CITY OF YELM ORDINANCE NO. 997

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF YELM AMENDING THE YELM MUNICIPAL SALARY AND BENEFIT SCHEDULE FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2015 AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF JANUARY 1, 2015.

WHEREAS, the 2015 Budget was approved by City Council (Ord 992, 12/9/14), prior to the adoption of details of the bargaining agreement with the Public Works Department; and WHEREAS, adjustments to the compensation of employees generally occurs following conclusion of negotiation with represented employees; and WHEREAS, the 2015-2017 Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Yelm Public Works was ratified by Council on March 10, 2015; and WHEREAS, the terms of the agreement, set the wages and salary benefits retroactively to January 1, 2015, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YELM, THURSTON COUNTY, STATE OF WASHINGTON, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The 2015 salary and hourly salary rates for employees of the City of Yelm shall be

amended, and the same are hereby fixed and established as set forth in the “2015 Salary Schedule”, annexed hereto as Appendix II, and by this reference incorporated as thought fully set forth.

Section 2. Sick leave, bereavement leave, vacation, holidays, medical, dental and life insurance

benefits shall in calendar year 2015 be accumulated and provided to and employees of the City of Yelm in the manner set forth in the “2015 Benefit Schedule”, annexed hereto as Appendix III, and by this reference incorporated as though fully set forth.

Section 3. Copies of this Ordinance shall be sent to the State Auditor, Thurston County Auditor, and Municipal Research Services. Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect retroactive to January 1, 2015. Section 5. Ratify and Confirmation Clause. Any action taken pursuant to this ordinance but prior

the effective date is hereby ratified and confirmed. _____________________________ Ron Harding, Mayor Authenticated: ______________________________ Janine Schnepf, City Clerk PASSED AND APPROVED; March 24, 2015 PUBLISHED: Nisqually Valley News, April 3, 2015

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Appendix IIAmended (Ord 997)Salary Schedule 2015 City of Yelm Annual Salary

Classification Flat Rate Minimum MaximumAccounting Clerk/Office Assist. $39,976 $47,730Assistant to City Administrator $52,982 $63,264Associate Planner $65,191 $77,841Baliff $17.11Building Inspector $54,295 $64,835Building Official $62,025 $74,049Certified Court Interpreter $40 -$55 per sessionCity Administrator $131,220 $131,220City Clerk/HR Manager $81,792 $81,792Civil Service Secretary $18.56Community Development Director $98,589 $98,589Computer Support Specialist Part time 1560 annual hrs $40,531 $48,411Councilmembers $7,200 $7,200Court Administrator $63,060 $60,773 $72,577Court Clerk $42,712 $51,031Deputy City Clerk $48,957 $58,467Judge $32,614 $32,614Judge Pro-Tem $45 hr $0Mayor $30,000 $30,000Permit Coordinator / Office Assistant $41,215 $49,215Police Chief $98,589 $106,320Police Dept. Admininstrative Asst. $46,577 $55,632Police Detective (Officers rate + 5%) $60,432 $72,168Police Officer $57,552 $68,736Police Records Clerk $42,712 $51,031Police Sergeant $77,676 Program/Project Manager $66,859 $79,829Provisional Police Officer $0 $0Public Works Administrative Asst. $46,577 $55,632Public Works Animal Control Officer $0.00Public Works Director $98,037 $100,491PW Field Supervisor $61,902 $73,914PW Maintenance Worker $42,700 $51,031PW Maint. Worker/Equip Operator $48,295 $57,632PW Maint. Worker/Mechanic $51,976 $62,074Treasurer $56,270 $67,178Utility Clerk $46,675 $55,730Water Plant Operator $53,841 $64,295WWTP Reuse System Manager $65,914 $78,700WWTP Reuse System Operator $53,841 $64,295WWTP Reuse System Operator Asst. $44,565 $53,227

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APPENDIX III CITY OF YELM 2015 BENEFIT SCHEDULE

All regular full-time and regular part-time employees are eligible to participate in the benefits listed below. Regular part-time employees (min 20 hours per week) receive benefits pro-rated according to hours worked.

PAID SICK LEAVE Sick leave accumulates at the rate of eight (8) hours per month for full-time employees or one (1) equivalent workday per month for part time employees. Upon termination of employment for reasons other than dismissal for misfeasance or malfeasance, each employee will be paid for twenty-five percent (25%) of the total number of accumulated sick leave days at the rate of pay applicable for such employee. However, the payment of accumulated sick leave shall not exceed an amount equal to one month of gross salary or equivalent wage.

PAID VACATION Each employee covered by this agreement shall be entitled to vacation with pay. Unless approved by the Mayor/City Administrator, new employees must satisfactorily complete their trial period to be entitled to use accrued vacation leave. Vacation leave accrues monthly. Each regular full-time employee is entitled to vacation leave as follows: Year of Employment Vacation Days Earned Per Year

First and Second Year 96 hours per year Third and Fourth Year 104 hours per year Fifth – Ninth Year 120 hours per year Tenth – Fourteenth Year 160 hours per year Fifteenth – Nineteenth Year 180 hours per year Twenty or More Years 200 hours per year

Regular part-time employees (min 20 hours per week) receive benefits pro-rated according to hours worked.

MEDICAL, DENTAL, VISION, EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE AND LIFE INSURANCE BENEFITS

Regular full-time and regular part-time (min 20 hours per week) employees and their dependents are eligible to participate in the City’s medical insurance program on a pro-rata basis. As of April 1, 2015, the contribution to this benefit is 95% employer contribution, 5% employee contribution for employee medical and 80 % employer contribution, 20% employee contribution for eligible family members. Current insurance company policy requires 100% participation in dental, vision and life insurance programs by all “Regular” full-time and/or part-time employees. This policy also permits a maximum of 25% of all “Regular” full-time and /or part time employees to forego participation in the City sponsored medical plan. “Regular” full-time employees choosing not to participate receive a monthly payment of $150.00 in lieu of medical insurance. “Regular” part-time employees receive one-half of the stipend amounts. Dental and vision benefits for employees and eligible family members remain active when choosing this option.

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RETIREMENT All employees participate in the Social Security program with the City paying a matching contribution. Police officers are eligible for participation in the LEOFF II retirement program. Other employees participate in the state PERS I, PERS II or PERS III program. The City’s contribution is determined by the program and is subject to adjustments at various times throughout the year. Employees may elect to participate in a state sponsored deferred compensation program. The City does not contribute to this program.

OTHER BENEFITS The City provides state worker’s compensation and unemployment insurance for employees. The program determines coverage costs.

PAID HOLIDAYS The following paid holidays are recognized by the City. Full-time employees receive eight hours of pay for each of the holidays: Regular part-time employees and police personnel receive a pro-rata share based upon the usual number of hours worked per regular daily shift hours for each holiday.

New Year’s Day January 1st Martin Luther King’s Birthday 3rd Monday in January President’s Day 3rd Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May Independence Day July 4th Labor Day 1st Monday in September Veteran’s Day November 11 Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday in November Day after Thanksgiving Friday after Thanksgiving Christmas Day December 25 One “Floating” Holiday Date selected by employee

UNPAID HOLIDAYS

Employees are entitled to two unpaid holidays per calendar year for a reason of faith or conscience or an organized activity conducted under the auspices of a religious denomination, church, or religious organization.

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