HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 18271: APPOINTING A NEGOTIATING TEAM UNDER CHAPTER 174 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE ANNOTATED TO CONDUCT COLLECTIVE BARGINING, FIRE FIGHTERS LOCAL 397 P. R. No. 18271
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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
FIRE FIGHTERS LOCAL 397 OF THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR FIRE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the City Manager has received a letter from the International Association of
Fire Fighters Local 397 to engage in collective bargaining, as denoted in Exhibit "A ".
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 Texas Local Government Code Annotated, the
following persons are hereby designated to conduct collective bargaining on behalf of the City
with representatives of the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 397, the bargaining
agent of the Fire Fighters of the City of Port Arthur Fire Department, City Manager, Director of
Human Resources, Director of Finance, Fire Chief and City Attorney.
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.
READ, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED, this day of , A.D.,
2014, at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the
following vote: AYES: Mayor:
Councilmembers:
NOES:
P. R. No. 18271
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Mayor Deloris "Bobbie" Prince
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Valecia ize o, City Att ey
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APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
John A. Comeaux, P.E., Interim City Manager
EXHIBIT "A"
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IAFF LOCAL No. 397
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PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS 77640
April 1, 2014 GBI E
0 1 2014
Mr. John Comeaux $I MANAt` F .:,_ :' `F FeCE
Acting City Manager/ Port Arthur
444 4th Street
Port Arthur, Texas 77640
RE: Collective Bargaining
Dear Mr. John Comeaux,
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 2014/2015.
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 professional and good faith negotiations,
reach a successful and mutually beneficial agreement.
Respectfully and Sincerely,
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Perry J. Manuel Ian M. Bryant
President Secretary
IAFF #397 IAFF #397
409 - 960 -1978 409- 670 -2276
piman1013 @gmail.com ianbryant1985 @gmail.com