost) , budaets
5 $6,219 Uniforms Included in various Departmental
(3 year cosO budgets
6 $2,070 Safety Included in various Departmental
Shoes (3 year budgets
cost)
7 $11,700 Qualifying Included in various Departmental
License (Year 3 budgets
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8 $4,800 Tool Included in various Departmental
Reimbursement (3 budgets
year cost)
Total (w $283,514
COLA
T~I(w $445,791
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Department Director
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
CITY HALL 1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA 33139
www.ci.miami-beach.fl.us
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
Subject:
Mayor David Dermer and Date: October 15, 2003
Members of the City Commission
Jorge M. Gonzalez 1~
City Manager {I U
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA TO RATIFY A THREE YEAR LABOR
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH AND THE
GOVERNMENT SUPERVISORS ASSOCIATION OF FLORIDAlOPEIU
LOCAL 100, (GSA) FOR THE PERIOD FROM OCTOBER 1, 2003
THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30,2006, AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR AND
CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT.
To:
From:
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the Resolution.
BACKGROUND:
On September 17th, after six negotiation sessions, negotiators for the City and the
Government Supervisors Association of Florida/OPEIU Local 100, (GSA) successfully
concluded negotiations for a three year collective bargaining agreement.
The Union membership has reviewed the proposed Agreement and voted to ratify it as
presented.
While negotiators for the City and the Union were obliged to represent the best interest of
their respective "clients," the shared goal was to produce an Agreement that was equitable
as to competitive compensation and working conditions. The following is a summary of the
most significant changes from the previous Agreement.
Waaes
The term of the Agreement will extend for three (3) years from October 1, 2003 through
September 30, 2006, Effective with the first full payroll period that begins on or after
September 26, 2003, bargaining unit employees will receive a two and one half percent
(2.5%) salary increase. Effective with the first full payroll period that begins on or after
September 23, 2004, bargaining unit employees will receive a two and one half percent
(2.5%) salary increase, Effective with the first full payroll period that begins on or before
September 30, 2005, bargaining unit employees will receive a two and one half percent
(2.5%) salary increase. The City agreed to increase as of October 1, 2003, the minimum
and maximum salary ranges of GSA employees, to the levels equal to similar Unclassified
pay ranges.
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Based on current, active employees the estimated cost for the wage increases are
approximately $53,645 for Fiscal Year 2003/2004; approximately $54,987 for Fiscal Year
2004/2005; and approximately $57,702 for Fiscal Year 2005/2006. The GSA and City
have also agreed to a "me-too" clause on COLA with CWA, which will entitle GSA to a
higher COLA should CW A negotiate a higher COLA with City upon the conclusion of CW A
contract negotiations.
Other Economic and Contractual aareements
Amend language for Employee Rights during interviews and Meetings
Language in the contract will be amended to identify employee rights during disciplinary
interviews.
Election of Remedies
The parties agreed that the grievance/arbitration process set forth in the Agreement will be
the sole and exclusive method of resolving all grievances covered by bargaining unit
employees. The Personnel Board will no longer have jurisdiction to hear any grievances or
appeals filed by GSA members. The Agreement also gives latitude to the City Manager's
designee for Labor Relations to agree to written extension requests during the grievance
process in an effort to fully resolve all grievances at the earliest stage possible.
Stand-by Pay
Similar to other City Collective Bargaining Agreements, GSA employees will be entitled to
stand-by pay when they are expressly assigned to be on stand-by for City emergencies.
The stand-by time is defined as 2 hours of straight time pay for each day assigned.
Uniforms
The City agreed to provide five new sets of uniforms (increasing from two in the current
contract), per year to each employee.
Safety Shoes
Due to an increased cost of Safety Shoes, the City agreed to increase the reimbursement
for safety shoes from $60/year to $75/year.
Qualifying License
Pending approval by the appropriate regulatory agencies, the parties agree to add
additional employees to be designated as approved primary "qualifiers" for the City for
licensed Plumbing,
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Electrical, Air Conditioning, and other trades as needed by the City to expedite projects,
This designation entitles the employee to an annual $6,500 bonus, while lowering costs for
the City by not having to hire outside licensed qualifiers. The City agreed to increase the
qualifier pay from $250 per pay period to $300 per pay period beginning with the Year 3 of
the contract.
Tool Reimbursement Program
For those employees required to use their own tools to perform their job (and who are not
eligible for a tool allowance), a tool reimbursement program has been established for tools
that are broken or damaged while being used at work. The provision includes a $400
annual cap, and reporting requirements for the employee.
Health Insurance
Language was added to the contract to allow the City more flexibility to develop alternative
health plan options for employees. This will afford the City an opportunity to negotiate
more effectively, and allow the employees more options on health care for themselves and
their families. The parties also agreed that all bargaining unit employees who elect or have
elected to participate in the 401A retirement program must have the same length of service
requirements, (10 years) to acquire retiree health care benefits, as those employees in the
City's pension plan.
Labor-Management Committee
The parties restated their commitment to participate in the mutual resolution of labor issues
through labor-management committees.
Mentorlng Program
GSA will participate in the Mentoring Program which adopted the Governor's Mentoring
initiative, which allows an employee to mentor within the City of Miami Beach a maximum
of four hours per month, The program was created on 10/02, and defines those activities
that qualify under the program.
CONCLUSION:
The Administration recommends that the Mayor and City Commission adopt the Resolution
to implement the collective bargaining adjustments negotiated between the City of Miami
Beach and Government Supervisors Association of Florida (GSA)/OPEIU Local 100.
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