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Council adopts emergency ordinance to preserve Abilene firefighters' pay

AbileneApr 1, 20262 min read

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On April 1, 2026 the Abilene City Council unanimously adopted Emergency Ordinance No. 22-2026 to extend base salary, longevity, and certification pay for City firefighters from the end of the Meet and Confer agreement on April 1 through the end of the fiscal year or until a new Meet and Confer agreement is approved. The Council met in executive session for attorney consultation and reported no action taken.

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Adopted Emergency Ordinance No. 22-2026 to extend base pay, longevity pay, and certification pay for Abilene firefighters from the end of the Meet and Confer agreement on April 1 through the end of the fiscal year or until a new Meet and Confer Agreement is approved.
Ordinance approved by unanimous vote (7-0): Mayor Hurt, Mayor Pro-tem Yates, Deputy Mayor Pro-tem Regan, and Councilmembers Price, Beard, Craver, and Espinoza.
Held an executive session under Texas Government Code Section 551.071 for consultation with attorney (Texas LCG Section 143); Council reported no votes or action taken in executive session.

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Special City Council Meeting

Apr 1, 2026, 1:00 PM555 Walnut St, City Council Chambers, Abilene Texas 79601completed

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CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
1. Mayor Weldon Hurt
Decision: INVOCATION
PLEDGE TO THE UNITED STATES FLAG AND THE TEXAS FLAG
EXECUTIVE SESSION
2. The City Council of the City of Abilene reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed below, as authorized by the noted Texas Government Code Sections:
Decision: EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney) 1. Texas Local Government Code Section 143
Decision: EXECUTIVE SESSION
RECONVENE
2026-374 AGENDA ITEMS
3. Ordinance: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on an Ordinance Establishing Base Salary and Step Pay Qualifications, Specialized Functions, Certifications, Assignments, and Additional Pay for Abilene Fire Fighters Employed by the City of Abilene ( Emily Crawford )
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Decision: AGENDA ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT