City of Austin City Council met met Dec. 18.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
The City Council may go into a closed session as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, (Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code) regarding any item on this agenda.
9:00 AM – City Council Convenes
1. Approve execution of a four-year Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Austin Firefighters Association relating to wages, hours, and terms and conditions of employment for certain employees of the Austin Fire Department. Funding: $5,913,706 is available in the General Fund Operating Budget. This item is related to Items #2 and #3.
2. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 General Fund Operating Budget (Ordinance No. 202508013-005) to increase appropriations in the Austin Fire Department Operating Budget by the amount of $5,913,706, and decrease the General Fund Operating Budget Other Requirements by $5,913,706 to provide additional funds to cover sworn personnel expenditures related to wages and benefits, revisions to sworn work schedule, and 22 additional positions to increase the department’s authorized strength. Funding: $5,913,706 is available in the General Fund Operating Budget Other Requirements. Related to Items #1 and #3.
3. Approve an ordinance establishing classifications and positions in the classified service of the Austin Fire Department; creating certain positions; and repealing Ordinance No. 20250813-006 relating to Fire Department classifications and positions. Funding: There is no fiscal impact. Related to Items #1 and #2.
Adjourn
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