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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Alexander Alexandrou, Chief Administrative Services Officer
DATE: January 8, 2015
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Authorizing Execution of Labor Agreement Between the City of Aurora and Association of Professional Police Officers (APPO).
PURPOSE:
To obtain authorization to execute a Labor Agreement Between the City of Aurora and Association of Professional Police Officers (APPO).)
BACKGROUND:
Association of Professional Police Officers (APPO) contract expired on 3/5/2013. Negotiations began on 2/6/2013 between City of Aurora and APPO.
DISCUSSION:
Upon the completion of the tentative agreement, the Union ratified the contract on 12/9/2014. Highlights of negotiated terms include revised health insurance plan design language including an HDHP with an HSA; language allowing the City flexibility to make plan design changes and changes to insurance to comply with Affordable Care Act; wage increases of:
1/1/13: 2.25%
8/1/13: 1.00%
1/1/14: 2.25%
7/1/14: 0.50%
1/1/15: 2.25%
7/1/15: 0.50%
1/1/16: 2.50%
drug and alcohol policy revisions such as lowering the test standard from .04 to .02, implementation of random drug testing and automatic testing for accidents or injury. A detailed summary of contract changes is attached hereto.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
N/A
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That the City Council authorize the execution of a Labor Agreement Between the City of Aurora and Association of Professional Police Officers (APPO), for the period of 1/1/2013 through 12/31/2016.
cc: Carrie Anne Ergo, Chief Management Officer
Brian Caputo, Chief Financial Officer/City Treasurer
Isabel Kodron, 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 Association of Professional Police Officers (APPO).
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WHEREAS, the City of Aurora has a population of m...
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