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ORDINANCE NO. 8879
AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE
CURRENT COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PUEBLO AND THE
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS
LOCAL 3 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 the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 3
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. 8798 on November 24, 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
International Association of Fire Fighters Local 3 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 International Association of Fire Fighters Local 3 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 10.1 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 1.25% over the amount set by Ordinance establishing the 2015
pay levelsand as set forth in Appendix A of theAgreement.
SECTION 3.
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 4.
This Ordinance shall become effective upon final passage and approval.
INTRODUCED: May 11, 2015
BY: Ed Brown
PASSED AND APPROVED: May 26, 2015
City Clerk’s Office Item # R-9
Background Paper for Proposed Ordinance
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: May 11, 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
SUBJECT:
AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE CURRENT
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
PUEBLO AND THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE
FIGHTERS LOCAL 3 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 the International Association of
Fire Fighters Local 3 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 International Association of Fire Fighters Local 3
negotiated a Collective Bargaining Agreement (the “Agreement”). The Agreement was
reduced to writing, signed by the parties, and enacted by Ordinance No. 8798 on
November 24, 2014. The Agreement includes a provision that allows the City to extend
the contract for two successive one-year terms. Article 51, Duration of Agreement,
provides that the decision to extend the term of the Agreement shall be made by the
st
City Council on or before the 1 day of June 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 10.1, Wages.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The effect of extending the term of the Agreement through 2016 is estimated to be
approximately $128,205, which represents an across the board wage increase of 1.25%
per month. In addition, step increases in 2016 are estimated to cost approximately
$64,985. The City’s total share of 2016 health insurance premiums for this bargaining
unit is estimated to be approximately $2,574,667.
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:
None