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Desen"Ption of Proposed Agreement The proposed agreement includes the following: 1. The contract terra to be for the two years from 1/ 1 /03 — 12/3 1/04. This Sri 11 allow both the City and the Union to focus on work for a longer period of time verses always being in a state of negotiations. 2. wages will increase 3% for 2003, effective 1/1/03, as discussed above, and a 2% adjustment plus a 1% Stanton v adjustment, for a total of 3% for 2004. The 2004 total adjustment is derived through benchmarks of other Stanton v comparable municipalities with settlements or proposals for 2004. Supporting documentation from the Stanton survey, staff` survey, and the US Department of Labor is enclosed for your convenient reference. 3. For the City contribution for insurance the language is as follows. The ENTLOYER will contribute up to a maximum of five hundred twenty dollars and sixty -eight cents (520.68) per month per employee for Calendar 2003, or the same amount which it contributes for all other City employees, whichever amount is greater. 4. The annual uniform allowance will go from $580 to 656 effective 1/1/03 and the City will increase the allowance by % effective .January 1, 2004 bringing it to $675. 6. Compensatory accrual maximums will increase from 50 to 60 hours. 7. The City and Teamsters will continue to discuss a post employment health care savings plan as a possible addition to the City benefits package. The Law Enforcement Labor Service (EELS) union group of Police Officers is still negotiating for the 2003 - 2004 contract. 2