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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO — REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
From: LINN LIVINGSTON Subject: ESTABLISHMENT OF
SALARIES FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT
Dept: HUMAN RESOURCES RANGES P-5, P-6 & P-7, EFFECTIVE
AUGUST 1, 2009
Date: September 30, 2009
M/CC Meeting Date: October 5, 2009
Synopsis of Previous Council Action:
On October 6, 2008, the Mayor and Common Council approved the establishment of
salaries for Fire Department Ranges P-5, P-6 and P-7, effective August 1, 2008.
Recommended Motion:
1. That the salaries for Fire Department Ranges P-5 (Battalion Chief), P-6 (Deputy Fire
Chief), and P-7 (Fire Chief) be established, effective August 1, 2009.
2. That the Human Resources Department amend Resolution No. 6429 to reflect the
above action.
3. Authorize the Finance Director to amend the FY 2009/10 budget by increasing the
Fire Department General Fund Budget for Charter 186 costs, transferring $74,300
from the General Government Budget account number 001-092-5011.
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Signatur
Contact person: Linn Livingston Phone: 384-5161
Supporting data attached: Yes Ward:
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount: $74,300
Source: (Acct. No.) 001-092-5011
(Acct. Description) Salary & Benefits
Finance:
Council Notes: _
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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
Staff Report
Subject:
Establishment of salaries for Fire Department Ranges P-5, P-6 and P-7, effective August 1, 2009.
Background:
Section 186 of the City Charter established a formula for setting salaries for local safety
members, effective August 1 of each year. An agreement was reached with Fire Management on
the 10 cities to be used for this year's calculation. The salaries of those 10 cities have been
averaged to determine the salaries for this year for Fire Management classifications.
The 10 cities agreed upon for classifications P-5,P-6 and P-7 are:
Pomona Garden Grove
Santa Clarita West Covina
South Gate Roseville
Costa Mesa Burbank
Salinas Ventura
Effective August 1,2009,the new monthly salaries are:
CURRENT NEW
CLASSIFICATION MONTHLY SALARY MONTHLY SALARY
P-5/Battalion Chief $11,504 $11,845
P-6/Deputy Fire Chief $13,538 $14,662
P-7/Fire Chief $15,675 $16,784
Using the top steps for comparison,the increases by position from 2008 are as follows:
Monthly #of Total
Dollar Budgeted Annual
Range % Change Adjustment Positions Adjustment
P-5/Battalion Chief 2.96 $341.00 7 $ 28,644
P-6/Deputy Fire Chief 8.30 $1,124.00 1 $ 13,488
P-7/Fire Chief 7.07 $1,109.00 1 $ 13,308
Total $55,440
Adding an annual average benefit rate of 34.06%to reflect variable fringe benefit costs which
rise with salary, the total added costs for salaries and fringe benefits are $74,300. By comparison,
total Section 186 costs for this group in FY 2008/09 were $66,300.
Financial Impact:
The City's FY 2009/10 approved budget includes $2,531,900 million in General Government for
all Charter 186 anticipated salary increases. Police Safety Unit(excluding Measure Z positions)
costs totaled$639,300; Police Management Unit costs totaled $123,700; and Fire Safety costs
totaled$611,500, leaving a remaining balance of$1,157,400. The amount of Charter 186 salary
increases for Fire Management totaled$74,300, leaving a remaining balance of$1,083,100.
Recommendation:
1. That the salaries for Fire Department Ranges P-5 (Battalion Chief), P-6 (Deputy Fire Chief),
and P-7 (Fire Chief)be established, effective August 1, 2009.
2. That the Human Resources Department amend Resolution No. 6429 to reflect the above
action.
3. Authorize the Finance Director to amend the FY 2009/10 budget by increasing the Fire
Department General Fund Budget for Charter 186 costs, transferring $74,300 from the
General Government Budget account number 001-092-5011.
HR/Agenda Items:SR.186.Fire.Mgmt.2009