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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10084ORDINANCE NO. 10084 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PUEBLO AND THE PUEBLO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES RELATING TO CALENDAR YEAR 2022 WAGE INCREASES BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that SECTION 1. The Amendment to the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Pueblo and the Pueblo Association of Government Employees, a copy of which is attached hereto, having been approved as to form by the City Attorney, is hereby approved and pursuant to the requirements of Section 8-14(l) of the Charter of the City of Pueblo, Colorado, is enacted as an Ordinance. SECTION 2. The Mayor is authorized to execute the Amendment to the Collective Bargaining Agreement in the name of the City and the City Clerk is directed to affix the seal of the City thereto and attest same. SECTION 2. The officers and staff of the City are authorized to perform any and all acts consistent with the intent of this Ordinance to implement 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 December 13, 2021. Final adoption of Ordinance by City Council on December 27, 2021 . President of City Council Action by the Mayor: ☒ Approved on December 30, 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 Deputy City Clerk City Clerk’s Office Item # R-11 Background Paper for Proposed Ordinance COUNCIL MEETING DATE: December 13,2021 TO: President Larry Atencio and Members of City Council VIA: Marisa Stoller, City Clerk FROM: Mayor Nicholas A. Gradisar Robert P. Jagger, Sr. Assistant City Attorney Marisa Pacheco, Human Resources Director SUBJECT: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PUEBLO AND THE PUEBLO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES RELATING TO CALENDAR YEAR 2022 WAGE INCREASES SUMMARY: This Ordinance will amend the previously approved collective bargaining agreement between the City of Pueblo and Pueblo Association of Government Employees (“Agreement”) for the calendar year 2022 with respect to wage increases. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: Ordinance No.9892 approved March 8, 2021 extended the Agreement and included a wage increase of .84% for Pueblo Association of Government Employees. BACKGROUND: In 2019, the City of Pueblo and Pueblo Association of Government Employees (PAGE) 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. In 2020, the City exercised its right to extend the contract for the first one-year term. Article 32, Term of Agreement, provides that the decision to extend the term of the Agreement for the second one-year term shall be made th by the City Council on or before the 15 day of March 2021. The extended term of the Agreement through 2022 was approved and included a wage increase of .84% for PAGE bargaining Unit employees. The calculation of the .84% wage increase was based upon the then current 12 month increase of 1% in the CPI (January of 2020 through January of 2021, Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO, urban wage earners and clerical workers). Since such time, however, the cost of living has increased substantially due to inflationary pressures in the economy and the City has experienced historic growth in City revenues. The current 12 month increase in the CPI for September 2020 through September 2021 is 5.7%. In recognition of those changes and for the benefit and promotion of employee relations and retention, the Amendment to Collective Bargaining Agreement is proposed. The Amendment provides for a 2.5% increase over the amount set by Ordinance establishing the 2021 pay levels for the 2022 calendar year for all Pueblo Association of Government Employee classifications instead of the previously approved increase of .84%. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: If approved, Pueblo Association of Government Employee classification salary ranges would be increased by 2.5% percent with a cost of approximately $381,200.77 (including associated salary- related benefits) effective January 1, 2022. This represents an increase of $229,211.74 from that previously approved by City Council in March of 2021. This does not represent additional budget dollars for 2022. The full cost of the 2.5% pay increase was included in Mayor’s proposed 2022 budget which was approved by City Council on November 29, 2021. BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Not Applicable to this Ordinance. STAKEHOLDER PROCESS: The proposed amended wage increase was approved by the Pueblo Association of Government Employees per the executed “Amendment to Collective Bargaining Agreement” attached to this ordinance. ALTERNATIVES: If the City Council shall fail to approve this amendment to the Agreement, the parties would revert back to implementing the previously City Council approved wage increase of .84% effective January 1, 2022. RECOMMENDATION: City Administration recommends approval of this ordinance. Attachments: Proposed Ordinance Amendment to Collective Bargaining Agreement CPI Series Report AMENDMENT TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT This Amendment to Collective Bargaining Agreement ("Amendment") is executed this 2143'day of Ec Em 8C , 2021, by and between the City of Pueblo, a municipal corporation (hereinafter referred to as the "City") and Pueblo Association of Government Employees(hereinafter referred to as the "Union"). WHEREAS, the City and the Union are parties to a Collective Bargaining Agreement ending December 31, 2022 (the "Labor Agreement"); and WHEREAS,pursuant to the terms of the Labor Agreement and for calendar year 2022,the monthly pay rate for each class, grade, step or position of employees covered by this Agreement was to be increased over the amount set by Ordinance establishing the 2021 pay levels by .84% as calculated in accordance with Section 15.1 of the Labor Agreement. WHEREAS, based upon the extremely unique circumstances presently existing including but not limited the substantial increase in inflation and the historic growth in City revenues, the City has voluntarily agreed to the wage increase as set forth herein and for the benefit and promotion of employment relations and retention. NOW, THEREORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the mutual promises contained herein,the parties agree as follows: 1. For calendar year 2022,the monthly pay rate for each class, grade, step or position of employees covered by this Agreement shall be increased by two and one-half percent (2.5%) over the amount set by Ordinance establishing the 2021 pay levels instead of.84%. 2. Except as modified by this Amendment, the Labor Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. 3. Each person signing this Amendment on behalf of a party represents and warrants that he or she has the requisite power and authority to enter into, execute and deliver this Amendment on behalf of such party and that this Amendment is a valid and legally binding obligation of such party enforceable against it. Executed in Pueblo, Colorado as of the date first above written. CITY OF PUEBLO PUEBLO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES By: Mayor — 00t44.� By: \.lo Y Pre ent ae-47/674---j ATT ST: ATTE), City Cler '-cret.