DATE: December 14, 2021
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Hollis Magill, Director of Human Resources
SUBJECT: Memorandum of Understanding for Representation Unit 31
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
1. Approve the successor Memorandum of Understanding for Representation Unit 31 - Public Defenders, represented by the Professional Association County Employees, effective December 13, 2021; and,
2. Approve the related Salary Resolution Amendment as reflected on Appendix “B”.
REPORT
Approval of the recommended actions would effectuate the tentatively agreed upon terms and conditions as delineated herein regarding Unit 31’s successor Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), effective December 13, 2021, through December 10, 2023. The estimated cost for FY 2021-22 is $292,261; $263,034 of which is Net County Cost (NCC). Impacted department appropriations will be monitored and adjustments will be brought to your Board if needed.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
If your Board were not to approve the recommended actions, the existing terms and conditions would remain in effect and contract negotiations would continue.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The total estimated cost of the negotiated terms and conditions for FY 2021-22 is approximately $292,261, including related retirement costs, $263,034 of which is NCC. Impacted department appropriations will be monitored and adjustments will be brought to your Board if needed.
DISCUSSION:
Ø MOU Term:
o December 13, 2021, through December 10, 2023
Ø Salary Adjustments:
o 3% increase effective December 13, 2021
o 3% increase effective December 12, 2022
• Health Insurance for Plan Year 2022: (up to indicates that the contribution will not exceed the cost of the employee’s health plan selection)
o Increase total County contribution for Employee Only up to $388 effective December 13, 2021
o Increase total County contribution for Employee plus Spouse up to $498 effective December 13, 2021
o Increase total County contribution for Employee plus Child(ren) up to $498 effective December 13, 2021
o Increase total County contribution for Employee plus Family up to $593 effective December 13, 2021
• Health Insurance for Plan Year 2023: (up to indicates that the contribution will not exceed the cost of the employee’s health plan selection)
o Increase total County contribution for Employee Only up to $408 effective December 12, 2022
o Increase total County contribution for Employee plus Spouse up to $518 effective December 12, 2022
o Increase total County contribution for Employee plus Child(ren) up to $518 effective December 12, 2022
o Increase total County contribution for Employee plus Family up to $703 effective December 12, 2022
Ø Supplemental Retirement Plan Match for Members in Retirement Tiers IV and V:
o Establish and implement a County match on contributions made to a County sponsored supplemental retirement plan by members in Retirement Tiers IV and V, up to $25 per pay period. Members not contributing to a County sponsored supplemental retirement plan will not be eligible to receive this match. The duration of the County’s supplemental retirement plan contribution match will be at the Board’s discretion and can be eliminated at any time.
Ø Specialization Incentive:
o Increase from $204 to $274 per pay period, effective December 13, 2021
Ø Miscellaneous:
o Addition, update, or deletion of MOU language and/or addenda
REFERENCE MATERIAL:
BAI #34, November 2, 2021
BAI #34, September 21, 2021
BAI #39, December 10, 2019
ATTACHMENTS INCLUDED AND/OR ON FILE:
MOU for Unit 31
Appendix “B”
CAO ANALYST:
Yussel Zalapa