HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Ratification of contract with PPME, Local 2003 RESOLUTION NO. 16-738
RESOLUTION RATIFYING CONTRACT WITH PUBLIC, PROFESSIONAL,AND
MAINTENANCE EMPLOYEES (PPME, LOCAL 2003)
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, the City of Ames and the Public, Professional, and Maintenance Employees
(PPME), Local 2003, have successfully concluded negotiations and agreed to an extension of the
existing labor agreement from July 1, 2017, to June 30, 2020; and,
WHEREAS, a new salary structure has been included in the agreement, adding two steps for
existing police officers; and,
WHEREAS, a second new salary structure has been included in the agreement affecting
police officers hired after January 1, 2017, that creates eight steps; and,
WHEREAS, the net wage cost of these changes is 2.75% in the first year, 2.75% in the
second year, and 3.0% in the third year; and,
WHEREAS, all covered employees, other than police officers, will receive across-the-board
salary increases of 2.75% in the first year, 2.75% in the second year, and 3.5% in the third year; and,
WHEREAS, the agreement has been modified to facilitate the Police Chiefs authority to
institute alternative work schedules, and the agreement makes various other changes and
clarifications; and,
WHEREAS, the agreement is in the interest of the City, the employees, and the community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the ratification of the agreement with the Public, Professional, and Maintenance Employees
(PPME, Local 2003) as described herein is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 23' day of December, 2016.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Orazem
Seconded by: Beatty-Hansen
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Orazem
Voting nay: None Absent: Nelson
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 23'day of December, 2016.