Fixing Maximum Salaries & Wages of Appointed Officers & Non Bargaining Employees 1990, 1991 Nad 1992

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� %s ,d Il� ; i lll' �` 1865 "a}'/ City of South Bend Joseph E. Kernan, Mayor Office of the Mayor July 24, 1989 Dear Council Members: The attached bill would establish salary and benefits for all non-bargaining City employees for the next three years. The formula for salary increases for full-time employees includes base increases of 1% + $560 in 1990, 2% + $280 in 1991, and 3% in 1992. In addition a merit bonus pool of 1/2% in 1990, 1% in 1991, and 1 1/2% in 1992, will be established to provide bonus compensation for employees based on performance. The City will create a merit bonus policy to assist managers in implementing a fair plan for all non-bargaining employees. There have also been salary adjustments made to some 60 positions to remedy some past inconsistencies, as well as better compensate employees for their responsibilities with a 3 year program. The health insurance program will be revised for 1990 to try and gain greater control over spending costs, and full-time employees will receive $500 per year in their individual cafeteria plans. Part-time non-bargaining employees will receive compensation that is proportionate to the package for full-time employees. This proposal is within the financial guidelines established for us through the collective bargaining process with the FOP and Teamsters this year, and the Firefighters last year. The cost of this package will average about 3. 5% over the next three years. We have attempted to provide a fair compensation package for our employees under the constraints of our financial situation. This will permit us to plan ahead as a City, and at the same time provide some security for our great municipal workforce. Your favorable consideration is respectfully requested. Sincere , 4110111111P eph E. Kernan Mayor County-City Building • South Bend, Indiana 46601 • 219/284-9261 • Telefax 219/284-9892