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Council reviews IAFF bargaining agreement with 3.25% wage increase; budget concerns noted
Summary
Council considered a proposed collective bargaining agreement with the International Association of Firefighters for fiscal year 2025—6, which staff said includes a 3.25% wage increase; staff noted constrained revenues and compared the raise to BLS CPI figures.
The Village council discussed a proposed collective bargaining agreement with the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) covering fiscal year 2025—6. Staff summarized the agreement as including a 3.25% wage increase and noted that revenues and the overall municipal budget are ‘‘kinda flat—— compared with BLS CPI figures.
Why it matters: Wage adjustments in public-safety contracts affect the city—s personnel costs and the budget outlook. Staff reported the proposed increase slightly outpaces recent CPI measures and flagged caution given current revenue projections.
At the meeting, Speaker 3 described the agreement and said the increase is slightly above recent CPI figures (staff cited CPI figures in the 2.3—6 to 2.8—6 range), then noted some shift-differential pay items had not been adjusted for some time and may be addressed. Speaker 4 asked whether off-duty security work is subject to limits to prevent excessive total hours for employees; the question highlighted concerns about scheduling and employee workload rather than contract compensation.
What—s next: The record excerpt does not capture a formal vote or final approval. Council discussion focused on budget impacts and operational details to be resolved before final action.
End note: No formal motion or roll-call vote was recorded in the provided transcript excerpt.
