Agenda - Council - 03/11/2014 - Laserfiche WebLink

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WHEREAS, previously, the Police Department provided (purchased and paid for) all uniforms whether it be Class A, Class B, or Class C uniforms, as applicable for the AFSCME positions of Crime Prevention Specialist, Community Service Officer, and Police Technician; and WHEREAS, for 2014, Class C uniforms shall no longer be provided by the Police Department. THEREFORE, the parties met, negotiated and agreed upon the following: 1. For 2014, the City will provide a monetary uniform stipend to the Crime Prevention Specialist and the Community Service Officer for Class C uniforms in the amount of $140.00; and 2. For 2014, the City will provide a monetary uniform stipend to the Police Technicians for Class C uniforms in the amount of $80.00; and 2. The annual Class C uniform stipend will be paid to the Crime Prevention Specialist, the Community Service Officer, and the Police Technicians EMPLOYEES in one payment through their regular biweekly payroll disbursement. This stipend will be included in the EMPLOYEES' taxable earnings and applicable taxes will be withheld according to Internal Revenue Service; and 3. The uniform stipend will be paid on the second payroll in March. 4. In the event any such items are lost or damaged through the negligence of the EMPLOYEE possessing said property, (reasonable wear and depreciation expected), such EMPLOYEE shall be financially responsible for the replacement of said negligently lost or destroyed item. Police Department Uniforms: The following definitions are an excerpt from the Department policy, section 800: CLASS A UNIFORM — A Class A Uniform shall consist of a long sleeve shirt, tie, tie clasp, collar brass, dress pants, polished shoes and service hat. CLASS B UNIFORM — A Class B Uniform shall consist of a short sleeve shirt with an open collar and no tie. Collar brass and polished shoes shall be worn. CLASS C UNIFORM — A Class C Uniform may be worn by police personnel on special assignments or duties. A Class C Uniform may consist of a polo shirt (long or short sleeve), button down shirt (long or short sleeve) or other shirt as approved by the Chief of Police. To be considered a Class C Uniform, the shirt must have a department badge patch sewn on. Cargo or Tactical pants may be worn as part of a Class C Uniform.