HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Memo of Understanding with IUOE for one-time Hiring Bonus for CyRide Mechanic Assistant RESOLUTION NO. 18-408
RESOLUTION APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE
INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS (IUOE) TO ALLOW A
ONE-TIME HIRING BONUS FOR THE CYRIDE MECHANIC ASSISTANT POSITION
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, in the spring of 2017, CyRide had a long-term Mechanic retire; and, a
Mechanic Assistant was promoted to that position on June 1, 2017; and,
WHEREAS, since the Mechanic Assistant opening occurred, CyRide has had two failed
recruitments; and, will be opening a new recruitment in July, 2018, and,
WHEREAS, CyRide conducted a review of wages and hiring practices of its major
competitors, and determined that CyRide's wage range is fairly competitive, however,many firms
are paying hiring bonuses to new employees in Mechanic and Mechanic Assistant positions; and,
WHEREAS, in order to make this position more attractive, staff proposes a one-time trial
for the next Mechanic Assistant recruitment in July,2018 to include a$2,000 hiring bonus,payable
in three installments as follows:
• 1/4 ($500) included on first paycheck
• 1/4($500)0 on the first paycheck after employee has been in the position six months
• %2($1,000)on the first paycheck after employee has been in position for 18 months
WHEREAS, the cost of the bonus would be divided between the 2018/19 and 2019/20
budget years with an estimated $1,000 impact to each of those years; and,
WHEREAS,the Transit Board of Trustees approved the hiring bonus at its June 28, 2018,
meeting,and a Memorandum of Understanding with IUOE has been drafted and IUOE has approved
it.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council ofthe City ofAmes,Iowa,
that a one-time $2,000 hiring bonus, payable in three installments, for the July 1028 Mechanic
Assistant recruitment, and the Memorandum of Understanding is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 2nd day of July, 2018.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Corrieri
Seconded by: Betcher
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Martin, Nelson
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 2nd day of July, 2018.