HomeMy WebLinkAbout10720ORDINANCE NO. 10720
AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE CURRENT
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF PUEBLO AND THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF
FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL NO. 3 FOR A ONE-YEAR PERIOD
COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2025, THROUGH DECEMBER 31,
2025, 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 firefighters,
the International Association of Firefighters Local No. 3, negotiated a collective bargaining
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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 International
Association of Firefighters Local No. 3 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 International Association of Firefighters Local No. 3 is hereby extended for an
additional one-year term from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 on the same terms
and conditions contained therein, except that wages during the extended term shall be as
provided or otherwise determined pursuant to Article 10 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 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 May 13, 2024.
Final adoption of Ordinance by City Council on May 28, 2024.
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President of City Council
Action by the Mayor:
Approved on _______________.
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 _____________
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President of City Council
ATTEST
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Deputy City Clerk
City Clerk's Office Item # R12
Background Paper for Proposed
Ordinance
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: May 28, 2024
TO: President Mark Aliff and Members of City Council
CC: Mayor Heather Graham
VIA: Marisa Stoller, City Clerk
FROM: Heather Graham, Mayor
Carla Sikes, City Attorney
SUBJECT: AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE CURRENT
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
PUEBLO AND THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF
FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL NO. 3 FOR A ONE-YEAR PERIOD
COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2025, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2025,
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAME
SUMMARY:
Attached is a proposed Ordinance which would extend the current negotiated collective
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
Ordinance No.10541 was passed on August 28, 2023, and approved and enacted the
Agreement beginning January 1, 2024. The Agreement includes a provision that allows
the City to extend the contract for two successive one-year terms.
BACKGROUND:
In 2023, the City of Pueblo and International Association of Firefighters Local 3
negotiated a Collective Bargaining 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 provided
such election is made on or before June 1, 2024. The extended term for 2025 would be
upon the same terms and conditions, except for the following:
Article 10 Wages Effective January 1, 2025, the monthly pay rate for each class,
grade step or position of the employees in the Firefighter classification shall be
increased over the amount set by Ordinance establishing the 2024 pay levels by an
amount equal to 7.0%. Wages for all other classifications are increased by a set
percentage based upon the top step of Firefighter wage: Engineer (107%), EMO
(110%), Fire Inspector (112%), Lieutenant (120%), Captain (130%) and Assistance Fire
).
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
As determined pursuant to Article 10 of the Agreement the wage increase cost for 2025
is approximately $1,330,410 (including associated salary-related benefits and step
increases for employees in the Firefighter classification).
Article 24 of the Agreement states that insurance shall be as provided or otherwise
determined pursuant to the August 26, 2019, Self-Funded Health Benefit Plan
Amendment with any changes in premiums for 2025 determined prior to the end of this
year.
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 International Association of Firefighters
Local No.3.
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:
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