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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 84-159 R E S O L U T I O N BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT : THAT the City Manager be, and he is hereby , authorized to execute amendments to the labor contracts with the Beaumont Police Officers Association and the International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 399, establishing a pilot health program for retirees and agreements with same to provide for funding for the pilot health program for retirees, substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibits "A" , "B" , "C" , and "D" . PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the day of 1984. Mayor - AGREEMENT THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF JEFFERSON § This agreement is entered into by and between the City of Beaumont, a municipal corporation domiciled in the State of Texas, herein after referred to as the "Empoyer, " and the Beaumont Police Officers Association, herein after referred to as the "Union. " NOW, THEREFORE, the parties mutually agree as follows: W I T N E S S E T H 1 . Article XIX of the labor agreement heretofore entered into by Employer and Union is hereby amended to read as follows: Effective April 1 , 1984, the monthly rates paid each grade shall be as follows: Per Month GRADE I Start to 1 year $ 1 ,530 1 year to 2 years 1 ,626 2 years to 3 years 1 ,680 3 years to 4 years 1,734 4 years to 5 years 1 ,787 5 years or more 1 ,841 GRADE II 0 to 5 years 1 ,949 5 years or more 2, 056 /S`'� r;xhibit "A" Per Month GRADE III 2, 228 GRADE IV 2 ,421 GRADE V 2 ,625 GRADE VI 2,824 Rates established herein represent an increase in wages of 2% above the rates in effect March 31, 1984 in lieu of the 3% wage increase heretofore negotiated because City and Union have reached an agreement to fund a pilot health insurance program for retired and disabled employees with the City contributing 1% of fire fighter wages effective March 31, 1984 into the program. 2. Article XXII, Section 5 of the labor agreement between Employer and Union is hereby amended to read as follows: Article XXII. Section 5 . The Union and the Employer agree to review prior to, and implement on April 1 , 1984, the health insurance program for employes retiring or becoming disabled ( if eligible for a disability pension under the Texas Municipal Retirement System) after April 1 , 1984. The retired or disabled employee shall contribute monthly a sum equal to the group insurance rate established by the employer for its employees. City shall contribute 1 . 0518% of police officers wages as of March 31, 1984 into the program. Should the pilot health insurance program require other monies to sustain the fund, the city agrees to contribute a maximum of $10,000 into the program over the 18-month 2 - ,�' /j ? period, April 1 , 1984 through September 30, 1985. The Union agrees that the total compensation received by its members shall include the amount contributed to the pilot health insurance program. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Beaumont Police Officers Association has caused this agreement to be executed by its president by order of its membership, and the City of Beaumont has caused this agreement to be signed by the city manager on the day of , 1984. CITY OF BEAUMONT By City Manager BEAUMONT POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION By President 3 - AGREEMENT STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF JEFFERSON WHEREAS, the City of Beaumont (herein "City" ) and the Beaumont Police Officers Association ( herein "Union" ) , have by their labor contract agreed to implement a health insurance program on April 1 , 1984 for those employees who retire or become disabled on or after such date. NOW , THEREFORE, the parties mutually agree as follows: W I T N E S S E T H : 1 . Pruco Life/Prudential will provide medical coverage for policemen retiring or becoming disabled after April 1 , 1984. The term of this agreement shall be April 1 , 1984 to March 31, 1985. The pilot program described herein shall be an 18-month program commencing April 1 , 1984. 2. Retired or disabled employees desiring to participate shall contribute $80. 00 per month for such employee, $150. 00 per month for such employee and one dependent, and $200. 00 per month for family coverage. These monthly amounts shall be paid into the trust fund established herein. �/ /� r�XHIBI`e "B" 3. In addition to the monies paid into the trust fund by the retired or disabled employee, the City will contribute an amount equal to 1. 0518 percent of police wages as of March 31, 1984 into the trust fund. Should the trust fund require other monies to sustain the insurance program, the City agrees to contribute a maximum of $10,000 into the fund during the eighteen ( 18) month pilot program. Payment shall be made on a monthly basis. 4 . For the term of the pilot program herein described, premiums shall be paid to Pruco Life/Prudential out of the trust fund as follows: the greater of $4, 167. 00 per month or ( number of participants) x $600. The premium herein established shall provide medical insurance for the first plan year ( April 1 , 1984 to March 31, 1985) . 5. City will be responsible for payment of the premiums out of the trust fund and shall hold the trust fund at interest separate and discrete from other City monies. City will provide a certified audit of the fund to Union at the time the annual City audit is completed. 6. Retired or disabled policemen may participate in the program if they are eligible for retirement or disability benefits - 2 - under the Texas Municipal Retirement System. Coverage provided by the program will be substantially the same as the coverage provided to active policemen. 7. Retired or disabled employees participating in the plan are required to enroll for both Part A, Hospital Insurance, and Part B , Supplementary Medical Insurance, under the U. S. Government Medicare Program. Failure to become a subscriber as required herein will result in the participant' s exclusion from the program herein established. CITY OF BEAUMONT ATTEST: By __ City Manager BEAUMONT POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION ATTEST: By President - 3 - AGREEMENT THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF JEFFERSON WHEREAS, the City of Beaumont ( herein "City" ) and the International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 399 (herein "Union" ) , desire to amend the labor contract heretofore executed by the parties on the day of _ 1984 to amend paragraphs XXIII and XXIV to reflect the changes in the labor agreement necessary to institute a pilot health program for retired and disabled employees. NOW , THEREFORE, the parties mutually agree as follows: W I T N E S S E T H 1 . Article XXIII of the labor agreement heretofore entered into by City and Union is hereby amended to read as follows: Effective April 1 , 1984, the monthly rates of pay in each grade shall be as follows: Per Month GRADE I Start to 1 year $ 1 ,460 1 year to 3 years 1 ,662 3 years to 5 years 1 ,741 5 years or more 1 ,785 GRADE II 0 to 2 years 1 ,905 2 years or more 1 ,947 d /�y EXHIBIT "C" Per Month GRADE III 0 to 2 years 2 ,070 2 years or more 2, 152 GRADE IV 2,356 GRADE V 2,562 GRADE VI 2 ,726 Rates established herein represent an increase in wages of 20 above the rates in effect March 31, 1984 in lieu of the 3% wage increase heretofore negotiated because City and Union have reached an agreement to fund a pilot health insurance program for retired and disabled employees with the City contributing to of fire fighters wages effective March 31 , 1984 into the program. 2. Article XXIV of the labor agreement between City and Union is hereby amended to read as follows: Effective November 1 , 1983, the Employer shall provide life insurance protection as follows: Grade I $15,000 Grade II 15,000 Grade III 15,000 Grade IV 20,000 Grade V 20,000 Grade VI 20,000 Effective October 1, 1984, the Employer shall provide all employees with $20,000 life insurance coverage. The Employer agrees to pay the cost of each employee's and each employee' s dependent' s group health insurance. Group health 2 - insurance benefits shall not be less than those in effect on February 1 , 1980. The minimum benefits may be modified by the Employer with the prior consent of the Union, which consent shall not be unreasonably denied or delayed. The Employer will provide a dental insurance plan for employees and their dependents. The first $15.50 of monthly premium for this plan will be paid by the Employer. The Union and the Employer agree to review prior to, and implement on April 1 , 1984, a health insurance program for employees retiring or becoming disabled ( if eligible for dis- ability pension is determined by the Firemen's Pension Fund) after April 1 , 1984. The retired or disabled employee shall contribute a sum equal to the group insurance rate established by the employer for its employees. The City shall contribute 1. 1% of fire fighters wages as of March 31, 1984 into the program. Should the pilot health insurance program require other monies to sustain the fund, the City agrees to contribute a maximum of $10 ,000 into the program over the 18-month period, April 1 , 1984 through September 30, 1985. The Union agrees that the total compensation received by its members shall include the amount contributed by City to the pilot health insurance program. IN WITNESS WHEREOF , International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 399, has caused this agreement to be executed by its president by order of its membership and the City of Beaumont 3 - has caused this agreement to be signed by the city manager on the day of 1984. CITY OF BEAUMO NT By City Manager INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS, LOCAL 399 By President 4 - AGREEMENT STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF JEFFERSON § WHEREAS, the City of Beaumont ( herein "City" ) and the International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 399 ( herein "Union" ) , have by their labor contract agreed to implement a health insurance program on April 1 , 1984 for those employees who retire or become disabled on or after such date. NOW , THEREFORE, the parties mutually agree as follows: W I T N E S S E T H 1 . Pruco Life/Prudential will provide medical coverage for fire fighters retiring or becoming disabled after April 1 , 1984. The term of this agreement shall be April 1 , 1984 to March 31, 1985. The pilot program described herein shall be an 18-month program commencing April 1 , 1984. 2. Retired or disabled employees desiring to participate shall contribute $80. 00 per month for such employee, $150. 00 per month for such employee and one dependent, and $200. 00 per month for family coverage. These monthly amounts shall be paid into the trust fund established herein. 9 P;XHIBIT D 3 . In addition to the monies paid into the trust fund by the retired or disabled employee, the City will contribute an amount equal to 1. 1 percent of fire fighter wages as of March 31, 1984 into the trust fund. Should the trust fund require other monies to sustain the insurance program, the City agrees to contribute a maximum of $10,000. 00 into the fund during the eighteen ( 18 ) month pilot program. Payment shall be made on a monthly basis. 4 . For the term of the pilot program herein described, premiums shall be paid to Pruco Life/Prudential out of the trust fund as follows: the greater of $4, 167.00 per month or ( number of participants) x $600. The premium herein established shall provide medical insurance for the first plan year (April 1 , 1984 to March 31, 1985) . 5. City will be responsible for payment of the premiums out of the trust fund and shall hold the trust fund at interest separate and discrete from other City monies. City will provide a certified audit of the fund to Union at the time the annual City audit is completed. 6. Participation in the health insurance program for retired or disabled employees shall be limited to those who are eligible / q - 2 - for retirement or disability benefits under the Firemens Relief and Retirement Fund of Beaumont, Texas. Coverage provided by the program will be substantially the same as that provided to active fire fighters. 7 . Retired or disabled employees participating in the plan are required to enroll for both Part A, Hospital Insurance, and Part B , Supplementary Medical Insurance, under the U. S. Government Medicare Program. Failure to become a subscriber as required herein will result in the participant' s exclusion from the program herein established. CITY OF BEAUMONT ATTEST: By_ City Manager INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS, LOCAL 399 ATTEST: By President 3 -