Explanation
The Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Columbus and the Columbus Fire Fighters Union Local #67, I.A.F.F., A.F.L.-C.I.O., C.L.C., requires that any modifications to the contract be agreed between the parties. Memorandum of Understanding #2017-02 and Memorandum of Understanding #2017-03 has been executed by the parties to amend Appendix B (MOU's) as shown in the attached Memorandum of Understanding #2017-02 and Memorandum of Understanding #2017-03.
The passage of this ordinance indicates Council's acceptance of Memorandum of Understanding #2017-02, and Memorandum of Understanding #2017-03 a copy of which is attached hereto.
Emergency action is recommended in order to implement the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding in a timely manner.
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To accept Memorandum of Understanding #2017-02 and Memorandum of Understanding #2017-03 executed between representatives of the City of Columbus and the Columbus Fire Fighters Union Local #67, I.A.F.F., A.F.L.-C.I.O., C.L.C.,which amends the Collective Bargaining Agreement, November 1, 2014 through October 31, 2017; and to declare an emergency.
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WHEREAS, representatives of the City and the Columbus Fire Fighters Union Local #67, I.A.F.F., A.F.L.-C.I.O., C.L.C.,entered into Memorandum of Understanding #2017-02 and Memorandum of Understanding #2017-03, a copy of which is attached hereto, which amends Appendix B of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Columbus Fire Fighters Union Local #67, I.A.F.F., A.F.L.-C.I.O., C.L.C., November 1, 2014 through October 31, 2017; and
WHEREAS, emergency action is recommended in order to implement the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding in a timely manner; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the City in that it is immediately necessary to amend the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City and I.A.F.F., by accepting Memorandum of Understanding #2017-02 and Memorandum of Understanding #2017-03; 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 #2017-02 and Memorandum of Understanding #2017-03 amends the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City and I.A.F.F., November 1, 2014 through October 31, 2017.
SECTION 2. That City Council, in the best interests of the City, hereby recognizes and accepts Memorandum of Understanding #2017-02 and Memorandum of Understanding #2017-03, a copy of which is attached hereto, executed between representatives of the City and I.A.F.F. to be effective with the beginning of the first pay period following passage by City Council.
SECTION 3. That 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.