Article 45 Work Schedule

Upon any change to uniform design or logo and upon change of rank, employees shall be issued the number of uniform items that is equal to the initial employment allotment.

Uniform items shall be replaced as needed by the City when worn out or damaged.

The City shall replace or repair protective clothing, equipment, and uniform components issued by the City, when the above items become worn or damaged. If a member loses or misplaces their gear or clothing, and it has been deemed avoidable by the City’s Safety Committee, he/she shall replace same at his/her expense. Amounts over $200.00 may be paid over time through payroll deduction. Amounts not repaid prior to a member’s termination shall be deducted from the member’s final paycheck.

Each bargaining unit member is entitled to a station work boot reimbursement of up to $300.00 every two years. Employees will be entitled to such reimbursement upon the presentation of a receipt and the boots themselves to their commanding officer. In consideration for this reimbursement, employees agree that the boots shall be worn only for work and for no other purposes.

The City will provide cellular phones and service to all members who are required to carry a phone while on or off duty with the exception a phone may be assigned to the unit in lieu of an individual.

The following are the items for which the member may claim reimbursement or replacement, and the limits of the reimbursement or replacement obligation.

A. Eyeglasses or contact lenses. Prescription eyeglasses or contact lenses are to be repaired, if feasible, or replaced, at the City's option, at actual cost of repair or replacement. The City will pay up to fifteen dollars to repair or replace sunglasses. B. Jewelry. The City will not pay for the repair or replacement of any jewelry other than one watch or one watchband, at a cost of not more than $40.00 for a watch or $15.00 for a watchband. Repair or replacement is to be at the City's option.

ARTICLE 45 WORK SCHEDULE

Budgeted shift positions shall work with a start time of 0700 am and a 24-hour shift and a 48-hour work-week, unless placed on modified duty (where they will work a 40-hour work week), with the paid regular day off – a “Kelly Day” - every seventh shift, as is the present practice of the department. * However, the City may change this schedule if it is determined by a court of law or the Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, not to be in compliance with the 7(K) exemption. Non- shift members shall work a 40hour workweek with an unpaid lunch which per City policy is not less than thirty minutes. Except for City-determined emergency situations or when actively involved in a call or scene, members may not work more than 48 hours straight. Members must have a 12-