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HomeMy WebLinkAbout8506RESOLUTION NO. 8506 A RESOLUTION FIXING THE BALLOT TITLE FOR A CHARTER AMENDMENT AND SUBMITTING SAME TO THE ELIGIBLE ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF PUEBLO AT THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 1998 ,rs WHEREAS, a petition to amend the Charter of the City of Pueblo relating to collective bargaining for fire fighters and police officers (the "Petition "), a copy of which is attached hereto, has been filed with the City Clerk, and WHEREAS, the City Clerk has certified to the City Council that said Petition is valid and sufficient, and contains the requisite number of signatures of registered electors of the City, and WHEREAS, pursuant to Sec. 5 -1 -10 of the 1971 Code of Ordinances of the City of Pueblo, the City Council shall fix the ballot title for each initiative which shall fairly express the true meaning and intent thereof, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that: SECTION 1. The amendment to Charter of the City of Pueblo contained in the Petition shall be submitted to a vote of the eligible electors of the City at the Special Municipal Election to be held on November 3, 1998. The ballot title (submission clause and title) therefor shall read: QUESTION B - CHARTER AMENDMENT SHALL THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF PUEBLO RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING FOR FIRE FIGHTERS AND POLICE OFFICERS BE AMENDED TO REQUIRE ALL UNRESOLVED ISSUES RELATING TO WAGES AND OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT TO BE DECIDED BY BINDING ARBITRATION INSTEAD OF BY VOTE OF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF PUEBLO, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE ARBITRATOR SHALL CHOOSE EITHER THE FINAL OFFER OF THE CITY OR THE FINAL OFFER OF THE EMPLOYEE BARGAINING AGENT ON EACH SUCH ISSUE? YES NO SECTION 2. The officials of the City are authorized and directed to take all action necessary, appropriate or required to effectuate the provision of this Resolution. The City Clerk is directed to publish notice of such election on or before September 6, 1998 in conformity with the provisions of §31 -2- 210(4) C.R.S. SECTION 3. This Resolution shall become effective upon first passage. INTRODUCED: August 24, 1998 By Al Gurule Councilperson , r a ATTEST: APP VED: 'r� X A— City rk President of e City Council