Item #02
Date: January 17, 2023
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Nicole Moe, Human Resources
Jim Schaad, City Manager
Subject: Ratification of a Side Letter for the Marysville Police Officers Association (MPOA) Sworn and Non-Sworn Units
Recommendation:
Pass a Motion ratifying the proposed Side Letters with 1) Marysville Police Officers Association (MPOA) both Sworn and Non-Sworn and 2) authorize the Finance Director to make supplemental appropriations of up to $61,000 from the account numbered 23-230-5023, Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund (SLESF), as necessary.
Rationale for Recommendation:
The City and the MPOA reached an agreement and jointly prepared the attached Side Letters committing to the terms and conditions outlined in the attached agreements.
Background:
As required by state law, the City and MPOA met and conferred on other conditions of employment. As a result of those meetings, the parties have reached the attached Side Letter agreements.
Discussion & Analysis:
The attached Side Letters reflect weeks of hard work and collaboration between the MPOA and City Management to develop these Side Letters. As surrounding jurisdictions have steadily increased salaries and benefits for Police, the City of Marysville’s salaries and benefits have remained below market value.
In conjunction with prior years MOUs, the proposed signing and retention ‘bonuses’ will help retain and recruit more Police Sergeants, Police Officers and Dispatchers, as well as start to keep pace with the surrounding market.
The major highlights of the MPOA (Sworn and Non-Sworn) Side Letters include:
Sworn: A $10,000 signing bonus to be paid in three increments to new Officers and Lateral Sergeants, a $5,000 retention bonus to current Sergeants and a $10,000 recruitment bonus to current MPOA Officers that promote to a MPOA Sergeant. All with a program lifespan of January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2024.
Non-Sworn: A $5,000 signing bonus to be paid in two increments to new Dispatchers and a $5,000 retention bonus to the current Records and Dispatch Supervisor.
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Fiscal Analysis:
The anticipated fiscal analysis of the proposed amendments are valued up to $61,000. This cost includes the ‘bonus’ and applicable Medicare taxes for fiscal years 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 as outlined in the attached Side Letters.
Attachments (Available at the Council Meeting):
1. Marysville Police Officers Association – Sworn Side Letter
2. Marysville Police Officers Association – Non-Sworn Side Letter