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City manager summarizes IAFF fact‑finder: proposes three‑year term, raises and specialty pay
Summary
City Manager Ned Thomas presented a nonbinding fact‑finder report on firefighter bargaining recommending a three‑year term, a 4.375% raise in year one, CPI‑based adjustments in years two and three (2.25% floor, 3.25% cap), $50-per-shift mentor pay, and incentive pay up to 5% for certain technical certifications; estimated three‑year cost: $1,483,843.49.
City Manager Ned Thomas briefed the council on a nonbinding fact‑finder’s findings from the IAFF Local report on Jan. 13, outlining recommendations the fact‑finder made to resolve outstanding issues in firefighter bargaining.
Thomas said the fact‑finder recommended a three‑year term (effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028). For wages, the fact‑finder recommended a 4.375% increase in year one and then CPI‑based adjustments in years two and three subject to a minimum adjustment of 2.25% and a maximum of 3.25%.
On specialty pay, the fact‑finder recommended $50 per shift for preceptor or mentor assignments. For incentive pay tied to specific certifications, the fact‑finder recommended a 2% premium for hazardous materials and vehicle/machinery technical certifications and an additional 1% each for up to three other technical rescue certifications (swift water, high/low angle rope, wilderness), for a potential combined premium of up to 5%.
Thomas reported a three‑year estimated fiscal impact of $1,483,843.49 for the combined wage and benefit changes recommended by the fact‑finder.
Thomas emphasized the finding is nonbinding and that the next steps are for council and negotiators to consider the report as they continue bargaining. No action was required by the council at the meeting.
What’s next: staff will use the fact‑finder’s findings in ongoing negotiations and include the estimate in fiscal forecasts; any agreement will return to council for formal approval.
