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2 1� 8 8) What is the total amount spent in 2008 on staff wages, all employer-paid healthcare costs and PERA or other retirement contributions? This figure is the total 2008 staff compensation cost. Staff' 220 Response: The Budgeted amount for 2008 is approximately $14, 000, 000. Based on figures through 2 2 1� 9130108, it appears the City is on track to s end the budgeted amount. p 222 223 9) In the 2009 Recommended Budget, we are adding $155K for a 3.5% COLA, $9r 224 increases, $230K (or $119K - see earlier email to you and Dona) for "healthcare increases 10%, 225 and $65K for "PERA mandated increases. These total increases equal either $547,000 or $436,100 226 (depending on whether $230K or $119,100 is the correct number for healthcare increases. Please 227 tell me what number is right - what is the total of 2009 compensation and benefit increases? Staff' 228 Response: The correct figure forthe additional amount in the tax-supported funds is $547,000. 2 2 �,) Citywide tb e 2009 Comp ensa tion a n d Ben efit pa ckage is approxiina tely $15, 000, 000. 230 2 3 1� 10) What is the total percentage increase of 2009 over 2008? That is, if you compare the total 2008 232 staff compensation cost to the total 2009 staff compensation costs which will include the items 233 listed in #2 above, what percentage increase is that. [It has to be something over 3.5%, since just 234 the COLA constitutes that percentage of an increase.] Staff'Response: Citywide, the increase is 235 approximately 7%. This increase is not unusual in municipal operations or for that matter most 236 service-sector industries. Because the City is in the business ofproviding services (as opposed to 237 making wi dge ts), p ers onn el cos ts will likely remain o ur single bigges t cos t inp u t for th e foreseea ble 238 future. 23 241 The City could choose to provide a lesser compensation and benefitpackage than what has been 241 1� budgeted for 2009 However, this would likely create inequities between union and non-union 2412 employees, and would widen the wage gap of'most non-union employees who are already paid 2,43 below the peer average. Alternatively, the City could forgo the replacement of 'employee positions 2,441 as a means of'saving money. However, this would have to be coupled with reduced community 2415 expectations and service levels. 2,47 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2418 241 It is Suggested that the City Council take formal action on any recommended changes (if any) on Monda, 25o November 17, 2008. This is the same date that the Council will be asked to adopt the 2009 Utility Rates 251� and Fee Schedule. City Staff will be available at the meeting to outline any program or service impacts. 252 POLICY OBJECTIVE 253 Establishing a final deadline for Council budget submissions is consistent with the Budget Calendar 2 5z, adopted earlier this year. In addition, establishing a deadline for submitting budget recommendations helps 255 preserve the integrity of the budget process. 256 FINANCIAL IMPACTS 257 Not applicable. 258 STAFF RECOMMENDATION 25�,) Staff Recommends the Council adheres to the deadline noted above and take any final actions by formal 2 6 (), motion. 2 6 1 EQUESTED COUNCIL ACTION 262 If necessary, take final action by motion on the 2009 Tax Levy & Budget. OEM