HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 23671: COLLECTIVE BARGINING, INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS (IAFF) P.R.No. 23671
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING A NEGOTIATING TEAM UNDER
CHAPTER 174 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE
ANNOTATED, TO CONDUCT COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
WITH THE BARGAINING AGENT OF THE INTERNATIONAL
ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS (IAFF) LOCAL 397 OF THE
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR FIRE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the City of Port Arthur has received notice from the Port Arthur Fire Fighters IAFF
Local 397 pursuant to the terms of the current Collective Bargaining Agreement to initiate the process for
collective bargaining negotiations shown as Exhibit"A".
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PORT ARTHUR,TEXAS:
Section 1.That,the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct.
Section 2. That, pursuant to Chapter 174 of the Texas Local Government Code Annotated, the
following persons are hereby designated to conduct collective bargaining on behalf of the City with
representatives of International Association of Fire Fighters Local 397 the bargaining agent of the Fire
Fighters of the City of Port Arthur Fire Department are as follows: City Manager, Director of Human
Resources, Police Chief, Director of Finance, Assistant City Manager—Administration, City Attorney or
designee.
Section 3. That,the City Manager is authorized to designate a chief spokesperson.
Section 4. 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.
PR 23671
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Section 5.That, a copy of this Resolution be spread upon the minutes of the City Council.
READ, ADOPTED,AND APPROVED this day of ,AD, 2024, at a
Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur,Texas,by the following
vote: AYES:
Mayor •
Councilmembers ;
NOES: .
Hon. Thurman Bill Bartle
Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard, TRMC,
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
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s Black,Esq. Ron Burton, CPM
Attorney City Manager
Exhibit "A"
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Monday, March 11, 2024
Mr. Burton
City Manager/ Port Arthur
444 4th Street
Port Arthur, Texas 77640
Dear Mr. Burton
Consistent with the provisions of The Texas Fire and Police Employees Relation Act, T.I.G.C.
Chapter 174 Sub Chapter 174.10, and Article 3 of our current labor agreement. Please be
advised by this correspondence of our intent and request for Collective Bargaining for
upcoming fiscal year 2024/2025.
Under the statue provisions, we, the parties, have an obligation to meet at a reasonable time
and bargain in good faith. We therefore respectfully request that at your earliest convenience,
you notify us of available dates for such purpose.
It is our hope that now as in the past we will, through good faith negotiations, reach a
successful and mutually beneficial agreement.
Respectfully and sincerely,
Sean Johnson Diego Sifuentes
President Secretary
IAFF#397 IAFF #397
409-289-7048 409-332-5367
Ramblinman19943@yahoo.corn d.sifuentes@rocketmail.corn
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