An Order to fund the employment agreement between the City of Amesbury and the International Association of Firefighters Local 1783, I.A.F.F., dated July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2028.

This ordinance approves funding to implement the three-year labor agreement between the City of Amesbury and IAFF Local 1783, covering the Fire Department from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028. It designates a specific internal budget transfer of $201,710.49 from the FY26 Salary Reserve to Fire Department Personal Services to reflect the FY2026 costs of salary adjustments and the contract. The accompanying Memorandum of Agreement (dated October 29, 2025) Sets wage increases of 2% per year, adds four Captain positions with expanded duties, and updates various employment terms—including training hours, residency rules, vacations, clothing allowances, and the mechan ic position—through the contract period. These changes affect payroll costs, staffing, training, and benefits for Amesbury’s Fire Department citywide.