HomeMy WebLinkAbout10956ORDINANCE NO. 10956
AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE CURRENT
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF PUEBLO AND INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF
FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL NO. 3 FOR A ONE-YEAR PERIOD
COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2026, THROUGH DECEMBER 31,
2026, 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
agreement co
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 12, 2025.
Final adoption of Ordinance by City Council on May 27, 2025.
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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 _____________
Council a
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President of City Council
ATTEST
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City Clerk
City Clerk's Office Item # R4
Background Paper for Proposed
Ordinance
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: May 27, 2025
TO: President Mark Aliff and Members of City Council
CC: Mayor Heather Graham
VIA: Marisa Stoller, City Clerk
FROM: Heather Graham, Mayor
SUBJECT: AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE CURRENT
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
PUEBLO AND INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS
LOCAL NO. 3 FOR A ONE-YEAR PERIOD COMMENCING JANUARY 1,
2026, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2026, AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAME
SUMMARY:
Attached is a proposed Ordinance which would extend the current negotiated collective
Association of Firefighters Local No.
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 2026 would be
upon the same terms and conditions, except for the following:
Article 10 Wages The monthly pay rate of each class, grade, step or position of
employees in the Firefighter classification shall be increased by the average annual
percentage increase in the rate of pay at the top step firefighter in comparable
agencies. Annual percentage increase shall be based upon the annual increase in the
rate of pay for the year 2026, if known, or year 2025 otherwise.
Pursuant to §8-14(i)(b), City Charter, the comparison agencies are Arvada Fire
Protection District, Aurora, Denver, Colorado Springs, Poudre Valley Fire, West Metro
Fire District, Thornton and Westminster Fire.
Based on the increases granted in comparison agencies, effective January 1, 2026, the
monthly pay rate for each class, grade step or position of the employees in the Firefighter
classification shall be increased 4.72% over the amount set by Ordinance establishing
the 2025 pay levels.
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%),
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
As determined pursuant to Article 10 of the Agreement the wage increase cost for 2026
is approximately $927,560 (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 2026 determined prior to the end of this
year and subject to the following requirements:
Plan design shall be determined by a majority vote of the Benefits Committee;
provided, however, if no majority vote is cast or if the plan and benefits selected
will result in any increase in the current premiums, the Mayor shall determine and
select such plan and benefits.
the current maximum dollar amount the City must contribute toward any premium
The City and Union shall share equally in
the costs of any premium increase approved by the Mayor, and the Contribution
Cap shall be adjusted accordingly
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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