Explanation
This ordinance approves the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Columbus and Columbus Fire Fighters Union Local #67, International Association of Fire Fighters, A.F.L.-C.I.O., C.L.C. (I.A.F.F. Local #67) covering the period of November 1, 2023 through October 31, 2026.
All Articles of this Agreement and attachments thereto have been approved by representatives of the City and I.A.F.F. Local #67, including the recommendations of the Fact Finder which neither party rejected. A signed Agreement will be on file in the Department of Human Resources.
Emergency action is recommended in order to allow for expedient implementation of the negotiated clauses and because certain provisions of the Agreement are effective on a retroactive basis.
The fiscal impact was summarized in a memorandum to City Council, attached hereto.
Title
To approve the proposed Collective Bargaining Agreement in its entirety as executed by representatives of the City of Columbus and I.A.FF Local #67 , dated November 1, 2023 through October 31, 2026, to provide for wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment for members in the bargaining units; and to declare an emergency.
Body
WHEREAS, representatives of the City of Columbus and I.A.F.F. Local #67 entered into several tentative agreements during the course of negotiations; and the issues upon which the parties could not agree were submitted to a Fact Finder pursuant to OAC Section 4117-9-05 and the Fact Finder issued his report and recommendations on May 29, 2024; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to OAC 4117-9-05, neither party rejected the Fact Finder's report and recommendation ; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is asked to approve the entire Collective Bargaining Agreement, and attachments thereto; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Departments of Public Safety and Human Resources such that it is immediately necessary, in order to effectuate the timely negotiated cl...
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