Budget Review Committee

BUDGET REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA SEPTEMBER 18, 2012 7:00 PM Aldermanic Chamber ROLL CALL PUBLIC COMMENT COMMUNICATIONS From: Mayor Donnalee Lozeau Re: Sidewalks • Referred to Committee - 9/12/12 From: Mayor Donnalee Lozeau Re: DPW Reorganization • Referred to Committee - 9/12/12 From: Dorothy Clarke, Deputy Corporation Counsel Re: Summary of Cost item Changes in the AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None NEW BUSINESS - RESOLUTIONS R-12-68 Endorsers: Mayor Donnalee Lozeau Alderman Michael J. Tabacsko Alderman-at-Large Lori Wilshire Alderman Richard A. Dowd APPROVING THE COST ITEMS OF A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CITY OF NASHUA, NEW HAMPSHIRE AND LOCAL 365 OF THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME), AFL-CIO FROM JULY 1, 2011 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2014 AND AUTHORIZING RELATED TRANSFERS R-12-69 Endorsers: Alderman-at-Large Jim Donchess Alderman-at-Large David W. Deane Alderman-at-Large Mark S. Cookson Alderman-at-Large Barbara Pressly Alderman Arthur T. Craffey, Jr. REGARDING ACCOUNTING FOR THE COSTS OF THE MAIN STREET PROJECT • Also assigned to the Board of Public Works; to appear on it's 9/20/12 Agenda R-12-70 Endorser: Mayor Donnalee Lozeau ESTABLISHING THE USE OF FUND BALANCE FOR TAX RATE NEW BUSINESS - ORDINANCES - None GENERAL DISCUSSION PUBLIC COMMENT REMARKS BY THE ALDERMEN POSSIBLE NON-PUBLIC SESSION ADJOURNMENT  w - u t UlkUl1D N O r R U L C Sôowia/ee Ifozecuc MAYOR. To: RnnrH nf AlHiafmen Fron eau Date: September 7. 2012 Re: Sidewalks As promised, attached you will find project costs which reflects the data collected for the Main Street sidewalk blocks and bridge as of August 22, 2012. Also provided are the costs for Arlington Street. Additional items will be provided capturing variable cost items which will include fuel and vehicle depreciation calculations. 229 Main Street PO Box 2019 • Nashua, NH 03061-2019 603.589.3260 - fax 603.594.3450 • NashuaMayor<o;NashuaNH.gov 1 * DP\V Project Costs 9/7/2012 Project Description: Main Street Bridge and Saffron Bistro Block LF Sidewalk: 450 Departments): Division or Public Works Projects Costs as of: 8/22/2012 City Labor &. Main Street Sidewalk City Labor & Materials Materials City Labor Hours through 8/22/2012 4,911 City Totally Burdened Labor Cost through 8/22/2012 $ 146,996 City Materials (concrete, brick etc) through 8/22/2012 $ 34,063 Total Labor & Materials 181,059 Additional Items Main Street Bridge & Saffron Bistro Block: Bollards (8) $ 4,216 Lightguard crosswalk system $ 22,610 Mast Arms (1) $ 15,000 Granite Curb Contract (515 LF) S 10,313 Granite Planters (3) $ 3,494 Bridge Gates (2) $ 2,670 Mast Ami Engineering Foundations (1) $ 4,793 Installation Mast Arm (Main & Park) $ 3,500 Tree Grates (4) $ 3,428 Electrical Contractor (Main St Bridge Electrical System) $ 9,990 Light Poles & Lights Main St Bridge (6) $ 55,890 Light Poles Main Street (1) $ 5,714 Lights Main Street (2) $ 6,304 Total Add'l Item Main St Bridge & Saffron Bistro Block 147,922 Sub-Total through 8/22/2012 328,981 Additional Items Purchased for Main Street Project: (There will be additional labor & materials to be updated at a later date.) Bollards (4) $ 2,224 Mast Arms (I I) $ 145,878 Granite Curb Contract (630LF) $ 18,900 Granite Planters (2) $ 5,540 Installation & Foundations Mast Arm (II) $ 140,000 Tree Grates (6) $ 5,142 Light Poles Main Street (8) $ 45,717 Lights Main Street (8) S 50.433 Total Add'l Items Main Street Project $ 413,834 DPW Project Costs Project Description: Arlington Street LF Sidewalk: 2,430 Departments): Division of Public Works City Labor & Arlington Street City Labor & Materials Materials City Labor Hours - Arlington Street 2,999 City Totally Burdened Labor Cost S 85,334 $ City Materials (concrete, brick eic) through 52,622 Total Labor & Materials 137,956  Q)omiaIee Ifozeaa MAYOR To: 8oard of Aldermen From: D6aAj#^eTozeau Date: September 7, 2012 Re: . DPW Reorganization I thought you might appreciate an u p d a t e relative t o a recent reorganization a t the Division of Public Works (DPW). The Board of Public Works (BPW) has eliminated the t w o department Operations Manager positions, one at Parks & Recreation a n d o n e a t Streets. They have c r e a t e d a new position for an Operation M a n a g e r for the full Division instead. The BPW determined that a Divisional Operations Manager would better suit the needs of the Division. The new Division Operations Manager will work closely with the Director, Superintendents, City Engineer, a n d Foremen to provide better coordination of divisional projects, such as Main Street improvements a n d the Broad Street Parkway. Responsibilities will include such things as a daily progress review of city crews in the field a n d assist in the achievement of divisional goals, efficient procurement a n d use of city resources, inspect, respond a n d provide solutions to residents' concerns a n d play a key role in seasonal operations like snow removal a n d parks. The position will b e a Grade 19 with a starting salary of $86,640.77, a n d for FY 13 it will b e funded as follows: 10% Solid Waste, 30% Wastewater, 40% Parks & Recreation a n d 40% Streets. The funding for the position reflects the anticipated breakdown of the work to b e performed by department. We are excited to promote Andy Patrician to this position. Andy has b e e n with the city for 25 years a n d during that time he has worked in Parks a n d Recreation, Streets, a n d most recently as a Solid Waste Foreman. He has a b r o a d knowledge of Public Works a n d brings exceptional customer service, operational skills, a n d proven leadership to this position. 229 Main Street PO Box 2019 • Nashua, NH 03061-2019 603.589.3260 • fax 603.594.3450 • NashuaMayor&NashuaNH.gov  OFFICE OF CORPORATION COUNSEL CITY OF NASHUA MEMORANDUM TO: Board of Aldermen FROM: Dorothy Clarke, Deputy Corporation Counsel DATE: September 13,2012 RE: Summary of cost item changes in the AFSCME collective bargaining agreement The collective bargaining agreement between the City and AFSCME includes the following cost item changes: Article 7: Wage increases of 0.5% for FY12,1.0% for FY13, and 2.0% for FY14. Eliminates different probationary employee pay rates. Article 9: Adds personal days to calculation of time worked for the purpose of computing overtime pay. Article 10: Agreement to maintain the current number of AFSCME employees (110) through the duration of this CBA (although not necessarily in current positions). This CBA ends June 30,2014. Article 21: For FY14, each employee will only have 1 personal day instead of 3, as consideration towards the one-time employee credit to partially offset the retroactive health insurance contributions owed.  Article 22: Increases longevity by Si00 at each 5 year increment. Article 24: For the duration of this CBA, the union will not be entitled to any educational benefits under this article, as consideration towards the one-time employee credit to partially offset the retroactive health insurance contribution amounts owed. Article 23: Effective 10/1/2011, increases the employees' health insurance contributions by 10%. Retroactive health insurance contribution amounts owed may be paid over the duration of the CBA. Effective 30 days upon final approval of the CBA, the health plans will have increased co-pays, a deductible for inpatient/outpatient facilities and a three-tiered pharmacy benefit. In consideration of the union's agreeing to give up 2 personal days in FY14 and to not be entitled to any educational benefits under Article 24 for the duration of the CBA, the city will provide a one-time credit of $454.54 to employees to partially offset the retroactive health insurance contribution amounts owed. Article 25: Sets the boot voucher at $110. Had been $110 and $82, depending on department and type of boot, although amounts were not stated in the CBA.