Fiscal Note
The wage rate differential for the houly salaries as compared to the City Living Wage ranges from $0.06/hr (Library Pages) to $0.62/hr (Event Aides). Based on the most recent complete year's data (2012), the estimated projected cost for all of 2013 is about $7,200 for wages, plus an estimated $800 for benefits, or total estimated City costs of $8,000. The majority of the costs (an estimated $5,900, including benefit expense) would be for Library Pages. Each agency that employs hourly employees eligible for back-pay and a wage increase will accommodate the additional expenses in the current operating budget. No additional appropriation is required.
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Changing the salary for the hourly classifications of Library Page, Shallow Water Host, Attendant, and Event Aide in Local 60 contracts to the living wage of $12.19/hr. as of January 6, 2013.
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Resolution that the salary for the hourly classifications of Library Page, Shallow Water Host, Attendant, and Event Aide in Local 60 contracts be raised to the living wage of $12.19/hr, effective January 6, 2013, and that all affected employees receive appropriate backpay, thereof.