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A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Ratifying And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The 2021 - 2022 Collective Bargaining Agreement With The Hollywood Professional Firefighters, Local 1375.
Strategic Plan Focus
Financial Management & Administration
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Staff Recommends: Approval of the attached Resolution.
Explanation:
The City and the Hollywood Professional Firefighters, Local 1375 have negotiated a successor Collective Bargaining Agreement in effect from October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022 (the “Agreement”).
The highlights of the changes include: In wages, a 2% wage adjustment effective in the first full pay period on or after October 1, 2021 and a one-time premium payment (pursuant to the definition of “Premium Pay” as defined by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021) of $1,000 net per member paid on the first full pay period in October 2021; In Health and Wellness, an increase the amounts of the Health Reimbursement Accounts from $300 to $400 for Single Coverage; from $400 to $600 for Single + 1 Dependent Coverage; and from $700 to $1000 for Single + 2 or more Dependent Coverage; and in Tuition Reimbursement, reimbursing members with up to a maximum of $1,800 each fiscal year for non-mandatory job-related coursework or courses towards a degree program.
This is a brief summary of the significant changes in the agreement. A full and complete summary of all the negotiated changes is reflected in the summary.
Fiscal Impact:
Funding for this agreement is available in the FY2022 Operating Budget in its appropriate account numbers. Estimated cost of salary increases, step increases, and related social security costs is approximately $839,000.00.
Recommended for inclusion on the agenda by:
Tammie L. Hechler, Director, Human Resources
George R. Keller, Jr., Deputy City Manager