HomeMy WebLinkAbout09982 ORDINANCE NO. 9982 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 6-5-16 (A) OF CHAPTER 5, OF TITLE VI OF THE PUEBLO MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDING THE PAY RANGE FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF PRETREATMENT SPECIALIST FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that: (brackets indicate matter being deleted, underscore indicates matter being added) SECTION 1. Section 6-5-16 (A) of Chapter 5, of Title VI, of the Pueblo Municipal Code referencing the Fiscal Year 2021 pay range for the classification of Pretreatment Specialist (WW Permit Compliance Specialist) is amended and enacted as follows: SECTION 2. 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 and transactions described therein. SECTION 3. This Ordinance shall become effective upon passage of the ordinance. Action by City Council: Introduced and initial adoption of Ordinance by City Council on July 26, 2021 . Final adoption of Ordinance by City Council on August 9, 2021 . President of City Council Action by the Mayor: ☒ Approved on August 12, 2021 . □ 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-7 BACKGROUND PAPER FOR PROPOSED ORDINANCE COUNCIL MEETING DATE: July 26, 2021 TO: President Lawrence W. Atencio and Members of City Council CC: Mayor Nicholas A. Gradisar VIA: Marisa Stoller, City Clerk FROM: Marisa Pacheco, Human Resources Director Nancy Keller, Wastewater Director SUBJECT: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 6-5-16 (A) OF CHAPTER 5, OF TITLE VI OF THE PUEBLO MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDING THE PAY RANGE FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF PRETREATMENT SPECIALIST FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021 SUMMARY: This Ordinance amends the 2021 pay scale for the classification of Pretreatment Specialist for which a title change to WW Permit Compliance Specialist was requested in the previous ordinance. The title change was prompted by changes in duties and responsibilities to include changes in minimum qualifications for the classification which necessitate a change in the salary range. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: On December 28, 2020, Ordinance No.9853 was approved by City Council. This Ordinance provided the classification and pay plan for fiscal year 2021. BACKGROUND: Section 8-8 of the City Charter titled Pay Schedule requires that the Personnel (Human Resources) Director provide a uniformed schedule of pay for the classified service, approved by the Mayor, and submitted to City Council. The 2021 wages have determined by Collective Bargaining Agreements between the City of Pueblo and the unions. At the end of May, the City’s Pretreatment Specialist position became vacant due to a retirement. This offered the opportunity to analyze the position, duties and what is truly needed in the position as the regulatory requirements under the Environmental Protection Agency and operational needs have shifted substantially over the last several years. This also provided the opportunity to survey wage levels of like positions in comparison agencies which found that Pueblo’s salary range and average actual pay rate were on average, 27% below market pay. The change in title from Pretreatment Specialist to WW Permit Compliance Specialist also included changes in duties, responsibilities, and qualifications to better reflect the true nature of the evolved duties of the position primarily driven by substantial industry and regulatory changes. A salary range adjustment is requested for this position, based on the position changes, market data as well as internal equity. This will be important in the attraction and retention of qualified candidates to fill this critical position within the Wastewater Pretreatment program. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: The cost of the change in salary range will be approximately $2,057.94 for the remainder of 2021. The additional funding will come from the Wastewater Utility Enterprise Fund and can be absorbed by existing budget dollars. BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Not Applicable. STAKEHOLDER PROCESS: The Pueblo Association of Government Employees is aware of and agreed to the salary range change for the position through the labor management process in June of 2021. ALTERNATIVES: There are no alternatives to this Ordinance. Section 8-8 of the City Charter requires that the Personnel (Human Resources) Director provide a uniformed schedule of pay approved by the Mayor and City Council. The uniformed schedule of pay must be posted for all current and future City employees to view and is a public record. RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the Ordinance.