HomeMy WebLinkAboutR2026-106 20260622RESOLUTION NO. R2026-106
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, determining
the Council’s response to the Pearland Professional Firefighters
Association (PPFA) Petition for Recognition of the PPFA, pursuant to
Chapter 142 of the Local Government Code (Code), as the sole and
exclusive bargaining agent for all firefighters employed by the Pearland
Fire Department, excluding the head of the department and exempt
employees, for the purpose of engaging in the Meet and Confer process.
WHEREAS, The Code allows a firefighters association to submit a petition with the City
that is signed by a majority of all firefighters, excluding the department head and exempt
employees, to request recognition of a firefighters’ association as the sole and exclusive
bargaining agent, for the purpose of engaging in the Meet and Confer process; and
WHEREAS, On May 28, 2026, the PPFA, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code
Section 142.103(a), submitted to the City Secretary a Petition requesting recognition as the sole
and exclusive bargaining agent of covered firefighters; and
WHEREAS, Pursuant to Section 142.0103(a) of the Code, on or before 30 days of receipt
of the petition, City Council shall take one of three actions regarding a Petition.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS:
Section 1. Pursuant to Section 142.103(a) of the Code, the City Council hereby elects the
following option with respect to the PPFA’s Petition:
__X___ Option A: Grants recognition of the association as requested in the Petition,
and determines by majority vote that the City may Meet and Confer, without conducting an
election by the voters under Section 142.105 of the Code; or
_____ Option B: Defers granting recognition of the PPFA and hereby orders an election by the
voters in the City under Section 142.105 of the Code regarding whether the City may engage in
Meet and Confer; or
_____ Option C: Orders a certification election under Section 142.104 of the Code to determine
whether the PPFA represents a majority of the affected firefighters.
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RESOLUTION NO. R2026-106
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this the 22nd day of June, A.D., 2026.
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QUENTIN WILTZ
MAYOR
ATTEST:
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FRANCES AGUILAR, TRMC, MMC
CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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LAWRENCE G. PROVINS
CITY ATTORNEY
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