Ordinance No. 15,673 ORDINANCE NO. 15,673
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE COLLECTIVE
BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION
OF FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL 1173; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE
DATE THEREOF.
******************************************************************************
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,TEXAS:
Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Baytown hereby authorizes the Mayor
to execute and the City Clerk to attest to the First Amendment to the Collective Bargaining
Agreement with the International Association of Firefighters Local 1173. A copy of said
agreement is attached hereto, marked as Exhibit "A," and made a part hereof for all intents and
purposes.
Section 2: This ordinance shall take effect immediately from and after its passage by
the City Council of the City of Baytown.
INTRODUCED, READ, and PASSED by the affirmative vot- of the City �uncil of the
City of Baytown this the 20t" day of December, 2023
BRANDON CAPETILLO, Mayor
ATTEST:
SNYTO
ANGELA JACKSON, City Clerk
s "co
9TF O F'S�+
APPROVED S TO FORM:
SCOTT LE OND, City Attorney
R:Vance Hinds.Ordinances\2023\2023.12.20 Ordinance Authorizing First Amendment to the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the
Firefighters Association.docx
EXHIBIT "A"
FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS AND THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL 1173
OCTOBER 1,2022 -SEPTEMBER 30,2025
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF HARRIS §
This First Amendment ("Amendment")to that certain Agreement between the Cityof Baytown,
Texas and the International Association of Firefighters Local 1173 (collectively the "Parties")effective
October 1, 2022 is made by and between the same parties on the date hereinafter last specified.
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS,the City of Baytown ("City")and the International Association of Firefighters Local
1173 ("Union")did enter into an Agreement through the process of CollectiveBargainingon August 29,
2022,effective October 1,2022,to achieve and maintain harmonious relations between the Parties
related to working conditions and other conditions of employment and pay in accordance with
Subchapter Cof Chapter 142,Texas Local Government Code,and not deny local control by the City;and
WHEREAS,the Parties have agreed to work together to develop an alternate hiring process that
would create an ongoing eligibility list for filling vacant beginning positions within the fire department;
and
WHEREAS,the Parties agree that an alternate hiring process to establish an ongoing listwill
increase availability of certified firefighter/paramedics so that vacancies are able to be filled in less time;
and
WHEREAS,the Parties agree that the addition of a lateral-base pay structure for experienced
and certified firefighter/paramedics will allow for the attraction of hiring of qualified individuals;and
WHEREAS,the Parties agree it is necessary and in the best interest to both Parties to amend the
current Collective Bargaining Agreement (October 1,2022 -September 30,2025}to reflect the
aforementioned changes to the hiring process and lateral-base pay;and
NOW THEREFORE,for and In consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements herein
contained,the parties hereto do herby mutually agree as follows: