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R-22-024
RESOLUTION
APPROVING THE COST ITEMS OF A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE NASHUA BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS AND THE
NASHUA POLICE PATROLMAN’S ASSOCIATION FROM JULY 1, 2022 THROUGH
JUNE 30, 2026
CITY OF NASHUA
In the Year Two Thousand and Twenty-Two
RESOLVED by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Nashua that the cost items of the
attached collective bargaining agreement between the Nashua Board of Police Commissioners and
the Nashua Police Patrolman’s Association are approved. The collective bargaining agreement
covers the period from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2026.
LEGISLATIVE YEAR 2022
RESOLUTION: R-22-024
PURPOSE: Approving the cost items of a collective bargaining agreement
between the Nashua Board of Police Commissioners and the
Nashua Police Patrolman’s Association from July 1, 2022
through June 30, 2026
ENDORSER(S): Mayor Jim Donchess
Alderman-at-Large Lori Wilshire
Alderman Richard A. Dowd
COMMITTEE
ASSIGNMENT: Budget Review Committee
FISCAL NOTE: The cost analysis is attached.
ANALYSIS
This resolution approves the cost items of a collective bargaining agreement between the City of
Nashua Board of Police Commissioners and the Nashua Police Patrolman’s Association. The
Agreement has a term of four years, commencing on July |, 2022 and expiring on June 30, 2026.
The Board of Aldermen must vote whether or not to approve the cost items of this contract within
thirty (30) days of receipt. RSA 273-A:3 I] (c).
Approved as to account Financial Services Division
number and/or structure,
and amount:
By: /s/John Griffin
Approved as to form: Office of Corporation Counsel
By: Prud Che tte
Date: i. Apurk DFR
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Police Patrolmen Contract Analysis
Employer Costs
Base Proposed Contract Years
Description FY22 FY23 FY24 FY25 FY¥26
Number of Employees in Analysis 136 136 136 136 136
Negotiated Rank Base Salary Increases 2.757% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00%
Base Pay Calculations
Rank Pay including In Grade Promotions $ 10,923,577 $ 11,223,975 $ 11,560,695 $ 11,907,515
Negotiated Rank Base Salary Increases 300,398 336,719 346,821 357,225
Total Base Pay $ 10,923,577 $ 11,223,975 §$ 11,560,695 $ 11,907,515 $ 12,264,741
$ Change over Prior Year $ 300,398 § 336,719 $ 346,821 $ 357,225
% Change over Prior Year 2.78% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00%
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Overtime $ = 1.818,508 $ 1,868,517 $ 1,924,572 $ 1982310 $ 2,041,779
Outside Details 425,960 425,960 425,960 425,980 425,960
Longevity 45,750 47,550 54,050 60,550 77,250
Holidays 503,706 517 558 533,085 549,077 565,550
Educational Benefits 20,000 20,000 26,600 20,000 20,600
Educational Incentives 81,800 99,250 99,250 99,250 99,250
Clothing Allowance 106,175 106,175 106,175 106,175 706,175
Wellness Reimbursement A ‘awance 27,400 27,400 27,400 27,400 27,400
Total Gther Salary Costs $ 3,033,299 $ 3,112,410 $ 3,190,492 $ 3,270,722 $ 3,363,363
$ Change over Prior Year $ 79,111 § 78,082 $ 80,230 $ 92,642
% Change over Prior Year 2.61% 2.51% 2.51% 2.83%
Base Pay and Other Salary Costs
Total Base Pay and other Salary Costs $ 13,956,876 $ 14,336,385 $ 14,751,187 $ 15,178,237 $ 15,628,104
$ Change over Prior Year 379,509 414,802 427,051 449,867
% Change over Prior Year. 2.72% 2.89% 2.90% 2.96%
Average Annual Salary and Other Salary Costs $ 102,624 $ 105,415 $ 108,465 $ 111,605 $ 114,913
Average Annual Increase per Employee $ 2,791 $ 3,050 $ 3,140 $ 3,308
Average Percentage Increase per Employee 2.72% 2.89% 2.90% 2.96%
Retirement Costs
Pension - NHRS (FY23 - 33.88%; FY24-F ¥26 - 33.88%} $ 4,513,812 $ 4636,478 $ 4,777,013 § 4921698 $ 5.074.113
Medicare (1.45%) 193,183 194,077 199,565 205,610 211,983
Total Retirement Costs 4,706,995 4,830,555 4,976,578 5,127,308 5,286,095
$ Change over Prior Year/Average 123,560 146,023 150,730 158,787
% Change over Prior Year/Average 2.63% 3.02% 3.03% 3.10%
Average Retirement Costs § 34,610 $ 35,519 $ 36,592 $ 37,701 § 38,868
Average Annual Increase per Employee $ 909 § 1,074 $ 1,108 § 1,168
Average Percentage Increase per Employee 2.63% 3.02% 3.03% 3.10%
Insurance Benefits Costs
Medical Insurance Costs (6% Increases - Savings in FY24) $ 2,706,484 $ 2,868,873 $ 2,904,622 $ 3,078,899 $ 3,263.633
Less: Employee Contributions (20%) (541,297) (573,775) (580,924) (615,780) (652,727)
Subtotal - Medical Costs to City $ 2,165,187 $ 2,295,098 $ 2,323,697 § 2,463,119 $ 2,610,906
Dental Insurance Costs (1% Increases) 126,678 127,945 129,224 130,516 131,822
Life Insurance Costs 17,960 17,900 17,900 17,900 17,900
Total Insurance Benefits Costs $ 2,309,765 $ 2,440,943 $ 2,470,821 $ 2,611,536 $ 2,760,628
$ Change over Prior Year 162,389 35,749 174,277 184,734
% Change over Prior Year 6.00% 1.25% 6.00% 6.00%
Average Insurance Benefits Costs 5 16,984 §$ 17,848 $ 18,168 § 19,202 $ 20,299
Average Annual Increase per Employee $ 965 $ 220 $ 1,035 § 1,096
Average Percentage Increase per Employee 5.7% 1.2% 5.7% 5.7%
Total Cost of Contract
Total Compensation $ 20,973,636 $ 21,607,883 $ 22,198,586 $ 22,917,081 § 23,674,827
$ Change over Prior Year $ 634,247 $ §90,703 $ 718,495 $ 787,747
% Change over Prior Year. 3.02% 2.73% 3.24% 3.31%
Average Annual Total Compensation Package $ 184,218 $ 158,881 § 163,225 $ 168,508 $ 174,080
Average Annual Increase per Employee $ 4,664 § 4,343 $ 5,283 $ §,572
3.02% 2.73% 3.24% 3.31%
Average Percentage Increase per Employee
¥21/20222:11 PM
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
NASHUA POLICE COMMISSION
AND
NASHUA POLICE PATROLMAN'S
ASSOCIATION
July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2026
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ARTICLE TITLE OF ARTICLE PAGE
1 Preamble 1
2 Recognition 1
3 Definitions 1
4 Stability of Agreement 2
5 Deduction of Dues 2
6 Employee Rights 3
7 Management Rights 5
8 Open Shop 6
9 Strikes & Work Stoppages 6
10 Grievance Procedure 6
11 Residence 8
12 Vacations 8
13 Longevity 11
14 Holidays 11
15 Uniform Allowance 11
15A Wellness Reimbursement Allowance 12
15B Wellness Incentive 12
16 Medical/Hospital, Life, & Dental Insurance 13
17 Sick Leave 17
18 Bereavement Leave 18
19 Emergency Leave 19
20 Personal Days 19
21 Exchange of Workdays 20
22 Shift Exchanges 21
23 Wages 21
24 Work Schedules 23
25 Overtime 23
26 Court Time 24
27 Outside Details 24
28 Bulletin Boards 26
29 Partial Invalidity and Separability 26
30 Educational Benefits/Educational Incentive 26
31 Waiver 28
32 Collective Bargaining Meetings and Contracts 28
33 Time Coming 29
34 Long-Term Disability Coverage 29
35 Shift Bid System 30
36 Military Leave of Absence 32
37 Term of Agreement 33
City of Nashua
Purchasing Department
Administrative Services Division (603) 589-3330
229 Main Street - Nashua, NH 03060 Fax (603) 594-3233
April 27, 2022
Memo #22-267
TO: Mayor Donchess
Finance Committee
SUBJECT: Bridge Repairs to the Canal Street Bridge in the amount not to exceed $373,750 funded
from 81300 Machinery & Equipment/81100 Capital Improvements/HW Block Grant
Please see attached communications from Daniel Hudson, City Engineer, dated April 28, 2022 for project
specific details related to this purchase. Below please find a summary of the purchase approval request:
Item:
Value:
Vendor:
Department:
Source Fund:
Ordinance:
Concrete repairs to the east abutment, center pier and a portion of the bridge
barrier on the Canal Street Bridge
not to exceed $373,750
New England Infrastructure, Inc.
160 Admin/Engineering
81300 Machinery & Equipment - $319,319.46
81100 Capital Improvements - $54,430.54
HW Block Grant
Pursuant to § 5-78 Major purchases (greater than $25,000) A. All supplies and
contractual services, except as otherwise provided herein, when the estimated
cost thereof shall exceed $25,000 shall be purchased by formal, written contract
from the lowest responsible bidder, after due notice inviting bids.
A competitive bidding IFB for this project was issued on 3/24/2022 and the following bids were received:
Vendor
Location Amount Note
New England Infrastructure | Hudson, MA $373,750 Includes base bid & bid alternate
Hansen Bridge LLC
New London, NH $448,190 Includes base bid & bid alternate
We recommend this bid to be awarded to the lowest total cost vendor who met the IFB specified
requirements.
The Board of Public Works (4/28/2022 BPW meeting), Division of Public Works: Engineering, and the
Purchasing Department respectfully request your approval of this contract.
Regards,
Kelly Parkinson
Purchasing Manager
Ce: D Hudson
C O'Connor
ARTICLE 1
PREAMBLE
Pursuant to New Hampshire RSA 273-A, and other applicable laws and statutes, this Agreement
has been entered into by the Nashua Board of Police Commissioners, hereinafter referred to as
the “Commission” and the Nashua Police Patrolman’s Association, hereinafter referred to as the
“Union.” Both parties agree to be bound by the provisions of this Agreement.
NOTE: All references herein to the masculine gender shall be construed to include the feminine,
and ail singular to include the plural.
ARTICLE 2
RECOGNITION
The Commission recognizes the Union as the sole and exclusive representative for full-time and
part-time employees of the Nashua Police Department, as defined in Article 3 of this contract, for
the purposes of collective bargaining with respect to wages, hours, and other terms and
conditions of employment.
Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as a waiver of the Union's right to collectively
bargain over any changes in mandatory negotiable wages, hours, or other terms or conditions of
employment.
ARTICLE 3
DEFINITIONS
A. BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS: Police Commissioners appointed in
accordance with Chapter 3, Section A-101, of the Nashua Revised ordinances.
CHIEF: Chief of Police of the Nashua, New Hampshire, Police Department.
CITY: The City of Nashua, New Hampshire.
COMMISSION: The Nashua Board of Police Commissioners.
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DEPARTMENT: The Nashua, New Hampshire, Police Department and its staff members
to include the Chief of Police, the Deputy Chiefs, the Bureau Commanders, and other
supervisory/ administrative positions that hold the rank of Captain or above.
F. EMPLOVEE: All full-time police officers below the rank of Sergeant who have completed
their probationary period of one year with the Department.
G. GRIEVANCE: A written complaint signed by one or more employees or the Union, or the
Commission, which alleges a violation, misinterpretation or misapplication of any
grievable provision of this Agreement.
H. GRIEVANT: The person or party filing and signing the grievance.
I. MANAGEMENT: The Commission; the Chief of Police; the Deputy Chiefs; or, the Bureau
Commanders.
J. PARTIES: The Commission; the Union.
K. RESPONDING AUTHORITY: The person or party to whom the grievance is presented.
L. SENIORITY: Established first by date of certification as Master Patrol Officer, then by
date of hire.
M. UNION: Nashua Police Patrolman's Association.
N. PART-TIME POLICE OFFICER: A police officer who:
1. Works 34 hours or less a week and does not contribute toward the NH
Retirement System;
2. Is assigned to work a technical or specialty position within the Department;
3. Does not perform any normal patrol police function except for their assigned
specialty/technical position; and
4. Meets training or other requirements as outlined by the NH Police Standards &
Training Council, applicable CALEA and/or State Accreditation Standards, and
the Department.
ARTICLE 4
STABILITY OF AGREEMENT
No amendment to, modification of, or change in, the terms or provisions of this Agreement shall
bind the Commission or the Union unless made and executed in writing and signed by an
authorized representative of each party.
ARTICLE 5
DEDUCTION OF DUES
A. An employee, who is or who may become a member of the Union, may execute a written
authorization providing that a portion of their salary representing monthly dues be
withheld weekly and forwarded to the Union.
B. Upon receiving a properly executed Authorization and Assignment Form from an
employee, the Commission shall cause the City Comptroller to deduct from salary due,
the amount authorized.
1. Each month, a check for the amount of all dues deducted, along with a current
list of members from whose salary dues deductions have been made, shall be
transmitted to the Local Treasurer of the Union as follows: Comptroller - Nashua
Police Patrolman's Association, P.O. Box 3783, Nashua, NH 03061-3783.
2. The deduction shall be only in the amount, certified in writing by the President or
the Treasurer of the Union, as representing monthly dues uniformly required as a
condition of acquiring or retaining membership.
C. An employee who executes such authorization form shall continue to have such
deductions made from their salary during the term of the Agreement or until he notifies
