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SUBJECT: ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: June 10, 2014 and Benefits Presentation DEPARTMENT: Human Resources ATTACHMENT(S): A. Pay and Benefits for Employees and Retirees 13 Action Agenda Item No. 4 PUBLIC HEARING: (Y /N) No INFORMATION CONTACT: Brenda Bartholomew, Human Resources Director, (919) 245 -2552 Diane Shepherd, Benefits Manager (919) 245 -2558 PURPOSE: To receive information and provide feedback to staff on employee pay and benefits for FY 2014 -15. BACKGROUND: Staff has provided information relating to FY 2014 -15 employee pay and benefits in Appendix A of the Manager's Recommended Budget. The information provided includes background information on employee pay and benefits over recent years and information on specific pay and benefits plan elements. Key components of the recommended employee pay and benefits plan include: Recommendation Appendix A Pages A Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) of 1.5% for all permanent 444 employees hired on or before June 30, 2014 Increase the salary ranges by 1.5% 445 Continue the Employee Performance Award in the amount of $500 445 (Proficient Performance) or $1,000 (Exceptional Performance) effective with WPPR review dates from July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015 Continue the $27.50 per pay period County Contribution to non -law 445 enforcement officers and increase the County match to a maximum of $62.50 semi - monthly, (previously $50.00), for a maximum annual County contribution of $1,500 (previously $1,200 annually) for all non - sworn law enforcement employees Fund up to an 14.35% health insurance increase over current costs 446 effective January 1, 2015 Increase the living wage from a current rate of $10.97 per hour to 446 $11.21 hour, effective July 1, 2014 Extend the six -month hiring delay 446 Extend the voluntary furlough program 446