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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/03/1975 l'iL i r=:s ovember 3, ~975 The three hundred and third regular meeting and combined Study Session for the Wheat Ridge Lity Council was called to order by Mayor Homer Roesener at 7 30 p.m. at 4355 Field Stree+. Lou! cilmen attending were Joseph Donaldson, Robert Howard, Calvin L1lsey, Larry i"lerkl and Louise Turner. Councilman Mary Jo Cavarra arrived shortly after the meeting had convened. Also attending were City Administrator John Jerman, City Attorney [e urice Fox, City Treasurer James Malone, City Clerk Elise Brougham and staff and interested citizens. Motion by Councilman Merkl "1 move that no action be taken on the Minutes this evening." Motion W5S seconded by Councilman Howdrd and passed 4-1 Councilman Turner voted "nay." Motion by Louncilman Turner "I move that Whereas, the Rules of Procedure say that the Presiding Officer shall ask for corrections to the Minutes, and Whereas, there have been no corrections offered on any of the tabled Minutes, and Whereas, 3 weeks is ample time for all Councilmen to read the Minutes and recommend any needed changes, that next Monday night, unless there are corrections proposed, the Presiding Officer declare all minutes 3 weeks old or older to be approved as dis l;ributed." MaV.9_~_Roesener called for a second and there was none, but he stated that this was procedurally correct and that the concept of the Motion will be done. Public Comment was made by ---Cflj-cleHobbs, Direc tor of Public Works introduced the newly hired Chief of Engineering, Mr. Jesse Russell. Readoption of Resolution No. 416 which contained appropriation adjustments was sCheduled.- Councilman Merkl introduced the Resolution and it was read by the Clerk. Councilman Turner asked if therewas not a procedure for Resolutions that had not been signed by the Mayor and that Resolution No. 416 had not been, and the City Clerk asked for clarification for the record whether or not Resolution No. 416 could be readopted or whether it should be rescinded and a new resolution be adopted. ~~t~~ttorney Fox said he needed time to research these questions. Motion by Councilman Turner "I move to table this Resolution until this is done (City Attorney's research.)" Motion was seconded by Councilman Merkl and passed 6-U. Motion by Councilman Hulsey "I nominate Larry Merkl to be our voting delegate and Joe Donaldson to be the Alternate (at the National League of Cities Conference)." Motion was seconded by Councilman Howard and passed 6-0. Motion by Councilman Howard "I mOJe that the Type j-1 3.2 per cent retail beer license for the Safeway Store at 5353 West 38 Avenue be renewed." Motion was seconded by Councilman Turner and passed 6-0. Dennis Zwagerman, Director of Community Development explained his request for renaming Old Arvada Road to W. 48 Place by stating that the street right now does not have a formal name, and that the numbered avenue makes it easier for people to filid. Motion by Councilman Cavarra "I move we authorize the renaming of Old Arvada Road to West 48 Place as recommended by the Community Development Department." Motion was seconded by Councilman Hulsey and passed 6-0. -I< CI\i\N0e1) r fJa.'-t.).1 0 C HI/cpr 1"\ ,..",Jf.!, G. f-^ Item 1.E. authorizing payment to Centennial Engineering by Mr. Jerman to be deferred ^ week. Courcilman Cavarra cost b~eakdown for this expenditure. Rl-'S.'L"'+'G,0 * Resolution No. 420 was introduced by Councilman Merkl and was read. The Resolution urged the County :;0 aid the Jefferson County Communi+y was armou:-"ced req:Jested a MINUTES - 11/3/75 - Continued -2- Center for the Retarded's request for matching capital construction funds in the amount of $500,000. Motion by Councilman Merkl "I mOJe for the adoption of Resolution No. 420." Motion was seconded by Councilman Donaldson and passed 6-0. Ordinance amending Ordinance No. ~OB pertaining to the flood plain map was scheduled for first reading and was asked to be deferred by the City Attorney. Motion by Councilman Merkl "I move we table Item 2.A. and ordinance amending Ordinance No. 108 on first reading for 1 week." Motion was seconded by Councilman Yulsey and passed 6-0. Ordinance No. 192 amending Ordinance No. 84 relating to electrical contractors and registration fees was introduced by Councilman Merkl and the title was read. Motion by Councilman Merkl "I move for the adoption of Ordinance ~o. 192 on first readilg and order it published." Motiorl was seconded by Councilman Donaldson and passed 6-0. Ordinance No. 193 repealing Ordinance No. 106 and adopting the 1975 edition of the National Electrical Code was introduced by Councilmall Cavarra and the title was read. Motion by Councilman Cavarra "I move for the adoption of Ordinance No. 193 on first reading and order it published." Motion was secorded by Councilman Hulsey and passed 6-0. Mr. Jerman gave the status of the Budget and Appropriations Report for the month of September 1975. He stated as of October 20th, the revenues of the City are improving. He stated the City is $~~O,OOO behind in revenue expectation. He stated there is a balance of $956,000 that is unencumbered and he anticipates that $450,000 will be spent through the end of the year. ~ayor Roesener stated that there is a special meeting on 11/5/75 to formally adopt the ~976 budget and set the mill levy. A report of the Lena Gulch cleanup committee was scheduled. Mr. Quick of 3423 Simms stated his group had had 2 meetings with the County C8mmissioners to organize cleanout of debris along Lena Gulch. He stated this would only help a 1 or 2 year flood and they will start downstream and work up. He stated the State Engineer has written to Consolidated Mutual Water Co. requesting that they specify their plans to make the dam safer by the end of the month. He stated the City should follow through on this as it is a hazard to property and life. He stated the City should have a Civi 1 Defense warning system if the dam does go out. He stated the Lounty plans to supply trucks to assist the cleanup effort and hoped the City would also. Councilman Cavarra commended the citizens for their desire to help their own area and then stated there might be federal emergency funding for the problem of the dam. Sandy Leslie and Marilvn Repsher were also present. Marilyn Repsher of 3368 Swadley stated they had done an intensive survey of reside Ices and apartment buildings to determine just how many areas would be affected for flooding and if the dam went out. She stated their findings were not official and were as follows 283 residences with a population of 933.9 people, 11 businesses, JefferBon County Community Center for the Retarded, the Wheat Ridge Fire Department and 1 church. Councilman Turner thanked them for their work and stated she has knowledge of ownership along the gulch. Motion by Councilman Turner "I move that the City of Wheat Ridge take part in this endeavor along with the County and Citizens to whatever extent we feel we can." ( MINUTES - 1 13/75 - Continued -3- Councilman .HulsejL qdes tioned how much this would cos t the Ci ty. f.E_uncilman~~I.k~ stated if the City does this they should send out the enforcemert officer to issue summons on obstructions on the dilch. He also inquired if the citizen group was going to remove fence~ The Mayor called for a "straw vote" from the Council on Councilman Turner's Motion to ger a feeling from Council Councilman Turner was in favor of helping the cleanup, Coullcilman Howard stated "tunl it over 10 staff", Councilman Merkl was in favor of participation Bnd turning it over to staff, Councilmen Donaldson, Hulsey and Cavarra were if' favor. Councilman Cavarra asked for an approximate number of truck loads it would take, and ClyJ!e Hobbs said it was difficult to make a commitment at this time but perhaps it could be 20 or 30 truckloads and 40 to 60 manhours of time. Mr. Quick recommended that enforcement by the City be done after the cleanup. Councilman Cavarra stated th~t the Public Works Director should oversee the project. Mr. Jerman announced that the Sign Code Revission Committee had had their first meeting on October 29th and the next meeting would be . /"2/75. Ci.t.v Attornev Fox reported his findings on the readoption of i nsolution 4 6 nd stated the State Law provides that the Resolution should be returned within one week if it is not signed by the Mayor, and if this is not done the Resolution is valid. He recommended tabling one week. Councilman Merkl questioned why the Wheat Ridge Townrider buses still have Arvada on them. Mr. Jerman stated they have made 2 telephone calls and sent 1 letter to RTD and that it had been directed to the proper channels. The regular meeting was adjourned at 8 40 p.m. STUDY SESSIDrJ The Study Session for the month of November was convened. P..on~_E.i.ccoli of the Personnel Commission s ta ted that the salary survey resull;s have been discussed with the Commission and they are satisfied with the manner the survey was taken and plBBsed with the results. Dennis Zwagerman Director of Community Development stated the Planning Commission plans to have 3 citywide meetings on the Comprehensive Plan on the following topics Transportation, land us~ and economics and public facilities. Tentative dates are ~ov. 11, Nov. 18 and Dec. 4. A letter had been received from Robb Street Investments explaining why the cost of Lots 16 and 19 next to the Sod House location at West 46 Avenue and Robb had gone up from $14,500 to $19,500 due to improvements of curb, walk, utilities and a commitment for grading and paving the street. The letter stated that the price is $500 under cost. Mr. Jerman stated Robb Street Investments stated they are reluctant to accept less than $10,000 for each single site acquisition only. He stated one appraisal was $8,500 and the other was $11,000. He stated they are facing a deadline on their gas tap allocations and the buildings have to be completed by 1/15/76. Mavor Roesener stated he couldn't when the City intended to buy the were part of a subdivision. understand why the land was improved land Mr. Jerman stated the lots ----.-.- City Attornev Fox stated he thought what happened was."lhal ~e.had either an escrow agreement or we had a letter or cred~t requ~r~ng MINUTES - 11/3/75 - Con~inued -4- the developer to comple te these improvemen I.s, and that until rhey were completed they would have to pay the inleres1 rate" so they went ahead and completed the project. Councilman Merkl asked if Robb Street Investments have any parkland dedication in that area, if money was put aside. He stated if money was requi red it mig hI. offse t the pri ce of the land. Mr. Jermarl stated the amount usually requested is $75 per unit and he could get that information. Councilman Howard stated Mr. Callahan made a committment with the City at the old price and the City applied to the Open Space Committee to buy the land for $~4,750. He stated now Mr Callahan wants a higher price and he thought it was"unethical." Hr. Jerman stated the Motion authorizing the $14,750 price passed bY~h8-Council stated it said it was contingent upon the Open Space Committee's approval and securing an appraisal. City Attornev Fox stated the owner had indicated a willingness to sell at that price, but there was no binding agreement, and he has the rightt~ell the property at any price desired. The City has the choice of acquiring it at $19,500 or condemning it. An appraisal on the land indicates it is worth $19,500. Councilman Cavarra asked if there wasn't something in writing at the lower price Mr. Jerman stated there was a document with an offer, but the offer was not accepted in wril;ing. CiJ'y_AJ:~orn~ .cQ.~ said it; would have to be in writing to be valid. Councilman Hulsev stated the City cDuld not buy the IJroperty because of the process of going to Open Space and the City passed a Resolution for the original price and Mr. Callahan was aware of this. He stated he didn't understand why the price went up. He stated morally the City did everything it could to proceed to buy the property. Councilman Turner requested that Mr. Horton be in the audience whenever such matters come up for explanation. (He was present ~1/3/75 but had not been present at a previous meeting.) She stated the lot on the cuI de sac to the northeast had beenimpmved many months before. She stated she wanted to know the dimensions of the lot to the south, and stated it was a "strange improvement' that was put in theIE. She asked if Mr. Callahan had ever been notified in writing l'hat the City was taking positive action on this acquisition. Councilman HulseV stated the City has a choice of not buying the property. Councilman Merkl stated if the City condemned the land it would wind up paying the price that is wanted because that is the appraised price. Bud Williams of the Park and Recreation Commission stated it, had been his understanding rhat the developers had a time limit on development of the lots. He stated this is not city budget money, but Open Space money and he is for the acq~isition. Councilman Turner questioned why curb and gutter was put in on a vacant site before it was put in front of an existing house, and Councilman Cavarra questioned why utilities were put in where a parking lot would be. Ward Horton, Director Parks and Recreation gave a summary of the correspondence and prices quoted in the past as follows 1. The original offer was made Nov. 13, 1974 bV Mr. Callahan for $20,000 which was $8,500 for Lot 19 which had been improved at that time, and estimated cost for Lot 16 $9,500 wi1hout curb and sidewalk totaling $18,000 plus 15% profit totalling $20,700 less a $700 donation. 2. March 6, 1975 they revised their estimate due to development MINUTES - 11/3/75 - Continued -5- of the 5ubdivi5ion and at that time the total offer was $16,750, i.e $9,000 for Lot ~6, $6,500 for lot 19. +.~e was no t.ime stipulation. 3. May 29th, 1975 which suggested 1 ~ossible reduction in price of the March 6th letter would have to be increased due to increasing costs to $17,250. 4. The last offer of October 23rd stated they would accept the appraised value of $19,500. Councilman Cavarra questioned their requirement for $10,000 per site if only one site is acquired. Councilman Howard asked how much it would cost the City to develop the 2 sites. Mr. Horton stated he estimat~ Lot 16 would be $4500 for a parking lot and Lot 19 would be mainly landscaping and the value of j;hat site is to maintain open area between modern development and the historic site, and that a house could be built. 20 to 25 feet from the Sod House. He stated there is a modern house to the nort.h, but if it was vacant he would recommend acquisition of that too. Councilma~ Howard asked what the parking requirements would be. Mr. Horton 3ated at least 12 cars and 2 school buses, and that the land already owned by the City south of the house could be used for a parking lot but Lot 16 is more suitable and the south lot would be used for lardscaping. Councilman Merkl stated a variance would be needed to build a house on the lot to the rear of the Sod House, and stated "He (Mr. Callahan) is trying to hold us up for a price for a lot that he can't use anyhow. It would remain open space without a variance." Councilman Hulsev asked when was the curb and gutter put in. Ward Horton stated the curb and gutter on the cuI de sac and paving was put in eariler and the new curb had been put in within the last 6 months. COL1..I}_g"i.lman Hulsev questioned why the recen curb and gutter was put in, and Councilman Cavarra asked if some of it would have to be removed to aTrow for curb cuts if the City purchased it, and Mr Horton said "yes." :!e stated Mr. Callahan presumed that the City would not buy the land during all this time. Mr. Horton stated he had told Mr. Callahan of the City's intentions verbally, but he did not receive it in writing. Councilman Turner asked that as a matter of policy, that in the future people be notified in writing when the City has intent to buy land Mayor Roesener stated he did not want to commit City funds in case there was some problem with Open Space, and that in good business practice the seller goes to the buyer, but he agreed there should be notification. Councilman Hulsev stated the Director of Par~ has the obligation to give the Resolution passed on these matters to the land owner. Councilman Cavarra asked if a letter could be sent confirming the offer, and City Attornev Fox stat.ed this would commit the City to the responsibility of honoring the contract. Mr. Jerman stat.ed at the time there were negotiations the City didn't know what the real value was. He stated there's no reason however, that the Resolution can't be sent to the landowner. Councilman Hulsey stated this was a moral problem rather than a legal problem and stat,ed "I think we've been ripped off." Mavor Roesener asked if the City had obtained commitment from the Open Space for funding for the $19,500 price. Mr. Horton stated he has a County Commissioners Resolution allowing the City of Wheat Ridge to purchase the property at the appraised price. He stated the appraisal is $19,500 for both lots which was done by Edmund Leese of the Justin Haynes Co. Mavor Roesener read the Minutes of 5/22/75 reflecting the 8uthorization of Council for the lower price provided it is acceptable by the Open Space Committee, and if both lotstarednot acceptable that the priority go for Lot 19. City Attornev Fo~,~~eeral months went. by before the Open Space Committee approved it and the property owner could not know what was happening. -_._--~..._-,~_.. MINUTES - 11/3/75 - Continued -6- C?uncilman ~avarra asked if there was any legal reason why the Clty couldn t.pursue purchase of the one lot at the appraised price of $8,500. Cltv Attornev Fox stated it would be legal, and if the buyer was not willing then the procedure would be condemnation. She stated this would be her suggestion. Councilman Merkl stated Mr. Callahan has stated he does not want to take less than $10,000 per lot and the procedure of condemnation is time consuming and the price could go up in the meantime. He stated if Council wants this property the City should go with the price that Open Space has authorized. He stated there has been citizen interest in this site and it is a historical park and the City does need parking space. He was in favor of buying both lots. Mavor Roesener asked City Attorney Fox if he asked for a consensus would it be binding. City Attornev Fox stated the consensus would not be binding (no action can be taken at a study session), and stated the Motion previously made should be amended. Mayor Roesener asked for a consensus on pursuing the acquisition at a future meeting. Councilman Howard stated a resolution should be prepared leaving blanks in it for action next week. Councilmen Donaldson, Merkl, Turner and Hulsey agreed to have a resolution drawn up for purchase of 2 lots. Councilman Cavarra was in favor of lot and Councilman Howard was opposed. Dave Olson of Galbraith and Green gave a presentation on the City's Health Program and Rate increases effective 1/1/76. He stated Blue Cross and Glue Shield and Kaiser are going to have rate incllEses. He stated thre was a 135% paid loss ratio creating the increase in Blue Cross. He gave a detailed utilization breakdown noting that 13 families account for 70% of the claims, and 5 employees account for 39% of the claims. Over the whole period of health insurance coverage for the City the loss ratio is 84%. He stated they have gone out for bid on health coverage and have contacted many companies and they are due 11/21/75. Discussion on the weed ordinance and amendments was deferred until the next study session. Motion by Councilman Cavarra "I move we delete all items except 4,5,6 and 7 time permitting, and that we adjourn at 11 DO p.m " Motion was seconded by Councilman Donaldson. A consensus was derived due to the fact that this was a Study Session and passed 3-2 with one abstention. Mr. Clyde Hobbs questioned Mr. Michael Lyle from Labor Pool on the following 1. Mr. Lyle stated services are auilable 7 days a week and on holidays. Snow can be removed at any time. All costs are taken care of by Labor Pool. He stated his workers are not "winos and bums." 2. It was stated Ed Queen and Bob Whi~ think Labor Pool supplies good workers. (They are employees of Public Works.) 3. Mr. Lyle stated that when the City used Labor Pool before, the same crew of 7 was supplied for 2 months excepting 2 persons. 4. Mr. Lyle stated they had failed to supply 2 jobs through many past months of requests. 5. He stated they pay their workers $2.~0 per hour. Councilman Hulsev stated this type of business was started to help businessmen save money, and we "pay for what we get (or utilize.)" Mr. Hobbs distributed a cost breakdown of Labor Pool workers and city workers with fringe benefits and noted that this was submitted to the City Adninistrator 8/15/75. This is attached to the Mnutes. Discussions and proposals with the Police Protective Association and Emplovee Council Proposals were considered. Mr. Jerman recom- mended adopting the whole package. This is attached to the Minutes. Councilman Turner asked if lhe proposed police benefits were equivalent, 0 ihe ot.her benefits of other employees. MINUTES - 11/3/75 - Continued -7- Councilman Howard asked about the uniform allowance and court appearances. Mr. Jerman stated the officer would buy his own uniform and the City would pay for cleaning. Ed Rav of the Police Dept. stated the Court Clerk would sign the subpoena to prove he was there and if the case was dismissed he would still be paid for court time unless notified not to appear Councilmam Cavarra stated the City is paying the Court Clerk overtime and officers and suggested that a daytime court be looked into. Councilmen Hulsev and Merkl both felt the package should be adopted. Councilmen Turner and Cavarra agreed to adopt the proposal on 4/1/76. Councilman Donaldson agreed to go along with the proposal and Councilman Howard had no comment. Councilman Howard questioned Item 3 of 50% medical coverage for family members in lieu of a portion of the 5% cost of living increase. Mr Jerman stated the entire city had not been polled on this and there was no way to split this item and have half get 5% raise and the others get combined health coverage and 21h% raise. He srated the Employee Council was opposed and it would not benefit single people. Ed Rav requested that Council realize the financial difficulty in waiting until April and asked them to go along with the raise and benefits in January 1976. Councilman Merkl requested that a survey be done on all employees for the family coverage question and who were in favor of raises 1/1/76. Councilman Cav6rra stated the question of when the raise would be given had been resolved for 4/1/76. Councilmen Huls~and Merkl commented they had been made aware tonight of incllEsed health costs for the employees. Meeting was adjourned at 11 35 p.m. L APPROVED ~?;J3 ,)--1 ;-/)'0- / I CITY "F ~. HEAT RIDGE - MEMORp 1DUM MAYOR HOMER L ROESENER To CITY COUNCIL MEMBERSV ( BELOW) From EMPLOYEE COUNCIL MEMBERS Subject Date SEPTEMBER 12, 1975 Approved Date SUBJECT. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 1976 BUDGET At its meeting on September 12, 1975, the Employee Council made the followlilg recommeildations relative to salaries, fringe benefits, and working conditions for consideration by the City Council for possible incorporation in the 1976 Budget 1 Grant cost of living increase comparable to the actual increase in the cost of living, effective January 1, 1976, for all City employees to include department heads. 2. City paid family coverage for health insurance Also, recommend that the City explore the possibility of implementing dental and optical insurance coverage. 3. Improve on-the-job training Have representative(s) come to the City to explain equipment, etc , used by City employees Expand professional approach to staff training both in-house and external--allow more e<posure for employees to profession job-related training and conferences Allow more employees to attend minor and/or major conferences 4. Review job classifications and provide for reclassification, etc where applicable Review job classifications for parity both in-house and within the metro area relative to responsibilities and duties, education and experience, and salary ranges Also, recommend that the salary survey be conducted by an unbiased third party rather than in-house 5 Uniforms for Parks employees In addition to regular uniforms, issue one pair of coveralls for each employee to use during miscellaneous jobs (painting, etc) This will keep employees' every-day uniforms looking clean and wlIl create a better public image. Also, recommend heavier winter jackets 6. New or used lockers for Parks employees to hang winter clothes and supplies This will eliminate employees having to leave work to change clothes Outside temperature varies during the day, and proper clothing will reduce sickness and increase efficiency and morale. 7 Purchase compact vehicles for use by all departments to reduce gasoline, maintenance, etc , expenses 8 Implement complete merit system for all City employees rather than automatic increase, and/or salary revrews by elected officials 9. Improve communication system within City Hall to adequately service all City offlces (newer model switchboard) ,.,,.. T,...nn A TO"nTn.::J'n , , " CITY ADMINISTRATOR PAGE TWO #7 SIC~ PAY CONVERSION AFTER 50 DAYS ACCRUAL $7,212 Amount to be paid by City in 1975 for accrual of 480 or more hours or sick leave on a one for one basis. #8 OK #9 DETECTIVE DUTY PAY $1,771.60 per year savings if duty pay is deleted from the present pay ordinance. RKA kkw -. 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AND CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSALS BY EMPLOYEE COUNCIL At the request of the representatives of the Police Protective Association (PoP.A.), the Mayor, City Administrator, Chief of Police, and Director of Administrative Services held a series of meetings with a committee of the P.PoA. to discuss proposals concerning the salaries and fringe benefits of sworn officers in the Police Department. ~ 1 ;" ~ i ~, On September 12, the City Council received a memo from the Employee Council containing other recommendations for the 1975 budget relative to salaries, fringe benefits, and working conditions of other City employees. ~ .' ,. ~ ~ Attached is a report of the cost effeot of the proposals prepared by the Director of Administrative Services. The cost summary is as follows by item 1. S 3,555 2. -0- 3. 20,000 4. 7,350 5.,5i~0-s,568 6. 2,880 7. 7 , 2 12 8. 9. (1,772) $44,895 (Police only) (All Employees) (Police only) (Police only) (Police only) (All Employees) DEFERRED (Police only) TOTAL It has been agreed that the cost of item 3, Family Hospital and Medical Benefits, if approved by Council, would be deducted from the proposed five percent (5%) pay increase. The percentage impact of all of the above is approximately three percent (3%) of payroll. The percentage impact of the Family Hospital-Medical Benefit is approx- imately two percent (2%). j r ~ Atts. 2 cc: Richard K. Andrews, Director of Administrative Services Chief Ed Pinson Dave Shelley, Chairman, Employee Council Detective Ed Ray, Police Protective Assn., Wheat Ridge I t CITY F WHEAT RIDGE - MEr .ORAt )UM To CITY ADMINISTRATOR From DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES Da~ SEPTEMBER 22, 1975 Subject (See Below) Approved f"IINUTES - 11/3/75 - ContinuecPate Page 8. J'... ~\ d' '" c ( ~ COST EFFECT ON PROPOSED CHANGES IN BUDGET (Review of discussion with P.P.A.) 1 COURT TIME COURT APPEARANCES PER YEAR AMOUNT PA 10 AT l1/z TIMES FOR EACH HOUR IN COURT JSITION COURT APPEARANCES PER MONTH Corporals Police Officers Juvenile Officer Detectives 2 4 1 96 1200 12 10 $ 276.48 $3,324.00 $ 33.24 $ 31. 60 ~OUNT CITY PRESENTLY PAYS FOR ONE-HOUR MINIMUM OF COURT PAY $3,665.32 $3,665.32 $7,330.64 )DITIONAL AMOUNT CITY WILL PAY FOR TWO-HOUR MINIMUM OF COURT PAY JTAL AMOUNT CITY WILL PAY FOR COURT TIME IN 1976 2 NO COST 3 50% MEDICAL COVERAGE FOR FAMILY MEMBERS 30,500 Projected insurance cost of employee in 1976 for City 50, 500 City cost for employee plus 50% family coverage in lieu of a portion of the 5% cost of living increase. ~ UNIFORM ALLOWANCE ~ Uniformed police personnel at $175.00 per year lty would pay a total of $7,350.00 5 CLEANING ALLOWANCE 5,184 Cost per year for the cleaning costs of 42 uniformed personnel 375 Cest per year for the cleaning costs of 5 detectives receiving $75.00 per year. ~ OVERTIME AND COURT PAY FOR SERGEANTS 2,880 City will pay for 5 Sergeants spending 4 hours in court per month.