Explanation
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) #2009-01 was executed by representatives of the City and the Fraternal Order of Police/Ohio Labor Council, Inc. This MOU permits the forfeiture of forty (40) paid hours during 2009 in an effort to avoid further layoffs as a result of the $13 million 2009 budget deficit. The passage of this ordinance indicates Council's acceptance of MOU #2009-01, a copy of which is attached hereto.
The estimated savings (wages and benefits) from this agreement is $37,361.35.
Title
To accept Memorandum of Understanding #2009-01 executed between representatives of the City of Columbus and the Fraternal of Police/Ohio Labor Council , Inc. which amends the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement April 2, 2007 through April 1, 2010; and to declare an emergency.
Body
WHEREAS, representatives of the City of Columbus and Fraternal of Police/Ohio Labor Council, Inc. (FOP/OLC) entered into Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) #2009-01, a copy of which is attached hereto, to allow for the forfeiture of forty (40) paid hours during 2009 in an effort to avoid further layoffs as a result of the $13 million 2009 budget deficit; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the City in that it is immediately necessary to amend the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City and the FOP/OLC Inc. by accepting MOU #2009-01 so that implementation can proceed at the earliest possible date, 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 MOU #2009-01 amends the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City and FOP/OLC, Inc., April 2, 2007 through April 1, 2010.
Section 2. That City Council, in the best interests of the City, hereby recognizes and accepts MOU #2009-01, a copy of which is attached hereto, executed between the City and FOP/OLC, Inc., to be effective following passage by City Council.
Section 3. For 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.