Special Called Meeting of the Austin City Council
December 18, 2025: Agenda

Meeting Agenda

Agenda Items - December 18, 2025

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9:00 AM – City Council Convenes

Item 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.

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20251218-001, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 118 KB, posted 12/12/2025

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Item 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.

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20251218-002, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 104 KB, posted 12/12/2025

20251218-002, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 709 KB, posted 12/12/2025

20251218-002, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 117 KB, posted 12/12/2025

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Item 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.