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** ITEM 3.3.**
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Mayor & City Council
Lori Ziemer
Safety Committee Chairperson
October 27, 1997
Approval to Renew MMUA Safety
Program Services Agreement
In September, 1996 the City Council approved a Services Agreement with Minnesota
Municipal Utilities Association (MMUA) to participate in its Regional Safety Program
in conjunction with Elk River Utilities. This Services Agreement expires December 31,
1997 and will automatically renew for another twelve month period unless terminated by
written notice to MMUA.
The total cost for the safety program for 1998 is projected to be $15,282. The fee is
calculated based on a fixed fee charged to each participating entity plus a per employee
fee. Based on the cost apportionment between the Utilities and the City, the City's share
will be approximately $7,122 with funding to come from the Self-Insurance Fund.
With the assistance of MMUA's Safety Coordinator, the Safety Committee has
developed written OSHA required Safety programs and provided monthly safety training
for all employees in order to promote better safety standards. In addition, MMUA
conducts safety inspections of City facilities to monitor compliance with safety standards
and works with departments to maintain a safe working environment for its employees.
Action Requested
The City Council is asked to approve the renewal of the Services Agreement with
Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association for participation in its Regional Safety
Program.
13065 Orono Parkway · P.O. Box 490 · Elk River, MN 55330 · TDD & Phone: (612) 441-7420 · Fax: (612) 441-7425
East Central Safety Compliance Group Fee Calculation
East Central Safety Compliance Group 1998
Number of Utilities 9
Group Budget $ 78,900 Dollar Diff
City cost $ 26,826
Employee Employee Total
Town or Village Utilities City Employment
Fixed
Cost
66%
City
Cost
Variable Total Total Variable
Employee Combined Utilities Cost Per Quartly
Cost Cost Cost Employee Payment
Mora 28 0 28
Delano 10 0 10
Litchfield 18 0 18
Elk River 20 60 80
Glencoe 16 0 16
New Prague 11 11 22
North Branch 5 0 5
Princeton 13 14 27
Shakopee 20 0 20
12% $ 5,786 $ - $ 3,324 $ 9,110 $ 9,110 $ 118.70 $ 2,277
4% $ 5,786 $ - $ 1,187 $ 6,973 $ 6,973 $ 118.70 $ 1,743
8% $ 5,786 $ - $ 2,137 $ 7,923 $ 7,923 $ 118.70 $ 1,981
35% $ 5,786 $ - $ 9,496 $ 15,282 $ 15,282 $ 118.70 $ 3,820
7% $ 5,786 $ - $ 1,899 $ 7,685 $ 7,685 $ 118.70 $ 1,921
10% $ 5,786 $ - $ 2,611 $ 8,397 $ 8,397 $ 118.70 $ 2,099
2% $ 5,786 $ - $ 593.5 $ 6,379 $ 6,379 $ 118.70 $ 1,595
12% $ 5,786 $ - $ 3,205 $ 8,991 $ 8,991 $ 118.70 $ 2,248
9% $ 5,786 $ - $ 2,374 $ 8,160 $ 8,160 $ 118.70 $ 2,040
Totals: 141 85 226
COMPLIANCE GROUP BUDGET
Salary $ 42,000
Benefits $ 12,500
Supervision & Support $ 8,000
Office Expenses & Material $ 3,500
Mileage-18,000 peryear $ 6,400
Meals & Lodging $ 1,000
Equipment $ 3,000
Training &Conference $ 2,500
Total: $ 78,900
100% $ 52,074
$ 26,826 $ 78,900 $ 78,900 $ 118.70 $ 19,725
Average cost percity $ 9,149
Max $15,282
Min $ 6,379
Notes:
1. The"fixed cost" is determined by allocating the percentage of the group budget
equally among all group members.
2.The"variable cost" is determined by allocating the percentage of the group budget
Proportionately by numbers of employees
OSHA Budget
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