Decatur council unanimously adopts firefighter contract, vehicle purchases and multiple contract extensions

Apr 20, 2026

Council approved an IAFF Local 505 arbitration award, accepted bids for vehicles and multiple contract extensions (weed abatement, vehicle upfits and miscellaneous procurement) during its April 30 meeting; all recorded measures passed 6–0 with follow‑up reporting requested on some items.

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At its April 30 meeting the Decatur City Council approved a package of routine but consequential items, including a collective bargaining agreement that reflects an arbitrator’s award for IAFF Local 505, vehicle purchases for public safety and several contract extensions for routine city services.

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