6.g) Staff Report-Pay Inc For Pearl� J
SCANDIA
Staff RepoVt
Date of Meeting: February 16, 2016
To: City Council
From: Brenda Eklund, Deputy Clerk
Re: Firefighter Pay Increase for Completion of Certifications
Background:
Firefighter compensation was approved in resolution 03-19-13-04. It includes a $1/hour increase
after completing the certification levels.
Issue:
Should Firefighter Josh Pearl receive a pay adjustment for completing his EMT and Firefighter II
Certifications?
Proposal Details:
Josh was hired in 2013, and received a $1/hour pay increase in 2014 with completion of
Firefighter I certification and the required one-year probation. Per resolution 03-19-13-04, his
hourly pay should be increased from $11.00/hour to $13.00/hour beginning with the next payroll,
and retroactive to his November 2015 department hours when his certifications were completed.
Compensation also provides for a lump -sum $100 bonus for each certification completed.
Fiscal Impact:
Increase is provided for in the budget.
Options:
1) Approve $2.00/hour increase and certification bonuses for Pearl effective with the
next payroll.
2) Approve a different increase for Pearl effective with the next payroll.
3) Do not approve an increase for Pearl.
Recommendation:
Option 1.