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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF RAMSEY AND AFSCME ARTICLE 21 UNIFORMS This Memorandum of Understanding is made between the City of Ramsey and AFSCME; and WHEREAS, the City and the Union are parties to a 2017-2018 collective bargaining agreement; and WHEREAS; Section 21.3 and Section 21.5 of the labor agreement, shall be null and void while this MOU is in effect; and WHEREAS, certain EMPLOYEES wear clothing that is considered taxable under state and federal law, if provided by the City; and WHEREAS, the annual uniform stipend will be paid to these EMPLOYEES in one payment through their regular biweekly payroll disbursement on the second payroll in March. This stipend will be included in the EMPLOYEES' taxable earnings and applicable taxes will be withheld according to Internal Revenue Service; and WHEREAS; 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; and WHEREAS, members utilizing the City's uniform service are ineligible for the stipend; and WHERAS, the following information is an excerpt from the City's Personnel Policy and all EMPLOYEES are expected to adhere to the following: The dress and appearance of City employees has a direct reflection on the professionalism of our services. A neat, well-groomed employee will present a positive image of the City and demonstrate the pride of our City employees. Our appearance and attire have a definite impact on the way we are perceived by others and the confidence that customers have in our ability to provide quality services. Therefore, the parties met, negotiated and agreed upon the following: For 2017 and 2018, the City will provide a monetary uniform stipend to the EMPLOYEES in the following positions at the amounts listed: