TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Human Resources
Cathryn Laird
425-556-2125
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Human Resources
Adrienne Steinert
Human Resources Analyst
TITLE:
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Approval of the 2026-2028 Collective Bargaining Agreement between City of Redmond and International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) No. 2829 Union Representing the Represented Fire Support Employees in the Fire Department and Adoption of an Ordinance Amending the Pay Plan
a. Ordinance No. 3244: An Ordinance of the City of Redmond, Washington Amending the 2026 FS Pay Plan for Employees Covered by the International Association of Fire Fighters No. 2829 Union Representing the Represented Fire Support Employees in the Fire Department
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
This memo seeks approval of the 2026-2028 Fire Support Union Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) and the associated pay plan. This CBA has been negotiated between the City and Union using tentative agreements. This CBA has been approved by a vote of Union members. This item was brought to Council during the Executive Session on November 3, 2025.
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? Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
N/A
* Required:
RCW 35A.11.020
* Council Request:
N/A
* Other Key Facts:
The current CBA expires on 12/31/2025.
OUTCOMES:
This CBA sets forth the working relationship between the City and the Fire Support employees and covers salaries, benefits, and working conditions.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
* Timeline (previous or planned):
N/A
* Outreach Methods and Results:
N/A
* Feedback Summary:
N/A
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
The cost to implement the proposed increase to the 2026-2028 collective bargaining agreement is approximately $56,960, or 4.63%, for 2026.
Approved in current biennial budget: ...
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