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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Alexander Alexandrou, Chief Administrative Services Officer
DATE: March 19, 2015
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Authorizing Execution of Labor Agreement Between the City of Aurora and Aurora Fire Officers Association (AFOA).
PURPOSE:
To obtain authorization to execute a Labor Agreement Between the City of Aurora and Aurora Fire Officers Association (AFOA).
BACKGROUND:
Aurora Fire Officers Association (AFOA) contract expired on 12/31/2013. Negotiations began on 1/1/2014 between City of Aurora and AFOA.
DISCUSSION:
Upon the completion of the tentative agreement, the Union ratified the contract on 3/5/2015. Highlights of negotiated terms include revised health insurance plan design language including an HDHP with an HSA and language allowing the City flexibility to make plan design changes and changes to insurance to comply with Affordable Care Act.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
N/A
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That the City Council authorize the execution of a Labor Agreement Between the City of Aurora and Aurora Fire Officers Association (AFOA), for the period of 1/1/2014 through 12/31/2016.
cc: Carrie Anne Ergo, Chief Management Officer
Brian Caputo, Chief Financial Officer/City Treasurer
Alex Voigt, City Clerk
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution Authorizing Execution of Labor Agreement Between the City of Aurora and Aurora Fire Officers Association (AFOA).
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WHEREAS, the City of Aurora has a population of more than 25,000 persons and is, therefore, a home rule unit under subsection (a) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and
WHEREAS, subject to said Section, a home rule unit may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs for the protection of the public health, safety, morals, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, the City of Aurora employs numerous personnel in its Fire Department in furtherance of the public safety and welfare; and
WHEREAS, the City has recognized Aurora Fire Officers Association (AFOA) as the bargaining agent for the above said employees; and
WHEREAS, a proposed collective bargaining agreement has been negotiated between representatives of the City of Aurora and Aurora Fire Officers Association (AFOA), and is hereby submitted to the City Council for approval; and
WHEREAS, the City Council find that it is in the best interests of the City and the public welfare that such Labor Agreement be executed;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the attached Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Aurora and Aurora Fire Officers Association (AFOA), for the period of 1/1/2014 through 12/31/2016, which is attached hereto and made a part hereof.