HomeMy WebLinkAboutR2005-046RESOLUTION NO. {200!J-()4~
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DENTON TEXAS, GRANTING RECOGNITION OF
LOCAL 1291 OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS AS THE
SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE BARGAINING AGENT FOR THE NON-EXEMPT EMPLOYEES
OF THE DENTON FIRE DEPARTMENT, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF DENTON,
TEXAS TO MEET AND CONFER WITH LOCAL 1291 UNDER SUBCHAPTER C OF
CHAPTER 142 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE, WITHOUT
CONDUCTING AN ELECTION.
WHEREAS, on October 18, 2005, pursuant to Section 142.103 of the Texas Local
Government Code, the City of Denton, Texas received a Petition Requesting Recognition of
Local 1291 of the International Association of Fire Fighters as the sole and exclusive bargaining
agent for all of the non-exempt employees of the Denton Fire Department; and
WHEREAS, the City of Denton is ready, willing and able to proceed with the negotiation
process pursuant to law; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has directed the City Manager to proceed with the
negotiation process, after legal briefings upon the relevant provisions of the statute and
applicable Texas law; and
WHEREAS, the Fire Chief and City staff have developed a bargaining program and
agenda during the preceding month, and hilVe prepared to meet with Local 1291 of the
International Association of Fire Fighters on behalf of the firefighters; and
WHEREAS, the Council finds that it is necessary to formalize, ratify, and confirm certain
operative legislative facts and legal conditions;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
SECTION 1. That Local 1291 of the International Association of Fire Fighters is
recognized as the sole and exclusive bargaining agent for the non-exempt members of the
Denton Fire Department, in accordance with and pursuant to Chapter 142, Sections 142.101-
142.119 of the Texas Local Government Code.
SECTION 2. The Council ratifies and confirms that the provisions of Chapter 142 have
been placed into effect, and that the City of Denton will engage in Meet and Confer negotiations
with the recognized agent.
PASSED AND APPROVED this, the 15th day of November, 2005.
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EULINE BROCK, MAYOR
ATTEST:
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
EDWIN M. SNYDER _ NEY