85-7067R11
RESOLUTION N0. 7067
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING SENATE BILL 1570
AND CALLING FOR THE INTRODUCTION OF SIMILAR
LEGISLATION IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
WHEREAS, the United States Supreme Court has ruled that
local units of government must now comply with provisions
of the Federal Fair Labor Standards Aet (FLSA), and
WHEREAS, the application of the provisions of FLSA will
be extremely costly to the City of Richfield, requiring the
budgeting of over $75,000 for Public Safety overtime costs
in 1986 alone, and
WHEREAS, the costs of FLSA will require a reduction in
services to Richfield residents and/or increased tax
revenues, and,
WHEREAS, Senator Nickles and Durenberger have
introduced Senate Bill 1570 affecting FLSA applicability to
local government units.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of
the City of Richfield, Minnesota, that the City take the
following actions:
1. Treat the council support the passing of Senate
Bill 1570 which permits an exemption from the Fair Labor
Standards Act provisions on overtime pay requirements for
state and local employees, permits the use of compensatory
time aff in lieu of overtime compensation, grants exempt
status (from FLSA) for individuals who volunteer services
for state and local government, and, elimnates the
retroactive application of Federal Fair Labor Standards to
state and local governments.
2. That the council support the inroduction of
similar legislation by its representative, Congressman
Martin Sabo.
3. That the council forward a copy of this resolution
to the League of Minnesota Cities for their use in
supporting the above efforts.
Passed by the City Council of t
Minnesota this 9th day of Septemb`~r,
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ATTEST: ,'
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Thomas Ferber, City Clerk
Cit~y~.ppf Richfield,
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Mayor