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Pursuant to Section 307B.2, Title 25, Oklahoma Statutes, consider convening in executive session to discuss negotiations for a Collective Bargaining Agreement for FYE 2026 between the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF), Local 1882, and the City of Lawton, and, if necessary, take appropriate action in open session.
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INITIATOR: John Ratliff, City Manager
STAFF INFORMATION SOURCE: John Andrew, City Attorney; Dewayne Burk, Deputy City Manager.
BACKGROUND: The City Manager and City Attorney desire to discuss with the Mayor and Council the status of the current Collective Bargaining Agreement to include discussions regarding the negotiation process between the City and the Lawton Firefighters Association, IAFF Local 1882 for a new agreement. The City Attorney advises the City Council that the Council should determine that disclosure of confidential communications between the Council and the City Attorney regarding the above referenced item will seriously impair the ability of the City to defend the City’s interest, and from that determination, the Council should convene in executive session to discuss this matter.
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STAFF RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION: Convene in executive session to discuss the Collective Bargaining Agreement for FY 2025-2026 between the IAFF Local 1882, and the City of Lawton, and, if necessary, take appropriate action in open session.