Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with the Austin Firefighters Association, Local 975 for a short term extension of the current Appendix A of the Arbitration Award, Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Austin and the Austin Firefighters Association, Local 975, which is set to expire on December 29, 2025. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.

Summary

The City Council is asked to authorize the negotiation and execution of a short-term extension for the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the City of Austin and the Austin Firefighters Association, Local 975. The current agreement, which was implemented by an arbitration award in 2023, is set to expire on December 29, 2025. This extension will allow negotiations for a successor CBA to continue without interruption, as some outstanding issues remain after a tentative agreement was reached on September 26, 2025, and subsequent mediation sessions. This action has no fiscal impact and continues the current funding from the Austin Fire Department budget.

Citizen Impact

This action ensures continued labor stability for the Austin Fire Department while negotiations for a new contract are ongoing, with no immediate fiscal impact on residents.

Confidence

high