HomeMy WebLinkAbout09683ORDINANCE NO. 9683
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, 2021 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2021
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, 2020 (the “Agreement”); and
WHEREAS, the Agreement was reduced to writing, signed by the parties, and enacted by
Ordinance 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 for an additional one-
year term from January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021 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 health insurance shall be as provided
or otherwise determined pursuant to the parties Amendment to the Agreement with respect to a
self-funded health benefit plan.
SECTION 2.
The officers and staff of the City are authorized and directed to perform any and all acts consistent
with the intent of this Ordinance to effectuate the policies and procedures described herein.
SECTION 3.
This Ordinance shall become effective on the date of final action by the Mayor and City
Council.
Action by City Council:
Introduced and initial adoption of Ordinance by City Council on February 24, 2020 .
Final adoption of Ordinance by City Council on March 9, 2020 .
President of City Council
Action by the Mayor:
☒ Approved on March 12, 2020 .
☐ Disapproved on based on the following objections:
Mayor
Action by City Council After Disapproval by the Mayor:
☐ Council did not act to override the Mayor's veto.
☐ Ordinance re-adopted on a vote of , on
☐ Council action on __________________failed to override the Mayor’s veto.
President of City Council
ATTEST
City Clerk
City Clerk’s Office Item # R-10
Background Paper for Proposed
Ordinance
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: February 24, 2020
TO: President Dennis E. Flores and Members of City Council
VIA: Brenda Armijo, City Clerk
FROM: Mayor Nicholas A. Gradisar
Robert P. Jagger, Sr. Assistant City Attorney
Marisa Pacheco, Human Resources Director
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, 2021 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2021
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 2021.
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 2019, 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. 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 2020. The extended term for 2021 would be upon the same
terms and conditions, except that wages during the extended term shall be as provided or
otherwise determined pursuant to Section 15.1 of the Agreement and health insurance shall be
as provided or otherwise determined pursuant to the parties Amendment to the Agreement with
respect to a self-funded health benefit plan.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
As determined pursuant to Section 15.1 of the Agreement, wages would be increased by 3.24
percent with a cost of approximately $480,000 (including associated salary-related benefits).
Health insurance will be determined in accordance with the Amendment. The amounts will be
determined prior to the end of this calendar year subject to the following requirements:
Plan design shall be determined by a majority vote of the Benefits Committee; provided,
however, if no majority vote is cast or if the plan and benefits selected will result in any
increase in the current premiums, the Mayor shall determine and select such plan and
benefits. The City’s percentage share of premiums including the current maximum dollar
amount the City must contribute toward any premium (“Contribution Cap”) shall be
continued. The City and Union shall share equally in the costs of any premium increase
approved by the Mayor, and the Contribution Cap shall be adjusted accordingly.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
Not Applicable to this Ordinance.
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
This wage increase is consistent with that negotiated and agreed to during collective bargaining
agreement negotiations with the Pueblo Association of Government Employees.
ALTERNATIVES:
If the City Council shall fail 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: Proposed Ordinance