5.k) Staff Report-Pay Inc For FFsSCANDIA
Staff Report
Date of Meeting: August 18, 2015
To: City Council
From: Kristina Handt, City Administrators
Re: Firefighter Pay Increases for Completion of Certifications and Probationary Period
Background:
Firefighter compensation was approved in resolution 3-19-13-04. This includes increases for completing the
probationary period, certifications and officers.
Issue:
Should the firefighters receive a pay adjustments for completion of probationary period and certifications?
Proposal Details:
Travis Loeffler completed his firefighter 1 training earlier this year and should have his pay adjusted to
$13/hour effective April 1. This represents the $1/hour increase. In addition, Loeffler should receive
the $100 compensation for completing the certification course.
John Hagen has completed his one year probationary period, firefighter 1 and EMT certification. This
should result in a $3/hour increase to $13/hour effective June 1. In addition, Hagen should receive the
$100 compensation for completing the certification courses.
Ben McCarthy has completed his one year probationary period and firefighter 1 certification. This
should result in a $2/hour increase to $12/hour effective June 1. In addition, McCarthy should receive
the $100 compensation for completing the certification course.
Fiscal Impact:
Last year Loeffler worked 159 hours, Hagen 97 hours and McCarthy 70 hours. If this same trend were
to continue the impact would be an additional $935 in expense to the City. The fire department budget
provides for this increase.
Options:
1) Approve pay increases for Loeffler, Hagen and McCarthy as described above.
2) Approve a different increase for above mentioned firefighters.
3) Do not approve an increase for above mentioned firefighters.
Recommendation:
Option 1.