HomeMy WebLinkAbout10127ORDINANCE NO. 10127
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PUEBLO AND THE
INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF POLICE OFFICERS
LOCAL 537 RELATING TO TAKE-HOME VEHICLES
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 International Brotherhood of Police Officers Local 537, 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 February 14, 2022 .
Final adoption of Ordinance by City Council on February 28, 2022 .
President of City Council
Action by the Mayor:
☒ Approved on March 2, 2022 .
□ Disapproved on based on the following objections:
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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-13
Background Paper for Proposed
ORDINANCE
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: February 14, 2022
TO: President Heather Graham and Members of City Council
CC: Mayor Nicholas A. Gradisar
VIA: Marisa Stoller, City Clerk
FROM: Chris Noeller, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PUEBLO AND THE INTERNATIONAL
BROTHERHOOD OF POLICE OFFICERS LOCAL 537 RELATING TO TAKE-
HOME VEHICLES
SUMMARY:
This ordinance approves an Amendment to the Collective Bargaining Agreement between
the City of Pueblo and the International Brotherhood of Police Officers Local 537 relating
to take-home vehicles.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
None.
BACKGROUND:
Studies conducted by the International Association of Chiefs of Police, the Fraternal Order of
Police, and the International City/County Management Association indicate lower maintenance
and operating costs when take-home vehicle programs are implemented in law enforcement
agencies. Officers take better care of vehicles assigned personally to them because they have a
sense of “ownership” of the vehicle and tend to have fewer accidents. Other benefits include
more police vehicles being present in neighborhoods, which makes residents feel safer and
reduces crime and enables quicker response and better preparedness to emergency or critical
situations.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Patrol vehicles will be assigned on a 2-1 basis, with 4 unassigned extra vehicles. Officers who
live within a 15-mile radius may be assigned a take-home vehicle. Additional costs incurred may
be attributed to a maximum of 30 miles a day additional use and fuel consumption of the vehicle.
The potential benefits and potential savings in cost can be attributed to the upkeep and care
officers take in their assigned vehicles.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
Not Applicable.
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
The Pueblo Police Department supports the amendment and the assignment of take-home
vehicles to its officers.
ALTERNATIVES:
Decline this amendment.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of the Ordinance.
Attachments:
Amendment to Collective Bargaining Agreement
AMENDMENT TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT
THIS AMENDMENT TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT
("Amendment") is entered into this I..4 day of January, 2022 by and between the International
Brotherhood of Police Officers Local 537("Union")and Pueblo,a municipal corporation("City").
WHEREAS, City and Union are parties to a collective bargaining agreement effective
January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022 (herein"Labor Agreement");
WHEREAS, Section 35.6 of the Labor Agreement relating to take-home vehicles is too
restrictive to allow for practical implementation by the City; and
WHEREAS, in the interest of removing such restrictions, the parties are in support of the
amendment to said Section 35.6 as herein set forth.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the mutual covenants and
agreements to be performed as herein set forth, the parties agree as follows:
1. Section 35.6 of the Labor Agreement is amended to read as follows:
35.6 TAKE-HOME VEHICLES
City owned vehicles may be assigned to officers as take-home vehicles at
the discretion of the Chief of Police and subject to reasonable rules and regulations
of the Police Department.
2. Except as expressly 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
ATTEST:
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City Mayor
LOCAL 537, INTERNATIONAL
BROTHERHOOD OF POLICE OFFICERS
ATTEST: di4 By:
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