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 ADD JUNETEENTH AS A HOLIDAY AND PROVIDE FOR AN INCREASE OF OFF-DUTY DETAIL FEES FOR FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDICS OR FIRE INSPECTORS. (FIRST READING)
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BACKGROUND:
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 is desirous of amending Section 2-82 of the Code of Ordinances to make it consistent with the terms used in the most recent Fire Collective Bargaining Agreement ratified by the Commission and Fire Department procedures. This proposed amendment also provides for an increase in the hourly fees for both daily and holiday special details and adds Juneteenth as a holiday for which the holiday premium is charged.
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.