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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Alisia Lewis, Director of Human Resources
DATE: December 17, 2020
SUBJECT:
A resolution Authorizing Execution of a Rollover Agreement Between the City of Aurora and Local 99 of the International Association of Firefighters, AFL/CIO/CLC January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021.
PURPOSE:
To obtain authorization to execute a Rollover Agreement between the City of Aurora and Local 99 of the International Association of Firefighters, AFL/CIO/CLC collective bargaining agreement for January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021.
BACKGROUND:
Local 99 of the International Association of Firefighters, AFL/CIO/CLC collective bargaining agreement expires December 31, 2020.
DISCUSSION:
In consideration of the uncertainties still looming due to the pandemic, the parties agreed to a one year rollover which was ratified by the union on December 15, 2020. Notable terms include a 2% wage increase, an employee insurance contribution increase to 16.5% and a $250 increase to the high deductible health plan employer contribution.
Attached is the rollover agreement for reference.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
N/A.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That the City Council authorize the execution of the Rollover Agreement Between the City of Aurora and Local 99 of the International Association of Firefighters, AFL/CIO/CLC, for the period of January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021.
cc: Alderman Robert O’Connor, Chairperson
Alderman Edward J. Bugg, Vice Chairperson
Alderman Carl Franco
Alderman Scheketa Hart-Burns
Alderman Emmanuel Llamas
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Rollover Agreement Between the City of Aurora and Local 99 of the International Association of Firefighters.
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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 the Aurora Firefighters Association, Local 99 as the bargaining agent for Firefighters; and
WHEREAS, a proposed collective bargaining agreement has been negotiated between representatives of the City of Aurora and the Aurora Firefighters Association, Local 99, and is hereby submitted to the City Council for approval; and
WHEREAS, The City Council find that 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 agreement between the City of Aurora and Aurora Firefighters Association, Local 99, January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021, which is attached hereto and made a part hereof.