Explanation
Section 32.3 of the Collective Bargaining Contract with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), Ohio Council 8, Local 1632 requires that any modifications to the Contract be agreed between the parties. Memorandum of Understanding #2014-06 has been executed by the parties. Memorandum of Understanding #2014-06 amends Appendix A (classification listing) by adjusting the pay range assigned to the classification of Fuel System Technician; by increasing the minimum hourly rates of two (2) classifications to comply with the new minimum wage rates effective January 1, 2015; and by changing the class title of a classification, pending approval by the Civil Service Commission. The passage of this ordinance indicates City Council's acceptance of Memorandum of Understanding #2014-06, a copy of which is attached hereto.
Emergency action is recommended in order to allow for expedient implementation.
Title
To accept Memorandum of Understanding #2014-06 executed between representatives of the City of Columbus and American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), Ohio Council 8, Local 1632, which amends the Collective Bargaining Contract, April 1, 2014 through March 31, 2017; and to declare an emergency.
Body
WHEREAS, representatives of AFSCME Ohio Council 8, Local 1632 and the City entered into Memorandum of Understanding #2014-06, a copy of which is attached hereto, which amends the Collective Bargaining Contract between the City and AFSCME, Ohio Council 8, Local 1632, April 1, 2014 through March 31, 2017; 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 AFSCME, Ohio Council 8, Local 1632 by accepting Memorandum of Understanding #2014-06, thereby preserving the public peace, health, safety, and welfare; Now Therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
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