NUMB:
991211
VERS:
SUBSTITUTE 1
REF:
XXBY:
THE CHAIR
TITL:
A substitute ordinance relating to employe benefits for unrepresented, noncivilian fire management employes.
SECS:
350-25-12-a-11 rc
350-25-12-a-12 rc
350-25-12-a-13 rc
350-25-12-a-14 rc
350-25-12-a-15 rc
350-25-12-a-16 rp
350-25-12-a-17 rp
350-25-12-a-18 rp
350-25-12-e am
350-91-1-0 am
350-91-1-c rc
350-91-1-f rp
350-91-2-a am
350-91-2-b am
350-91-2-c am
350-91-2-d rc
350-91-2-e am
350-91-3 am
350-91-4 am
350-91-5-am
350-149-1 rc
350-149-2-b am
350-149-3-a am
350-152-1 rc
350-152-2 am
350-152-3-e am
ANLS:
- Analysis - This ordinance makes a number of changes to certain benefits granted to unrepresented, noncivilian fire management employes. It brings these benefits in line with those granted personnel represented by the Milwaukee Professsional FireFighters Association. It also deletes outdated language.
BODY:
The Mayor and Common Council of the City of Milwaukee do ordain as follows:
Part 1. Section 350-25-12-a-11 to 15 of the code is repealed and recreated to read:
350-25. Group Life Insurance.
12. UNREPRESENTED NONCIVILIAN FIRE AND POLICE MANAGEMENT EMPLOYES.
a-11. Fire chief. a-12. First assistant chief engineer. a-13. Deputy chief, fire. a-14. Battalion chief classifications. a-15. Chief dispatcher of fire alarm and telegraph.
Part 2. Section 350-25-12-a-16 to 18 of the code is repealed.
Part 3. Section 350-25-12-e of the code is amended to read:
e. Cost of Life Insurance Coverage. Employes eligible for life insurance coverage under par. b who elect such coverage shall pay to the city an amount equal to 21 cents per month for each $1,000 of coverage in excess of [[$40,000]] >>$45,000<< for firemen after December 31, [[1985]] >>1999<< and in excess of $45,000 for policemen after March 1, 1996. These payments shall be accomplished by periodic deductions from employes' biweekly pay checks. The city shall make all other necessary payments for life insurance coverage described in par. b.
Part 4. Section 350-91-1-0 of the code is amended to read:
350-91. Fire Department: Uniform and Clothing Allowance.
1. POSITIONS ELIGIBLE. Employes in active service and in the following position classifications shall be entitled to a maximum annual replacement allowance of [[$380]] >>$400 effective for calendar year 1999 payments and thereafter<< so long as they remain in active service with such position classifications:
Part 5. Section 350-91-1-c of the code is repealed and recreated to read:
c. Battalion chief classifications.
Part 6. Section 350-91-1-f of the code is repealed.
Part 7. Section 350-91-2-a to c of the code is amended to read:
2. INITIAL ITEMS.
a. Employes promoted [[on or after March 1, 1984,]] to the [[ranks]] >>rank<< of battalion chief [[, fire, or motor vehicle operator instructor,]] shall upon regular appointment to such [[ranks]] >>rank<< be provided with one white nomex coat and one pair of white nomex trousers, and it is understood that these 2 articles of uniform and equipment are being provided such employes on a one-time-only basis.
b. Employes promoted [[on or after March 1, 1985,]] to the rank of battalion chief [[, fire,]] shall upon regular appointment to such rank be provided with one dress white cap, one dress-blue coat, one pair of dress blue trousers and one dress white overcoat. It is understood that these articles are being provided on a one-time basis only.
c. Employes promoted [[on or after July 24, 1988]] to the rank of chief dispatcher of fire alarm and telegraph or [[assistant chief dispatcher of fire alarm and telegraph]] >>fire dispatch supervisor<< shall, upon regular appointment to such rank, be provided with 2 shirts, 2 slacks, one hat >>, one belt, 2 name tags<< and one coat. These articles shall be provided on a one-time only basis.
Part 8. Section 350-91-2-d of the code is repealed and recreated to read:
d. Employes promoted to the position of fire dispatch supervisor on or after May 17, 1998 shall be provided with 2 additional shirts and slacks.
Part 9. Section 350-91-2-e of the code is amended to read:
e. Employes promoted [[on or after January 1, 1992,]] to the rank of battalion chief [[, fire,]] shall upon regular appointment to such rank be provided with one winter jacket on a one-time-only basis.
Part 10. Section 350-91-3 to 5 of the code is amended to read:
3. SUMMER CLOTHING. Employes promoted [[after July 24, 1986,]] to the rank of battalion chief [[, fire,]] shall upon regular appointment to such rank be provided with one summer jacket on a one-time only basis.
4. REPLACEMENT. The department shall replace articles of initial allowance of uniforms for [[assistant chief dispatchers of fire alarm and telegraph]] >>fire dispatch supervisor<< whenever such articles have been condemned on account of normal wear and tear by the [[chief engineer, fire]] >>fire chief<< or [[his]] >>the chief's<< designee.
5. SAFETY SHOE ALLOWANCE. Nonrepresented management employes in active service and in the following position classifications shall be entitled to the standard safety shoe allowance provided represented employes, as negotiated by collective bargaining agreement, so long as they remain in active service in such positions:
a. Fire equipment repair manager. b. Fire equipment [[shop]] >>repairs<< supervisor.
Part 11. Section 350-149-1 of the code is repealed and recreated to read:
350-149. Fire Department: Educational Program.
1. POSITIONS ELIGIBLE. Employes in active service and in the following position classifications shall be eligible for annual educational program payments provided under this section in accordance with the terms and conditions established, as long as they are in active service and in such classifications:
a. Chief dispatcher of fire alarm and telegraph. b. Battalion chief classifications. c. Deputy chief, fire. d. First assistant chief engineer. e. Fire chief.
Part 12. Section 350-149-2-b of the code is amended to read:
2. BENEFITS.
b. An eligible employe who has attained a baccalaureate degree in fire science and technology or management shall receive an annual educational program payment of $300 according to the terms and conditions set forth in sub. 3. >>Effective for calendar year 1999 payments, an employe who has a bachelor of science in public administration with a professional specialization area of fire service granted by Mount Scenario College or an equivalent degree, such equivalence being determined by the city, shall be eligible for an annual payment of $300.<<
Part 13. Section 350-149-3-a of the code is amended to read:
3. ADMINISTRATION. a. >>Except as provided in sub. 2-b, only<< [[Only]] degrees in fire science and technology or management or nursing from colleges or universities approved by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools shall be eligible for the payments provided in sub. 2. In addition, the fire chief shall review each eligible employe's degree in management or nursing to determine whether it is related to that employe's management duties or emergency medical services duties as assigned, designated or authorized by the fire chief for purposes of qualifying for the educational program payment.
Part 14. Section 350-152-1 of the code is repealed and recreated to read:
350-152. Fire Department: Special Emergency Medical Technician Pay.
1. POSITIONS ELIGIBLE. Employes in active service and in the following position classifications shall be eligible for annual special emergency medical technician payments provided under this section in accordance with the terms and conditions established, as long as they are in active service and in such classifications.
a. Fire chief. b. First assistant chief engineer. c. Deputy chief, fire. d. Battalion chief classifications. e. Chief dispatcher of fire alarm and telegraph.
Part 15. Section 350-152-2 of the code is amended to read:
2. COMPENSATION. [[Effective March 1, 1991, employes]] >>Employes<< who have attained >>and maintained<< state-certified emergency medical technician-1 status shall receive an amount in addition to base salary equivalent to $550. >>Effective for calendar year 1999 payments, such pay shall increase to $750 per year.<<
Part 16. Section 350-152-3-e of the code is amended to read:
3. ADMINISTRATION.
e. An employe in active service who retires on a normal pension shall have his or her special emergency medical technician pay >>to a maximum of $550<< included in final average salary for purposes of computing his or her normal service retirement allowance. For purposes of interpretation and construction of this section, this special emergency medical technician pay benefit to which the employe is entitled to include in the final average salary computation shall be equal to the special emergency medical technician pay payment the employe received for the calendar year immediately preceding the employe's effective date of retirement >>to a maximum of $550<<.
LRB:
APPROVED AS TO FORM
_________________________________
Legislative Reference Bureau
Date: ___________________________
CATT:
IT IS OUR OPINION THAT THE ORDINANCE
IS LEGAL AND ENFORCEABLE
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Office of the City Attorney
Date: ____________________________
ZDPT:
Department of Employe Relations
DFTR:
99425-1
jro
11/18/99