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CityCouncil | 2012-06-19 | 6 | Association (MCEA) and the City of Alameda for the Period Beginning January 1, 2012 Through December 26, 2015.' Adopted; (12-318 B) Resolution No. 14698 , "Approving a Revised Memorandum of Understanding Between the Alameda Police Officers Association Non-Sworn Unit (PANS) and the City of Alameda for the Period Beginning January 1, 2012 Through December 26, 2015." Adopted; and (12-318 C Resolution No. 14699 , "Approving a Revised City of Alameda Executive Management (EXME) Compensation Plan for the Period Beginning June 17, 2012 Through December 26, 2015." Adopted. Councilmember deHaan requested an explanation of how the revenue sharing mechanism works. The City Manager stated there are five revenue streams that form the basis of the general fund: property tax, sales tax, transfer occupancy tax, utility users tax and real estate transfer tax; the five revenue streams will be reviewed; if the aggregate of all five goes up 4%, the employees would be entitled to a 2% wage increase; the revenue sharing is 50% of the percentage increase; the five revenue streams were selected after a great deal of discussion with the bargaining units; the bargaining units did not want to just use the General Fund, which can be redefined by Council resolution. The Assistant City Manager stated the increases do not take effect until 2015. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the amount is a gross to which the City Manager responded in the affirmative; stated the largest single expense for any municipality is wages. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether there was a need for additional expenditures in those years does that get in consideration of this basic gross revenue increase and share? In response to Councilmember deHaan's inquiry, the City Manager stated the formula does not change; agreement was made with the unions; noted there is a cap and a minimum; in 2014, 1.5% is the minimum; 4% is the maximum; half of any dramatic growth in revenues is not being pledged; it is important to note there are no wage increase or cost of living adjustments in the first two years; the formula takes effect in years three and four; however, staff will begin contributing money to medical premium and PERS contributions; there are significant concessions by labor which are structural and will help the City dramatically. The Assistant City Manager stated the staff reports show the net savings; there is no cost to the City, even once the revenue sharing proposals kick in. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether there would be a net savings if the 4% increase occurs, to which the City Manager responded in the affirmative. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 6 June 19, 2012 | CityCouncil/2012-06-19.pdf |