FLEX BENEFIT PLAN: The City provides a specific dollar amount to each employee, based on the employee's bargaining unit, to use toward the purchase of a health plan, dental plan, life insurance, deferred compensation, and other related benefits.

PERSONAL/ ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE:  Number of days depends on unit and option selected.

HOLIDAYS:  9 - 13.5 paid holidays depending on bargaining unit.

RETIREMENT:  Public Employees' Retirement System.  Employees who meet the PERS criteria become members upon employment.  Depending upon bargaining unit, the City may contribute to the fund on behalf of the employee .  Retirement formula is calculated at 2% @ 55 for miscellaneous employees, 3% @ 50 for safety employees (Police) and 3% @ 55 for safety Employees (Fire).  Employees in the PERS system are not covered by Social Security.

MEDICARE:  All newly hired employees contribute a portion of gross salary for Medicare coverage as determined by Federal regulations.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT:  A tuition reimbursement plan is available to City employees.

CREDIT UNION:  Offers systematic savings and loans at low interest.

(Actual benefits will depend on bargaining unit and may differ from information listed.)

Note: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.  Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.