Title
A Resolution submitting to the registered qualified electors of the City of Colorado Springs, Colorado at the general municipal election to be held on Tuesday, April 2, 2019, a ballot question on an initiated proposal for a charter amendment authorizing collective bargaining for all uniformed fire department employees of the city except for the fire chief and the chief’s direct reports
Presenter:
Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk
Tom Florczak, Deputy City Attorney
Body
Summary:
A Resolution submitting to the registered qualified electors of the City of Colorado Springs, Colorado at the general municipal election to be held on Tuesday, April 2, 2019, a ballot question on an initiated proposal for a charter amendment authorizing collective bargaining for all uniformed fire department employees of the city except for the fire chief and the chief’s direct reports
Previous Council Action:
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Background:
This Resolution refers a citizen initiated Charter amendment to the Ballot. An initiated petition was signed by a sufficient number of registered electors and is now before City Council to set a ballot title and place the question before the electors, a requirement set forth in Colorado Revised Statutes, Section 31-2-210(3).
Financial Implications:
N/A
Board/Commission Recommendation:
N/A
Stakeholder Process:
A Petition Committee initiated the proposed City Charter amendment and circulated the petition.
Alternatives:
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Recommended Action
Proposed Motion:
Motion to approve the Resolution referring the citizen initiated proposed Charter amendment to the April 2, 2019, Election Ballot.
Summary of Ordinance Language
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