Explanation
The Collective Bargaining Contract with the City of Columbus and the Columbus Municipal Association of Government Employees (CMAGE)/CWA Local 4502, requires that any modifications to the contract be agreed between the parties. Memorandum of Understanding #2011-02 and Memorandum of Understanding #2012-01 have been executed by the parties to amend Appendix B (classification listing) by assigning a pay grade to the classification of Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Supervisor and adjusting the pay grade for the classifications of Income Tax Auditor Specialist, Wastewater Pretreatment Analyst and Purchasing Coordinator.
The passage of this ordinance indicates Council's acceptance of Memorandum of Understanding #2011-02 and Memorandum of Understanding #2012-01, copies of which are attached hereto.
Emergency action is recommended in order to implement the terms of the memoranda of understanding in a timely manner.
Any cost associated with adjustments in pay will be absorbed by the respective departments.
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To accept Memorandum of Understanding #2011-02 and Memorandum of Understanding #2012-01executed between representatives of the City of Columbus and Columbus Municipal Association of Government Employees (CMAGE)/CWA Local 4502, which amends the Collective Bargaining Contract, April 24, 2011 through April 23, 2014; and to declare an emergency.
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WHEREAS, representatives of the City and Columbus Municipal Association of Government Employees (CMAGE)/CWA Local 4502 entered into Memorandum of Understanding #2011-02 and Memorandum of Understanding #2012-01, copies of which are attached hereto, which amend Appendix B of the Collective Bargaining Contract between the City and CMAGE/CWA, Local 4502, April 24, 2011 through April 23, 2014; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the City in that it is immediately necessary to amend the Collective Bargaining Contract between the City and CMAGE/CWA, Local 4502, by accepting Memorandum of Understanding #2011-02 and Memorandum of Understanding #2012-01 to assign a pay grade to the classification of Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Supervisor, and to adjust the pay grades for the classifications of Income Tax Auditor Specialist, Wastewater Pretreatment Analyst, and Purchasing Coordinator; thereby preserving the public peace, property, health, safety, and welfare; Now, Therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
Section 1. That Memorandum of Understanding #2011-02 and Memorandum of Understanding #2012-01 amend the Collective Bargaining Contract between the City and CMAGE/CWA Local 4502, April 24, 2011 through April 23, 2014.
Section 2. That City Council, in the best interests of the City, hereby recognizes and accepts Memorandum of Understanding #2011-02 and Memorandum of Understanding #2012-01, copies of which are attached hereto, executed between representatives of the City and CMAGE/CWA Local 4502 to be effective with the beginning of the pay period following passage by City Council or the Civil Service Commission as appropriate.
Section 3. For the reasons stated in the preamble hereto, which is hereby made a part hereof, this ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure and shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval by the Mayor or ten (10) days after passage if the Mayor neither approves nor vetoes the same.