HomeMy WebLinkAbout08854ORDINANCE NO. 8854
AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE
CURRENT COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PUEBLO AND PUEBLO
ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES FOR A
ONE-YEAR PERIOD COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2016,
THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2016
WHEREAS, the corporate authorities of the City of Pueblo and the sole and
exclusive bargaining agent of Pueblo Association of Government Employees
negotiated a collective bargaining agreement commencing January 1, 2015 (the
“Agreement”); and
WHEREAS, the Agreement was reduced to writing, signed by the parties, and
enacted by Ordinance No. 8744 on June 23, 2014, pursuant to the requirements of
Section 8-14(l) of the Charter of the City of Pueblo, Colorado; and
WHEREAS, the Agreement includes a provision that allows the City to extend the
contract for two successive one-year terms; and
WHEREAS, Section 3-17 of the City Charter requires that every Council act
fixing compensation shall be by Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, Article 10, Section 20 of the Constitution of Colorado (the TABOR
Amendment) could be interpreted to require that compensation for each year of the
Pueblo Association of Government Employees collective bargaining agreement be
authorized by separate Ordinance. NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that
SECTION 1.
The term of the current collective bargaining agreement by and between the City
of Pueblo and the Pueblo Association of Government Employees is hereby extended
through December 31, 2016, on the same terms and conditions contained therein,
except that wages during the extended term shall be as provided or otherwise
determined pursuant to Section 15.1 of the Agreement and the premium contribution
rate and maximum contribution amount paid by the City for health insurance shall be as
provided in Section 25.1 of the Agreement.
SECTION 2.
Commencing January 1, 2016, and ending December 31, 2016, the monthly pay
rate for each class, grade, step, or position of employees covered by said Agreement
shall be increased by Fifty Dollars ($50.00) over the amount set by Ordinance
establishing the 2015 pay levels.
SECTION 3.
Commencing January 1, 2016, and ending December 31, 2016, the City shall
pay 77% of the actual cost of a premium toward the cost of a single plus spouse, single
plus child or children, or family policy per month for employees but not to exceed
$1,312.64 with respect to a single plus spouse plan or $1,193.30 with respect to a
single plus child or children plan or $1,538.74 with respect to a single plus family plan.
SECTION 4.
The officers and staff of the City are directed and authorized to perform any and
all acts consistent with the intent of this Ordinance to effectuate the policies and
procedures described herein.
SECTION 5.
This Ordinance shall become effective upon final passage and approval.
INTRODUCED: _ February 23, 2015
BY: Chris Nicoll
PASSED AND APPROVED: March 9, 2015
City Clerk’s Office Item # R-8
Background Paper for Proposed
Ordinance
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: February 23, 2015
TO: President Stephen G. Nawrocki and Members of City Council
CC: Sam Azad, City Manager
VIA: Gina Dutcher, City Clerk
FROM: Sam Azad, City Manager
Jenny M. Eickelman, Interim Deputy City Manager
SUBJECT:
AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE CURRENT
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
PUEBLO AND PUEBLO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENT
EMPLOYEES FOR A ONE-YEAR PERIOD COMMENCING JANUARY 1,
2016, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2016
SUMMARY:
Attached is a proposed Ordinance which would extend the current negotiated collective
bargaining agreement between the City of Pueblo and Pueblo Association of
Government Employees for the calendar year 2016.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
Pursuant to §8-14(l) of the City Charter, any collective bargaining agreement negotiated
between the sole and exclusive bargaining agent of the classified employees in a
bargaining unit and the City shall be reduced to writing, signed by the parties, and
enacted by Ordinance.
BACKGROUND:
In 2014, the City of Pueblo and Pueblo Association of Government Employees
negotiated a Collective Bargaining Agreement (the “Agreement”). The Agreement was
reduced to writing, signed by the parties, and enacted by Ordinance No. 8744 on June
23, 2014. The Agreement includes a provision that allows the City to extend the
contract for two successive one-year terms. Article 32, Term of Agreement, provides
that the decision to extend the term of the Agreement shall be made by the City Council
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on or before the 15 day of March 2015. The extended term for 2016 would be upon
the same terms and conditions, except that wages during the extended term would be
as provided pursuant to Section 15.1, Wages and Other Payments, and the premium
contribution rate and maximum contribution amount paid by the City for health
insurance would be as provided in Section 25.1, Health, Hospitalization, and Dental
Insurance.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The effect of extending the term of the Agreement through 2016 is estimated to be
approximately $184,489, which includes an across the board wage increase of $50 per
month (approximately $158,652, including associated benefits) and an increase in the
City’s share of health insurance premiums from 76% to 77% (approximately $25,837
using 2015 as a base for calculating). In addition, step increases in 2016 are estimated
to cost approximately $80,480. At this time, insurance premium rates for 2016 are not
available, so it is premature to estimate the City’s total share of 2016 health insurance
premiums for this bargaining unit; however, the cost for 2015 was approximately
$2,480,155.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
Not applicable.
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
Not applicable.
ALTERNATIVES:
If the City Council fails to extend the term of the Agreement, the parties would
commence negotiations for a successor agreement and all provisions would be subject
to negotiations.
RECOMMENDATION:
City Administration recommends approval of this Ordinance.
Attachments:
A copy of the negotiated Collective Bargaining Agreement between the
City of Pueblo and the Pueblo Association of Government Employees commencing
January 1, 2015, is attached.