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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2007-030
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH IBEW FOR GRIEVANCE COS 06-01
FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $38,265,53
WHEREAS, in February 2006, the Seward area experienced severe winter storms and
avalanches; and
WHEREAS, this caused the need to operate the stand-by generators for 26 days, without
interruption; and
WHEREAS, the Electric Department was short handed due to a couple employees being
injured, in the summer and fall of 2005, and not able to return to work; and
WHEREAS, the City chose to supplement the workforce, with the only other available
employees that could safely operate the generators, so we could maintain 24 hour a day operations;
and
WHEREAS, the actions taken by management were later grieved by IBEW members,
.... resulting in grievance COS 06-01; and
WHEREAS, the grievance went before an arbitrator on November 16,2006. The arbitrator
ruled against the City on December 12,2006; and
WHEREAS, the remedy requested by IBEW has been negotiated down to an agreed upon
amount.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. The City Manager is hereby authorized to enter into a settlement agreement with
IBEW for grievance COS 06-0lfor an amount not to exceed $38,265.53.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 27th
day of March, 2007.
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2007-030
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THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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Vanta Shafer, Mayor
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Dunham, Valdatta, Schafer, Bardarson, Amberg, Shafer
None
Thomas
None
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Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: March 27, 2007
Through: Marvin Yoder, Interim City Manager
From: Tim Barnum, Electric Utility Manager
Agenda Item: Authorizing the City Manager to enter
into a Settlement Agreement with IBEW for
grievance COS 06-01
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
In February 2006, the Seward area experienced severe winter storms and avalanches.
This caused the need to operate the stand-by generators for 26 days, without interruption.
The Electric Department was short handed in the summer and fall of 2005 (due to a
couple employees being injured and not able to return to work)... The City chose to
supplement the workforce, with the only other available employees that could safely
operate the generators, so we could maintain 24 hour day operations. Management took
the steps necessary to work within the Collective Bargaining Agreement and with the
IBEW, when supplementing the workforce.
The actions taken by management were later grieved by IBEW members, resulting in
grievance COS 06-01. The City had discussions with IBEW, attempting to resolve the
grievance but, this was unsuccessful. The grievance went before an arbitrator on
November 16, 2006. The arbitrator ruled against the City on December 12, 2006 and that
decision was appealed for reconsideration. The decision was clarified, to a point, but not
changed.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST:
Where applicable, this resolution is consistent with the Seward City Code, Charter,
Comprehensive Plans, Land Use Plans, Strategic Plan and City Council Rules of
Procedures.
FISCAL NOTE:
The settlement amount will be charged to the Electric Enterprise Fund account # 501-
5100-5170-0000-00009.Approved by Finance Department:
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council approve Resolution 2007- authorizing the City Manager to enter into a
settlement agreement with IBEW for grievance COS 06-01 in an amount not to exceed
$38,265.53.