HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 23145: AMENDING RES 23-482 AS IT PERTAINS TO THE APPOINTMENT FO THE NEGOTIATING TEAM TO CONDUCT COLLECTIVE BARGAINING WITH THE AGENT OF THE PA FIRE FIGHTERS, INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS LOCAL 397 P. R. No. 23145
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 23-482 AS IT
PERTAINS TO THE APPOINTMENT OF THE NEGOTIATING TEAM
PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 174 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL
GOVERNMENT CODE, TO CONDUCT COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
WITH THE BARGAINING AGENT OF THE PORT ARTHUR FIRE
FIGHTERS, INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS
(IAFF) LOCAL 397.
WHEREAS, §174.106 of the Texas Local Government Code authorizes a public
employer, (i.e., City of Port Arthur), to designate one or more persons to negotiate or bargain on
its behalf; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution 23-482, the City Council designated the City
Manager, City Attorney, Director of Human Resources, Director of Finance, and Fire Chief to
the negotiation team to conduct collective bargaining with the IAFF Local 397; and
WHEREAS,it has been recommended by the City Manager to appoint the Assistant City
Manager/Administration to the bargaining team in lieu of the Director of Human Resources.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR:
THAT, the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct.
THAT, pursuant to Chapter 174 of the TLGC, Resolution 23-428 is hereby amended to
remove the Director of Human Resources and appoint the Assistant City Manager of
Administration to the negotiating team to conduct collective bargaining with representatives of
the Port Arthur Fire Fighters, IAFF Local No. 397.
THAT, the negotiating team will now consist of the following members: City Manager,
City Attorney, Assistant City Manager- Administration, Director of Finance and Fire
Chief.
THAT, the City Manager is hereby authorized to designate a chief spokesperson.
THAT, the City Manager is also hereby authorized to provide a suitable place for the
collective bargaining sessions, and to provide such supporting City personnel as needed by the
City negotiating team.
THAT, a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the City
Council.
P. R. No. 23145
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READ, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED, this day of , A.D.,
2023, at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the
following vote: AYES: Mayor: ,
Councilmembers: ,
NOES: .
Thurman "Bill" Bartie, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Valecia Tizeno, C. Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Ron Burton, City Manager