AGENDA ITEM REPORT
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY’S CODE OF ORDINANCES, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 2, “ADMINISTRATION,” ARTICLE III, “DEPARTMENTS,” DIVISION 3, “FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT,” TO AMEND SECTION 2-82, “USE OF OFF-DUTY FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDICS OR FIRE INSPECTORS FOR UNOFFICIAL FUNCTIONS,” TO PROVIDE FOR AN INCREASE OF OFF-DUTY DETAIL RATES FOR FIREFIGHTERS/PARAMEDICS OR FIRE INSPECTORS. (SECOND READING)(PUBLIC HEARING)
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BACKGROUND:
This item was approved on First Reading at the September 24, 2026, City Commission Meeting.
Section 2-82 of the City’s Code of Ordinances contains the provisions for the use of off-duty firefighters/paramedics or fire inspectors for unofficial functions.
DISCUSSION:
The City seeks to amend Section 2-82 of the Code of Ordinances to adjust the hourly rates for regular and holiday special detail assignments as follows:
Regular Rate
• Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Inspector: $60.00 to $70.00
• Supervisor: $75.00 to $80.00
Holiday Rate
• Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Inspector: $75.00 to $85.00
• Supervisor: $95.00 to $100.00
This amendment is intended to align the City’s fee structure with the terms of the most recent Collective Bargaining Agreement for Fiscal Years 2027 through 2029.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of this ordinance.
FISCAL IMPACT:
REVENUES: TBD
EXPENDITURES: $ 0
BUDGETED? No
NOTES: Any fees that are collected would cover the cost of the firefighter/paramedic or fire inspector providing the off-duty detail. Fees will be deposited to Account 01-V34222-Fire Services.