Sec. 28-157. Wages.
   (a)   If health insurance benefits are offered, a wage of no less than $15.00 per hour.
   (b)   If health benefits are offered, an eligible contractor shall pay no less than fifty (50) percent of the eligible employee’s health benefits premium.
   (c)   If health insurance benefits are not offered, a wage of no less than $16.50 per hour.
   (d)   On January 1, 2023, and on each January 1 thereafter, all hourly wage amounts shall be adjusted by the rate of the City of Tucson inflation multiplied by the minimum wage on December 31 of the previous year rounded to the nearest multiple of five cents ($0.05).
   (e)   If the contract is subject to a prevailing wage requirement or union agreement, the higher wage shall apply.
   (f)   If health benefits are offered to an eligible employee under an eligible contract, proof of said benefits shall be provided at the time of bid or proposal submission or, as the city may require, in accordance with notification by the city of its intent to award a contract.
(Ord. No. 9913, § 1, 11-17-03; Ord. No. 11296, § 1, 8-5-15; Ord. No. 11903, § 1, 1-25-22)