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Claremore approves one-year fire bargaining agreement with limited pay adjustments
Summary
The council approved a one-year collective bargaining agreement with the fire bargaining unit that keeps most terms unchanged, raises pay for five administrative positions (three battalion chiefs, training officer and fire marshal) and extends the step 'max-out' from 17 to 21 years; staff estimated a modest fiscal impact.
Council approved a one-year collective bargaining agreement with the city's fire bargaining unit after staff described the negotiated terms.
Staff said the agreement was largely unchanged from the prior contract but included targeted increases for five positions—three battalion chiefs, a training officer and the fire marshal—to encourage advancement into supervisory roles. The agreement also extended the step "max-out" from 17 years to 21 years, allowing incremental pay growth for longer service.
Staff characterized the negotiations as cooperative and said the bargaining unit agreed to a one-year rollover to help stagger compensation changes for the city's cash flow; the presenter said the estimated fiscal impact for the current year was "about $70" as recalled in the meeting transcript (the speaker did not supply units during the presentation). The council moved, seconded and approved the agreement on a roll-call vote.
Council praised the fire department's leadership and culture change and noted appreciation for the bargaining-unit leadership and rank-and-file members for their cooperation.
