Article 23 Prevailing Benefits

ARTICLE 23 PREVAILING BENEFITS

Section 1. The parties make reference to and endorse those benefits listed in Section 3 of this Article and agree to those policy conditions during the term of this Agreement. Section 4 endorses those practices recognized.

Section 2. It is agreed, the City is not bound to provide benefits not listed within this Agreement.

Section 3. The following sections of general orders are recognized as being subject to bargaining. The remaining sections of all general orders are recognized as operational in nature and may be changed pursuant to Article 5 of this contract.

3.1 General Order 18 (Training)

18.3.8 Reimbursement for Training

A. Department In-Service - None, should be considered a member's regular tour of duty.

B. Eight-hour local training (not requiring overnight lodging) -- lunch per diem

C. Overnight Non-Local

1. Full per diem

2. Travel expenses

3. Lodging expenses

D. Tuition and books

1. Department assigned - Full fees paid by Department upon approval of Chief of Police.

E. If training occurs on a member's regularly scheduled day off, then the member shall be compensated by one of the following methods.

1. Paid overtime 2. Compensatory time 3. Schedule change 4. The member's supervisor will decide which method will be used.

3.2 General Order 20 (Departmental Property - Supplies)

20.3.12 Replacement of Uniform Duty Belts and Related Items

A. Uniformed Department members may replace uniform duty belts that are worn or damaged every 10 years as part of their uniform replenishment. The procedure for this replacement is as follows:

1. All worn and unusable duty belt items must first be inspected by the officer's immediate supervisor prior to any replacement.

2. The officer's supervisor's signature on a purchase request shall designate approval for the replacement.

3. The uniform duty belt item replacement shall become the property of the Department and shall be surrendered upon departure from employment with the Department.

B. No duty belt gear will be issued/reissued to reserve officers. Reserve Officers will be responsible for the purchase and maintenance of their leather gear and firearm.

3.3 General Order 26.3.19 Retirement

Sworn Members: A Coral Springs Police Department badge and identification card marked "Retired". Members who qualify for retirement will receive their issued duty handgun. Members who do not qualify for retirement that desire to keep their issued duty handgun may request to purchase the firearm from the Department for the full replacement cost, as determined by the Department. The Chief of Police shall have the sole discretion whether to sell such handgun to the member that does not qualify for retirement.

In addition, sworn members may keep their original silver badge and gold badge(s) for any rank they achieved during their tenure. Sworn members with three years or more of their time served as a detective will keep their specialty unit badge. Detectives promoted prior to their third year may also keep their specialty unit badge. Detectives who did not complete three years and were not removed or requested to be removed from a detective position may purchase their badge at a fair market value as determined by the Chief of Police or his designee.

The retiring member will be presented with these items by the Chief of Police or his designee. In addition, the member’s immediate supervisor will review the retiring member’s personnel folder and prepare a summary of the employee’s accomplishments. A framed copy of the employee accomplishment summary will be presented, in an appropriate venue, to the retiring member by the Chief of Police.

Section 4. The following practices are recognized:

4.1 Sick Leave Donation Pool

4.2 Credit Union Payroll Deduction

4.3 Savings Payroll Deduction/Direct Deposit

4.4 Deferred Compensation Plan (457)

4.5 Blood, Donation on Duty

4.6 Employee Assistance Program

4.7 Attraction Discounts (as or if provided by the vendor to all City Employees)

4.8 Health Risk Assessment Testing

4.9 Discounts on Annual Memberships to City Operated Facilities

4.10 Section 125 Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts

4.11 The procedures provided for in Section 2-7 of the Code of the City of Coral Springs as it exists on October 1, 2021.

4.12 Paid parental leave, City Administrative Policy 06.04.12

4.13 Tuition and Professional Certification Assistance Program, City Administrative Policy 06.04.09

4.14 Funeral Leave including Bereavement Guidelines, City Administrative Policy 06.04.04

4.15 Military Leave, City Administrative Policy 06.11.07

4.16 Family Medical Leave Act & Non-FMLA Leaves, City Administrative Policy 06.11.03, provided that the policy follows federal law.