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A. Uniform Allowance
Unit members employed by the Police Department or Fire Department who are required to purchase, wear and maintain uniforms pursuant to Police or Fire Department rules and regulations shall be entitled to an annual uniform allowance in the below listed amounts for the appropriate listed classifications:
Police Assistant $725 per annum
Police Aide $725 per annum
Fire Prevention Specialist Trainee $725 per annum
Fire Prevention Specialist $725 per annum
Fire Communications Operators/EMD’s/Leads $625 per annum
Municipal Security Guard $725 per annum
Part-time Library Municipal Security Guards will receive 80% of the full time allowance for their respective classification
1. In July, 2005 Police Communications Operators will receive a uniform allowance of $725 per annum. Fire Communications Operators/ED’s/Leads will receive an additional $100. The Fire Department will continue to contribute $100 per annum toward uniforms for Fire Communications Operators/EMD’s/Leads for a total uniform allowance of $825. Payment of the annual allowance will be made on or about August 1 of the fiscal year and shall be for the period of July through June, and is intended to cover the cost of uniforms, maintenance, and cleaning of such uniforms.
2. New employees will receive the entire annual uniform allowance within thirty (30) days of the time they are directed to wear and maintain a uniform.
The second uniform allowance, received at the start of the next fiscal year, will be equal to one‑twelfth (1/12) of the annual uniform allowance for each month of the preceding fiscal period, starting with the first month the employee was directed to wear and maintain a uniform, to the start of the new fiscal year.
3. Unit members who leave City employment shall repay to the City the uniform allowance equal to one‑twelfth (1/12) for each month remaining in the fiscal year after the last day of the month in which the separation occurs. Provided, however, that unit members who retire will not be required to repay any uniform allowance.
4. A unit member who has been on extended leave (paid or unpaid) of two (2) months or longer shall have the next annual uniform allowance reduced by one‑twelfth (1/l2) of the annual amount for each month of extended leave.
5. An employee who has received an allowance under this agreement and is subsequently promoted or transferred into a Public Safety Retirement System position shall have his allowance adjusted to accommodate the difference but shall not be entitled to both allowances.
6. Reimbursement Schedule
The City agrees to reimburse all unit members for the repair or replacement of uniform items and for other personal property damaged in the course of employment and performance of their assigned duties without fault or negligence on the part of employees, other than normal wear and tear in accordance with the schedule of items and maximum amounts authorized for reimbursement outlined below:
Uniform Boots/Shoes -Full Cost
Uniform Trousers – Full Cost
Uniform Shirt – Full Cost
Uniform Jacket – Full Cost
Glasses ‑ Prescription $130.00
Watches – $ 52.00
Jewelry – $ 44.00
Flashlight – $21.00
Sun Glasses ‑ $17.00
Non‑Prescription
Safety Vest – Full Cost
Reimbursement for full, 3/4, 1/2, 1/4, value are based on the supervisor’s evaluation and recommendations of the article’s condition and age. Items not listed above are not covered by the policy.
The option to repair or replace damaged items, and to determine whether replaced property will be returned to the employee, rests with the City.
The provisions of this policy shall not apply if the employee has concealed or misrepresented any material fact or circumstances concerning the subject of the loss, his interests therein, or in the case of any fraud or false statements by the employee relating thereto.
Any item not specifically mentioned may be discussed in a meeting of the Labor‑Management Committee.
7. Prior to changing or modifying current uniforms, the City will notify the
Union, in writing, of its intent. The Union may, within ten (10) calendar days following receipt of the notice, request a meeting of the Labor‑Management Committee to discuss the proposed changes/modifications.
8. The City will issue a one‑time $200 winter uniform jacket allowance to Police Assistants at the time they are assigned to the Parking Enforcement Detail and also to Municipal Security Guards and Police Assistants in Police Transit for outdoor work.