Explanation
This amendment to Ordinance 0664-2006, the Fire Management Compensation Plan, increases the pay structure by four percent (4%) in order to remain competitive in the market. The pay structure has not been adjusted for two (2) years. This amendment also decreases pension pick-up by one percent (1%), effective with the payperiod that includes April 1, 2012; and increases the employee insurance contribution to eleven percent (11%) effective with the payperiod that includes April 1, 2012.
Emergency action is recommended to ensure timely implementation.
Title
To amend the Fire Management Compensation Plan, Ordinance No. 0664-2006, as amended, by amending Sections 3(A)and (B), and 8(W); and to declare an emergency.
Body
WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend Section 3(A) of the Fire Management Compensation Plan to increase the pay structure in order to remain competitive in the market; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend Section 3(B) of the Fire Management Compensation Plan to reduce the City's pick-up of the employee contribution rate; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend Section 8(W) of the Fire Management Compensation Plan to increase the employee insurance contribution; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the City in that it is immediately necessary to amend the Fire Management Compensation Plan, thereby preserving the public health, peace, property, safety and welfare; Now, Therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
Please see Attachment for the remainder of the Ordinance.