Factors to be considered by the arbitrator.
Denver City Charter, art. IX, § 9.7.9
in effect§ 9.7.9 - Factors to be considered by the arbitrator.
The arbitrator shall conduct the hearing and render his or her decision with due consideration of the need for a prompt, peaceful and just settlement of all unresolved issues between the sole and exclusive agent and the Corporate Authorities. The arbitrator may apply the standards commonly used in interest disputes but shall rely predominantly on the following in arriving at a decision:
(A) The interests and welfare of the public and the financial ability of the City to bear the costs involved;
(B) The lawful authority of the City;
(C) Stipulations of the parties;
(D) Comparison of the compensation, fringe benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment of firefighters with other public employees performing comparable services in comparable communities nationally and locally. However, while the arbitrator may consider such comparisons in making a decision, in no event shall the arbitrator make an award that is indexed or otherwise expressed as a relationship to compensation, a fringe benefit, or the number of hours in the work week of any other employee or employees who are not members of the Denver Fire Department; and
(E) The cost of living.
(Charter 1960, C5.80-8; amended May 15, 1979; Ord. No. 0907-24, § 1, 7-29-24, elec. 11-5-24)
Source: City and County of Denver, Revised Municipal Code and Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/co/denver/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TITIHORU_SUBTITLE_BCH_ARTIXEM_PT7COBAFI_S9.7.9FABECOARFetched: 10/27/2026