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I REPORT ,o the Honorable Mayor and .C..,ty Council From the City Manager November 18, 2002 Subject By resolution (1) approve Memorandum of Understanding with the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 2400; (2) authorize proposed salary ranges for the classifications of Fire Fighter and Fire Captain. Recommendation It is recommended that the City Council (1) authorize a new Memorandum of Understanding with the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 2400; (2) authorize the amendment to the salary and wage plan to incorporate the new salary ranges for the classifications of Fire Fighter and Fire Captain. Background The City and the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 2400 (I.A.F.F. Local 2400) have met and conferred on all matters relating to the terms and conditions of employment and have reached a tentative agreement on a new Memorandum of Understanding, subject to your approval. The following is a summary of the specific changes tentatively agreed to with I.A.F.F. Local 2400. Term: January 1,2001 through December 31,2005 Compensation: Effective the first pay period closest to January 1,2001, salaries shall be increased by 6% Effective the first pay period closest to January 1,2002, salaries shall be increased by 6% Effective the first pay period closest to January 1,2003, salaries shall be increased by 5% Effective the first pay period closest to January 1,2004, salaries shall be increased by 5% Effective the first pay period closest to January 1,2005, salaries shall be increased by 5% Retirement: Effective July 1,2003 -The city will contract with PERS to amend its current retirement formula for Local Safety Members - Fire, to the 3% @ 50 formula. Effective July 1,2003 - The City will contract with PERS to amend it current contract to offer the Pre-Retirement Optional Settlement 2 Death benefits.