HomeMy WebLinkAbout10541ORDINANCE NO. 10541
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ENACTING THE
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF PUEBLO AND THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF
FIRE FIGHTERS LOCAL NO. 3 COMMENCING JANUARY 1,
2024 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAME.
WHEREAS, pursuant to the requirement of Section 8-14, City Charter, the corporate
authorities of the City of Pueblo and the sole and exclusive bargaining agent of the fire fighters,
i.e. the International Association of Fire Fighters Local No. 3, have negotiated and otherwise
resolved all remaining issues by final and binding interest arbitration with respect to a collective
bargaining agreement commencing January 1, 2024 (the “Labor Agreement”); and
WHEREAS, the Labor Agreement has been reduced to writing and signed by said
parties pursuant to the requirements of Section 8-14(l) of the Charter, City of Pueblo, Colorado;
and
WHEREAS, Section 8-14(l) of the Charter of the City of Pueblo, Colorado, further
requires that the Labor Agreement be enacted as an Ordinance; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that:
SECTION 1.
The Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Pueblo and the International
Association of Fire Fighters Local No. 3 commencing January 1, 2024, a copy of which is
attached hereto, having been approved as to form by the City Attorney, is hereby approved and
enacted as an Ordinance.
SECTION 2.
The Mayor is authorized to execute the Collective Bargaining Agreement in the name of
the City, and the City Clerk is authorized to affix the seal of the City thereto and attest same.
SECTION 3.
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 4.
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 August 14, 2023.
Final adoption of Ordinance by City Council on August 28, 2023.
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President of City Council
Action by the Mayor:
☒ Approved on August 31, 2023 .
☐ 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.
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President of City Council
ATTEST
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City Clerk
City Clerk's Office Item # S9
Background Paper for Proposed
Ordinance
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: August 28, 2023
TO: President Heather Graham and Members of City Council
CC: Mayor Nicholas A. Gradisar
VIA: Marisa Stoller, City Clerk
FROM: Nicholas Gradisar, Mayor
Alexandria Romero, Director of Finance
Barb Huber, Fire Chief
Marisa Pacheco, Director Human Resources
Robert Jagger, Deputy City Attorney
SUBJECT: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ENACTING THE COLLECTIVE
BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PUEBLO AND
THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS LOCAL NO.
3 COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2024 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE SAME.
SUMMARY:
Attached is a proposed Ordinance which would approve and enact the collective
bargaining agreement between the City of Pueblo and the International Association of
Fire Fighters Local No. 3 (“Union”) commencing January 1, 2024. Pursuant to §8-14(l)
of the City Charter, any collective bargaining agreement negotiated between the Union
and the City shall be reduced to writing, signed by the parties, and enacted by
Ordinance.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
Not Applicable.
BACKGROUND:
The current collective bargaining agreement between the City and Union expires on
December 31, 2023. Pursuant to the requirements of the City Charter, the City and
Union commenced negotiations with respect to a successor contract in July of this year.
Through the negotiation process, the parties have negotiated a proposed agreement
with respect to a successor contract.
The successor contract contains the following specific substantive changes with respect
to the prior contract:
Article 10 – Wages. For 2024, wages for employees in the Fire Fighter
classification are increased by 7.3%. Wages for all other classifications are
increased by a set percentage based upon the top step Fire Fighter wage:
Engineer (107%), EMO (110%), Fire Inspector (112%), Lieutenant (120%),
Captain (130%) and Assistant Fire Chief (150%) (“Promotional Wage Schedule”).
For 2025, wages for employees in the Fire Fighter classification are increased by
7.0% and the same Promotional Wage Schedule. For, 2026, wages for
employees in the Fire Fighter classification are increased based upon an average
of the most currently known increases received by top step fire fighter in the
comparable jurisdictions and the same Promotional Wage Schedule.
Article 17. Increase monthly longevity pay to $75 (5 years), $150 (10 years), $225
(15 years) and $300 (20 years).
Article 18. Adjust step up pay based upon new Lieutenant classification.
Article 23. Adopts the 48/96 Work Schedule the Department has been utilizing
pursuant to the Amendment to Agreement (Ordinance No. 9728) and subsequent
MOU.
Article 49. Remove EMT-I as a promotional requirement for Engineer but require
ALS certification as a promotional requirement for Lieutenant and Captain.
Article 51 – Duration of Agreement. The term of the agreement is for 3 years
subject to the City approving any subsequent year contract extension on or before
June first of the then current year. If not extended by City, the complete contract
shall be opened and the parties will commence the negotiation process for a
successor contract in compliance with the requirement of Section 8-14, City
Charter
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
In 2024, the costs associated with percentage increases for all ranks will be
approximately $1,176,438. In 2025, the costs associated with percentage increases for
all ranks will be approximately $1,258,789. In 2026, the costs associated with
percentage increases for all ranks is unknown at this time. The agreement also
provides an increase to longevity monthly payments of approximately $290,818 in
2024. The longevity cost increase for 2025 and 2026 are unknown and dependent on
staff composition in each of those years.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
Not applicable
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
Not applicable.
ALTERNATIVES:
If approved, the requirements of §8-14(l) of Charter require the agreement be enacted
as an Ordinance.
RECOMMENDATION:
City Administration recommends approval of this Ordinance.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Pueblo IAFF Contract (final clean)