Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Ratifying the Sixth Meet and Confer Agreement with the Professional Fire Fighters of McKinney
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Safe and Security Community
MEETING DATE: September 16, 2025
DEPARTMENT: City Manager’s Office
CONTACT: Barry Shelton, Assistant City Manager
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Adopt Resolution ratifying amendments to the Sixth Meet and Confer Agreement with the Professional Fire Fighters of McKinney (PFFM).
ITEM SUMMARY:
• City and Association representatives have met and discussed amendments to the current Meet and Confer agreement as outlined in the Amendment Clause of the agreement.
• The initial term of the Meet and Confer Agreement with the PFFM is from October 1, 2021, to September 30, 2025, however, neither the Association nor the City submitted a letter of intent to negotiate a new agreement on/before April 1, 2025, resulting in the agreements being extended until September 30, 2027.
• Amendments include:
o Amended promotional process for Battalion Chief.
o Amended date for Firefighter physicals.
o Other minor formatting revisions.
• The amendments have been ratified by the PFFM membership.
• Ratification by the City Council through resolution will finalize the agreement.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• Previous Council action pertaining to Fire Meet and Confer:
o December 1, 2008 – Resolution No. 2008-12-191-(R) passed recognizing the MFFA for the purpose of Meet and Confer discussions.
o December 15, 2009 – Resolution No. 2009-12-152-(R) passed rescinding Resolution No. 2006-03-050 pertaining to revised Fire Department policies agreed upon in Meet and Confer discussions.
o May 17, 2010 – Resolution No. 2010-05-060-(R) passed adopting the First MFFA Meet and Confer Agreement.
o February 7, 2012 – Resolution No. 2012-02-016-(R) passed adopting the First Amended and Restated MFFA Meet and Confer Agreement.
o May 15, 2012 – Resolution No. 2012-05-065-(R) passed adopting the Second Amended and Restated MFFA Meet and Confer Agreement.
o June 17, 2014 – Resolution No. 2014-06-069-(R) passed adopting the Third Amended and Restated PFFM Meet and Confer Agreement.
o October 7, 2014 – Resolution No. 2014-10-115 (R) passed an amendment to the Third Amended and Restated PFFM Meet and Confer Agreement.
o September 5, 2017 – Resolution No. 2017-09-005(R) passed adopting the Fourth Amended and Restated PFFM Meet and Confer Agreement.
o September 21, 2021 – Resolution No. 2021-09-123 (R) passed adopting the Fifth Amended and Restated PFFM Meet and Confer Agreement
FINANCIAL SUMMARY: N/A
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: N/A