From
Robert Fite
Title
Ordinance amending Ordinance 9635-2013, authorizing assignment and special pay for certain Firefighters who perform specialized functions in the Fire Department to become effective October 16, 2019
Presenter
Robert Fite, Fire Chief
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
As part of the FY 2019/2020 General Fund budget, Hazardous Risk pay was added to the Dive Team and Hazardous Material Team as part of Assignment Pay.
Financial Consideration
The Dive assignment pay and Hazardous Materials team pay is $75 per month and only assigned to those active on the team and meeting all of the physical and training requirements.
Body
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS, AMENDING ORDINANCE 9635-2013, AUTHORIZING ASSIGNMENT AND SPECIAL PAY FOR CERTAIN FIREFIGHTERS WHO PERFORM SPECIALIZED FUNCTIONS IN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO BECOME EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 16, 2019
WHEREAS, Section 143.042 of the Local Government Code authorizes assignment pay for firefighters who perform specialized functions in their department, in addition to their regular pay; and
WHEREAS, Section 143.043 of the Local Government Code authorizes Field Training Officer pay for firefighters who perform specialized functions in their department, in addition to their regular pay; and
WHEREAS, Section 143.044 of the Local Government Code authorizes certification, education, and fitness pay for firefighters who perform specialized functions in their department, in addition to their regular pay; and
WHEREAS, the City Council in the current budget year has appropriated funds for assignment pay, FTO pay, and Education/Certification pay;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That assignment pay in the amount of $350.00 per month is hereby authorized for sworn fire staff assigned to the Training, EMS, or Fire Prevention Divisions performing a specialized function in the Fire Department, and such offic...
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