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 2, “POLICE DEPARTMENT,” SECTION 2-57, “USE OF OFF-DUTY POLICE OFFICERS FOR UNOFFICIAL FUNCTIONS,” TO ADD JUNETEENTH AS A HOLIDAY, AND TO UPDATE PROCEDURES AND FEES FOR THE USE OF OFF-DUTY POLICE OFFICERS AND POLICE SERVICE AIDES. (SECOND READING)(PUBLIC HEARING)
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BACKGROUND:
This item was approved on First Reading at the January 12, 2023, City Commission Meeting.
Section 2-57 of the City’s Code of Ordinances contains the provisions for the use of off-duty police officers for unofficial functions.
DISCUSSION:
The City is desirous of amending Section 2-57 of the Code of Ordinances to make it consistent with the terms used in the most recent Collective Bargaining Agreements ratified at the end of 2022 and Police Department procedures. This proposed amendment also provides for an increase in the hourly fees for both daily and holiday special details, adds Juneteenth as a holiday for which the holiday premium is charged, and permits the hiring of police service aides to direct traffic.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of this ordinance.
FISCAL IMPACT: N/A