88-589 wHITE - CiTV CLERK '
PINK - FINANCE G I TY OF SA I NT PA U L Council
CANARV - OEPARTMENT File NO. � S�
BLUE - MAVOR
Co nci �Ze olution
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Presented By
Referred To I I�I � Committee: Date �" `
Out of Committee By Date
RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Saint Paul hereby approves and
ratifies the attached Agreement betwee the City of Saint Paul and the
Fire Fighters Local 21 .
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SiGN NUhBER FWt RQUTING ORDER C1 i Al] L cations for Si nature : O�'"�z,1�5�
Depa�rtment Di'rector 3 Oirector of Management/Mayor � ��
� F'�nance and Mana ement Services Directo - 4 Cit Clerk
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� Budget Director .
?,� City Attarney .
WHAT WILL BE ACHIEVED BY TAKING ACT�ON ON T E ATTACHED MATERIALS? (Purpose/
Rationale) :
THIS RESOLUTION APPRUVES A TI�REE YEAR AGRE NT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ST. PAUL A14D
FIRE FIGHTERS L�CAL. 21 . THE THREE YEAR PE IOD IS 1987, 1988 and 1989.
THE CHANGES IN THE CONTRACT ARE LISTED ON E ATTACHED SHEET.
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`� ST BENEFIT BU�GETARY AND PERSONNEL IMPACT ANTICIPATED: 1�11�R � � jg�8
F��� ��� 1987 1988 ��'���'� QF��CE
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1989
� � •Comparable Worth Adjustments $ 396,90 $253, 192 $264,880
General°Wage Increases 730,78 . 424,234 409,017
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TOTALS: $1 , 127,69 $677,426 $673,897
FINANCING SOURCE AND BUDGET ACTIVITY NU(�ER ARGED OR CREDITED: (Mayor's signa- -
� ture not re-
Total Amo�nt of"Transaction: quired if under
, � �10,000)
Fu�ding Source:
Activity Number: •
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A�- �� NTS List and Number All Attachments :
1 - ATTACHMENT �
1 - COUN�IL RESOLUTION
1 - CO�Y CITY CLERK RECEI �/GD .
� MAR 18 1988
DEPARTMENT REVIEW CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW
x Yes No Council Resolution Required? ' Resoiution Required? Yes No
Yes x No Insurance Required? Insurance Suf�ficient? Yes No
Yes �No Insurance Attached:
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FI E FIGHTER�S LOCAL 21
CONTRACT SUMMARY
(3-15-88)
1. DURATION
This is a three year ontract covering 1987, 1988 and 1989.
2. LEGAL SERVICES
New Legal Service lan age has been added eliminating the
employer's responsibil ty for providing legal services when the
employee is the one in tiating the legal action.
3. INSURANCE
A. The word contribut ons has been substituted for the word
benefits where ref rence is made to the Employer's insurance
obligation for the contract period.
B. The City's health nsurance contributions for active employees
will be frozen at the current levels of $70 for single and
$180 for family c verage through 1989.
C. Effective January , 1989 the City's health insurance
contributions for arly retires selecting an HMO have been
reduced from $106. 2 for single and $318.41 for family
coverage to $84.42 for single and $211.09 for family coverage.
D. The City's health nsurance contributions for early retirees
selecting the Inde nity Health Insurance plan will be frozen
at the current lev ls of $106.32 for single and $318.41 for
family coverage th ough 1989.
E. The eligibility re uirements for early retiree health
insurance contribu ions have been increased for 1989. In
addition to the pr ious requirements the early retiree must
have completed 20 ears of service.
F. This contract esta lishes the eligibility requirements for the
Medicare supplement insurance offered to retirees at the age
of 65. This benefit will not be available in the future to
retirees with less han 20 years of service.
G. New language has be n added stating that the health insurance
plans offered by th employer shall consist of the benefits
and conditions esta lished through the contracts between the
employer and the se ected insurance carriers.
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Fire Fighter's Local 21
Contract Summary
March 15, 1988
Page Two
4. SEVERANCE PAY
New eligibility require ents for severance pay have been added.
Instead of an employee eing required to have at least 60 days of
sick leave accrued at t e time of separation, an employee must
have at least 80 days. The maximum amount of severance pay has
been increased from $6, 00 to $7,000 based on a sliding scale from
20 years of service to 5 years of service.
5. ARTICLE XVII — HOLIDAYS
A 24 Hour Tour of Duty oliday has been replaced with an 11.2 hour
additional vacation day.
6. WAGES
The wage proposal inclu es Comparable Worth ad3ustments and
General Wage Increases. The Comparable Worth adjustments
represents 100� of Comp rable Worth over the three years.
The Comparable Worth ad ustments range from 3.77 over three years
to 87 over three years. The average Comparable Worth adjustment
amounts to 6.87.
The General Wage Incre ses range from 9.527 over three years to
17.81' over three years. The average General Wage Increase
amounts to 10.97 over ree years.
These increases apply o current incumbents. Future appointments
to the titles of Fire larm Dispatcher I, Fire Alarm Dispatcher
II, Fire Inspector, Fi e Investigator and Fire Training Assistant
will be at lower rates.
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19 7-1988-1989
REEMENT
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THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL
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THE INTERNATIONAL AS OCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS
AFL-CI LOCAL 21
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ARTICLE TITLE PAGE
Preamble iii
I Purpose 1
II Definitions 2
III Recognition 4
IV Security 5
V Employer Authority �
VI Employee Rights G ievance Procedure 7
VII Saving Clause 11
VIII Position Openings 12
IX Working Out of Cla sification 13
X Seniority 14
XI Overtime 1�
XII Call Back 18
XIII Military Leave of bsence 19
XIV Insurance 21
XV Exchange of Tours of Duty 24
XVI Vacation 25
XVII Holidays 2�
XVIII Incapacitation 28
XIX Residence 29
XX Sick Leave 30
XXI Fire-Fighting Equ pment 31
XXII Station Supplies 32
XXIII Telephones 33
XXIV Wage Schedule 34
XXV Uniform Allowance 36
XXVI Legal Service 37
RRVII Severance Pay 38
XXVIII Physical Incapaci ation 39
. XXIR City Mileage � 40
XXX Paid Time Off For Negotiations 41
XXXI Maintenance of St ndards 42
XXXII Premium Pay for P ramedic and EMTA Assignments 43
XXXIII Duration of Agree ent 44
Appendix A A1
Appendix A A2
Appendix B B1
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P R E A M B L E
This AGREEMENT between he City of Saint Paul, hereinafter
referred to as the EMPLOYER, and he International Association of Fire
Fighters AFL-CIO Local 21, herein fter referred to as the UNION. The
ENIPLOYER and the UNION concur that this AGREEMENT has as its basic
objective the promotion of the mut al interests of the City of Saint
Paul and its employees to provide he highest Ievel of services by
methods which will best serve the eeds of the general public.
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ARTICLE I - PURPOSE
1.1 The EMPLOYER and the UNION agree that the purpose of entering into this
AGREEMENT is to:
1.11 Achieve orderly and peaceful relations.
1.12 Establish the full understanding of the parties concerning terms
and conditions of this AGREEMENT.
1.13 Establish procedures to orderly and peacefully resolve disputes
as to the application or interpretation of this AGREEMENT.
1.14 Place in written form the parties' agreement upon terms and con-
ditions of employment for the duration of this AGREEMENT.
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� ARTICLE II - DEFINITIONS ���"/
2.1 UNION: International Asso iation of Fire Fighters AFL-CIO Local 21.
2.2 EMPLOYER: The City of Saint aul.
2.3 UNION MEMBER: A member of t e International Association of Fire Fighters
AFL-CIO Local 21.
2.4 EMPLOYEE: A member of the ex lusively recognized bargaining unit.
2.5 VACANCY: As determined by t department head, a funded position opening
in a class specified in Artic e 3.2.
2.6 POSITION: Any specific office employment or job in the Fire Department
in a class specified in Artic e 3.2.
2.7 TOUR OF DUTY:
A. For a fifty-six (56) hour work week employee:
The performance of job du ies and acceptance of the responsi-
bilities of a position fo a consecutive and uninterrupted
twenty-four (24) hour per od from 8:00 a.m. on a calendar day
to 8:00 a.m. on the follo ing calendar day.
B. For a forty (40) hour wor week emgloyee:
The performance of 3ob du ies and acceptance of the responsi-
bilities of a position fo a consecutive and uninterrupted
eight (8) hour period wit in a calendar day.
2.8 SENIORITY: An EMPLOYEE'S leng h of continuous employment in the II�IPLOYER'S
Fire Department.
2.9 DEPARTMENT: The fire departme t of the City of Saint Paul as established and
amended from time to time purs ant to Section 9.01 of the City Charter.
2.10 OVERTIME: Work performed by a EMPLOYEE in excess of the EMPLOYEE'S tour of
duty by order of the II�LOYER.
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ARTICLE II - DEFINITIONS (Continued) - •
2.1I OVERTIME PAY: Onertime pay for the purposes of Articles RI and RII will be
based on a forty (40) hour work week.
2.12 WORR WEEK: The work week for EMPLOYEES working twenty-four (24) hour
tours of duty will be an averaged fifty-six (56) hour per calendar week.
The work week for EMPLOYEES working eight (8) hour tours of duty will be
forty (40) hours per calendar week.
2.13 CALL BACK: A call to report for work by the EMPLOYER during an EMPLOYEE'S
scheduled off time.
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- ARTICLE III - RECOGNITION ��`�
3.1 The EMPLOYER recognizes the ION as the exclusive representative for the
purpose of ineeting and negoti ting the terms and conditions of employment
for all eligible personnel un er Minnesota Statutes.
3.2 Job classes which are within he bargaining unit and covered by this
AGREEMENT are as follows:
Emergency Prep redness Coordinator
Fire Captain
Fire Equipment Operator
' Fire Engineer
Fire Fighter
Fire Investiga or
Fire Preventio Inspector
Fire Training ssistant
Fire Alarm Dis atcher I
Fire Alarm Dis atcher II
3.3 In the event the EMPLOYER an the UNION are unable to agree as to the
inclusion or exclusion of a w or modified job position, the issue shall
be submitted to the Bureau o Mediation Services for determination.
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ARTICLE IV - SECURITY .
4.1 The EMPLOYER shall deduct from the wages of EMPLOYEES who authorize such
a deduction in writing an amount necessary to cover monthly UNION dues
and assessments. Such monies shall be remitted as directed by the UNION.
4.2 The UNION may designate EMPLOYEES from the bargaining unit to act as
stewards and shall inform the E1�'LOYER in writing of such choice.
4.3 The EhIl'LOYER shall make space available on bulletin boards for posting
UNION notice(s) and announcement(s) .
4.4 The UNION agrees to indemnify and hold the EMPLOYER harmless against any
and all claims, suits, orders or �udgments brought or issued against the
city as a result of any action taken or not taken by the city under the
provisions of this article.
4.5 The UNION agrees that an administrative service fee of fifty cents
(�0.50) per member per month shall be deducted by the City of
Saint Paul from the amount withheld for dues or fairshare prior to
remittance of dues or fairshare to the UNION.
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� ARTICLE V - II�LOYER AUTHORITY ��•S�/
5.1 The UNION recognizes the ri ht of the EMPLOYER to operate and manage
its affairs in all respects in accordance with applicable laws and
regulations of appropriate uthorities. The rights and authority which
the EMPLOYER has not offici lly abridged, delegated or modified by this
AGREEMENT are retained by t e EMPLOYER.
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ARTICLE VI - EMPLOYEE RIGIiTS - GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
6.1 Definition of Grievance
A grievance is defined as a dispute or disagreement as to the interpretation
or application of the specific terms and conditions of this AGREEMENT. It
is specifically understood that any matters governed by civil service rules
or statutory provisions shall not be considered grievances and sub�ect to
the grievance procedure hereinafter set forth. No disciplinary action
which may be appealed to a civil service authority will be considered a
grievance and subject to the grievance procedure herein.
6.2 Union Representatives
The EMPLOYER will recognize EMPLOYEE REPRESENTATIVES designated by the
UNION as the grievance representatives of the bargaining unit having the
duties and responsibilities established by this Article. The UNION shall
notify the EMPLOYER in writing of the names of such UNION REPRESENTATIVES
and of their successors when so designated. The EMPLOYER shall notify the
UNION in writing of the name or names of the EMPLOYER'S grievance repre-
sentatives and of their successors when so designated.
6.3 Processing of Grievances
It is recognized and accepted by the UNION and the EMPLOYER that the
processing of grievances as hereinafter provided is limited by the �ob
duties and responsibilities of the EMPLOYEES and shall therefore be
accomplished during normal working hours only when consistent with such
EMPLOYEE duties and responsibilities. The aggrieved EMPLOYEE and the
UNION shall be allowed a reasonable amount of time without loss of pay
when a grievance is investigated and presented to the EMPLOYER during
normal working hours provided the EMPLOYEE and the UNION have notified
and received the approval of the designated supervisor who has determined
that such absence is reasonable and would not be detrimental to the work
programs of the EMPLOYER.
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- ARTICLE VI - �LOYEE RIGHTS - IEVANCE PROCEDURE (Continued) ���
6.4 Procedure
Grievances, as defined by S ction 6.1, shall be resolved in conformance with
the following procedure: ,
Step 1: An EMPLOYEE laiming a violation concerning the
interpretation or appl ation of this AGREEMENT shall within
twenty-one (21) calenda days after such alleged violation
has occured present suc grievance to the II�LOYEE'S super-
visor as designated by he EMPLOYER. The EMPLOYER-designated
representative will dis uss and give an answer to such Step 1
grievance within ten (1 ) calendar days after receipt. A
grievance not resolved n Step 1 and appealed to Step 2 shall
be placed in writing by the UNION setting forth the nature of
the grievance, the fact on which it is based, the provision
or provisions of the AG EMENT allegedly violated, the remedy
requested, and shall be ppealed to Step 2 within ten (10)
calendar days after the LOYERdesignated representative's
final answer in Step 1. Any grievance not appealed in writing
to Step 2 by the UNION w thin ten (10) calendar days shall be
considered waived.
Step 2: If appealed, t e written grievance shall be presented
to and discussed with th EI�LOYER-designated Step 2 representa-
tive. The EMPLOYER-desi nated representative shall give the UNION
the EMPLOYER'S Step 2 an er in writing within ten (10) calendar
days after the receipt o such Step 2 grievance. A grievance not
resolved in Step 2 may be appealed to Step 3 by the UNION within
ten (10) calendar days fo lowing the EMPLOYER designated repre-
sentative's final Step 2 nswer. Any grievance not appealed in
writing to Step 3 by the ION within ten (10) calendar days shall
be considered waived.
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' ARTICLE VI - EMPLOYEE RIGHTS - GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE (Continued)
Step 3. A grievance unresolved in Step 2 and appealed to Step 3
shall be submitted to arbitration by the UNION subject to the pro-
visions of the Public Employment Labor Relations Act of 1971 as
amended. The selection of an arbitrator shall be made in accordance
with the "Rules Governing the Arbitration of Grievances" as
established by the Public Employment Relations Board.
6.5 Arbitrator's Authority
A. The arbitrator shall have no right to amend, modify, nullify, ignore,
add to, or subtract from the terms and conditions of the AGREEMENT. The
arbitrator shall consider and decide only the specific issue(s) submitted
in writing by the IIKPLOYER and the UNION, and shall have no authority to
make a decision on any other issue not so submitted.
B. The arbitrator shall be without power to make decisions contrary to or
inconsistent with or modifying or varying in any way the application of laws,
rules, or regulations having the force and effect of Iaw. The arbitrator's
decision shall be submitted in writing within thirty (30) days following
close of the hearing or the submission of briefs by the parties, whichever
is later, unless the parties agree to an extension. The decision shall be
based solely on the arbitrator's interpretation or application of the express
terms of the AGREEMENT and to the facts of the grievance presented.
C. The fees and expenses for the arbitrator's services and proceedings
shall be borne equally by the EMPLOYER and the UNION provided that each
party shall be responsible for compensating its own representatives and
witnesses. If either party desires a verbatim record of the proceedings,
it may cause such a record to be made, providing it pays for the record.
If both parties desire a verbatim record of the proceedings, the cost
shall be shared equally.
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ARTICLE VI - II�LOYEE RIGIiTS - GR EVANCE PROCEDURE (Continued)
6.6 Waiver
If a grievance is not presen ed within the time limits set forth above,
it shall be considered "waiv d". If a grievance is not appealed to the
next step within the specifie time limit or any agreed extension thereof,
it shall be considered settle on the basis of the EMPLOYER'S last answer.
If the EMPLOYER does not answ r a grievance or an appeal thereof within
the specified time limits, th UNION may elect to treat the grievance
as denied at the step and imm diately appeal the grievance to the next
step. The time limit in each step may be extended by mutual written
agreement of the EMPLOYER and the UNION in each step.
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ARfiIC�.E VII - SAVINGS CLAUSE �
7.1 In the event any provision of this AGREEMENT shall be held to be contrary
to law bq a court of competent jurisdiction from whose final �udgment or
decree no appeal has been taken withiu the time provided, such provisions
shall be voided. All other provisions shall continue in full force and
effect. The voided provisions may be renegotiated at the request of
either party.
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ARTICLE VIII - POSITION OPENINGS ����
8.1 To expedite the filling of acancies under civil service procedures, the
head of the department or d signated representative will:
8.11 Make requisition for c rtification of eligibles to fill a
vacancy within fifteen (15) days after determining that a
vacancy exists.
8.12 Within fifteen (15) da after the department head has met
with the certified elig bles, he will fill a vacancy.
8.13 If no eligibility list s in effect when a vacancy occurs,
the department head sha 1 within fifteen (15) days request
the appropriate civil s rvice officials to conduct an exam-
ination for the purpose of establishing an eligibility
list.
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ARTICLE IR - WORRING OUT OF CLASSIFICATION
9.1 Any EriPLOYEE required by the EMPLOYER to perform the work duties and
accept the responsibilities of a higher class, will receive the rate
of pay for that class beginning with the tour of duty, provided that he
shall work a full tour of duty. It is understood that the higher rate
shall not apply when an EMPLOYEE works in the higher class for less than
a full tour of duty.
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' ARTICLE % - SENIORITY ,���/�-�'�
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10.1 Department Seniority.
For the purposes of this A EEMENT department seniority shall be defined as the
length of continuous and un nterrupted employment in the fire department.
10.2 Seniority Lists.
The department shall mainta n at all times during this AGREEMENT seniority
lists by department.
10.3 Loss of De artment Seniorit .
An EMPLOYEE will lose acqui ed department seniority in the following instances:
10.31 Resignation
10.32 Discharge
10.33 Retirement
10.4 Work Force Reduction.
In the event of a reduction in the department work force, such reduction shall
occur on the basis of senio ity in the department.
10.5 Reduction in Rank.
Reduction in rank shall be i accordance with the Civil Service Rules as of
June 30, 1973. (Except as in icated below)
10.51 Reduction in rank or periods up to but no more than 30
consecutive calend r days will be by platoon seniority.
10.52 Reduction in rank or more than 30 consecutive calendar
days shall be in a cordance with the Personnel Rules as
of June 30, 1973.
10.53 There will be a mi imum of 3.6 regular Fire Captains
appointed for each engine, squad and ladder company.
10.54 There will be a mi imum of 3.6 regular Fire Equipment
Operators Fire En ineers appointed for each engine,
squad and ladder c pany. This minimum number shall
include the starre men in this position. until they
are phased out by rmal attrition.
10.55 When promotion posi ions (Fire Captain - Fire Equipment
Ope�ator) fall belo minimum requirements (3.6 per position) ,
the Chief of the Fi e Department will use existing eligibility
lists to fill vacan ies within 15 calendar days.
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ARTICLE X - SENIORITY (Continued)
10.56 Short Term Demotion:
1. The man demoted goes to the last rank held and is assigned
to the pool.
2. Vacation selections will not be affected by short term demotion
� (i.e. , Fire Captain demoted for short term to Fire Fighter will
retain his vacation selection in the Fire Captain rank.)
10.57 All promoted personnel will be designated a platoon regardless of
assignment. Such platoon assignment will determine their seniority
to be followed in cases of reduction in accordance with Section 10.51.
10.6 Job Transfer by Bid System
The EMPLOYER and the UNION recognize the principal of seniority. In the event
of a �ob opening due to the promotion, transfer, demotion, retirement or
demise of an employee, which the employer determines should be filled by a
lateral transfer, such transfer shall be made in accordance with the follow-
ing provisions.
10.61 All positions to be filled by lateral transfer shall be
announced by bulletin, which shall be posted for a period of
thirty (30) days prior to the date service is to commence in
the vacant position. Such positions shall be considered open
for written bid for the thirty (30) day period.
10.62 For the convenience of the employer, temporary assig�ent to a
vacant position may be made during the thirty (30) day period
for which the position is open for bid. Any such temporary
assignment, however, shall not be of a duration in excess of
two (2) days beyond the expiration of the thirty (30) day bid period.
10.63 Employees who desire bulletined positions shall file written
applications therefor not later than 2400 hours on the date of
expiration of the bid period. Such applications shall be filed
by delivery to the employee`s Union officer of the original and
one copy of the application, both of which shall be time stamped
when received. The Union officer shall be responsible for deli-
vering the original application to the employer and all such
applications shall be so delivered not later than 1630 hours on
the day following the close of the bid period.
10.64 Assignment to positions for which bids have been received shall
be made not later than the second day following the close of the
bid period.
10.65 In the event one or more employees submit bids for the same
position, the position shall be filled in accord with the following:
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ARTICLE R - SENIORITY �Continued)
a) Except in those ases contemplated by subparagraph (b) ,
below, the biddi g employee with the greatest seniority
shall be transfe red to fill the position. Provided,
however, that in the event that the employer determines
that transfer of the most senior applicant or
less senior appl cant(s) is not in the best interest of
the Department, nother employee may be transferred to
fill the positio . In every such case, however, the
employer shall p ovide to the most senior bidder and
any other unsucc ssful less senior bidder(s) a written
statement of the reasons and factual basis on which the
decision not to ransfer him to fill the position was
based.
b) In cases where t e position to be filled by lateral
transfer is such that a paramedic who bid therefor
would, if transf rred to fill the position, be enabled
to make use of h s paramedic skills and training, the em-
ployer may trans er the most senior paramedic who bid to
fill the positio without regard to the seniority of other
applicants.
10.66 In the event no bid is received for a posted position, the
employer may offer he position to any employee or transfer
the most �unior emp oyee on the seniority roster to fill the
position, or relist on subsequent bulletin.
10.67 When an employee bi s for and is awarded a bulletined position
and in the event th employer determines that the employee's
former position is o be filled by lateral transfer, the employee's
former position sha 1 be filled in accordance with the terms set
forth above.
10.68 Employees who have id for and been awarded a bulletined position
shall not be permit ed to bid for the vacancy created by their
transfer until that vacancy has been filled at least once in
the manner set fort herein.
10.69 Assignment to posit ons on the rescue squads shall be made in the
following manner:
a) When a vacancy f r Captain occurs, the position shall be posted
with the other n rmal vacancies. The Employer shall fill the
position with an Captain that has bid for the position without
regard to senior ty.
b) When a vacancy f r Fire Equipment Operator occurs, the normal bid
procedure shall e used.
c) Three Firefighte positions will be assigned on each rescue squad.
Each Firefighter assigned to one of these positions will remain
for a maximum of three years. When a vacancy for Firefighter is
to be filled, th position shall be posted with the other normal
vacancies. The mploqer shall fill the position with any Fire
Fighter that has bid for the position without regard to seniority.
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ARTICLE RI - OVERTIME �
11.1 EMPLOYEES required to work hours in excess of their assigned tour of duty
will be compensated at the rate of one and one-i�alf (1}) times the
EMPLOYEE'S normal rate in cash or in compensatorp time at the option of
the Employer.
11.2 (a) EMPLOYEES working a forty (40) hour work week may accumulate up to a
maximum of forty (40) hours of compensatory time.
(b) It is also agreed that FIRE PREVENTION EMPLOYEES may accumulate up to a
maximum of fifty-six (56) hours of compensatory time. It is understood
that compensatory time shall be scheduled only with the prior approval of
management, and that such time shall not be scheduled eo as to interfere
with operations. Such time shall normally be scheduled in eight (8)hour
segments, except that FIRE PREVENTION EMPLOYEES may, with the approval of
the Fire Chief, take time off in four (4)hour segments.
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` � ARTICLE XII - CALL BACR ' ,�,r-�i_�9
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12.1 EMPLOYEES required to repor for work by the EMPLOYER during scheduled
off-duty time will be compe sated at the rate of one and one-half (1})
times the EMPLOYEE'S normal hourly rate. The minimum payment under
this Article will be four ( ) times the II�LOYEE'S hourly rate. An
early report of two (2) hou s or less or an extension of a normally
scheduled tour of duty shall not qualify an EMPLOYEE for this minimum
payment.
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ARTICLE RIII - MILITARY LEAVE OF ABSENCE
13.1 Pay Allowance
Any �LOYEE who shall be a member of the National Guard, the Naval Militia
or any other component of the militia of the state, now or hereinafter
organized or constituted under state or federal law, or who shall be a
member of the Officer's Reserve Corps, the Enlisted Reserve Corps, the
Naval Reserve, the Marine Corps Reserve or any other reserve component of
the military or naval force of the United States, now or hereafter
organized or constituted under federal law, shall be entitled to leave
of absence from employment without loss of pay, seniority status,
efficiency rating, vacation, sick leave or other benefits for all the
time when such II�LOYEE is engaged with such organization or component
in training or active service ordered or suthorized by proper authority
pursuant to law, whether for state or federal purposes, provided that
such leave shall not exceed a total of fifteen (15) days in any calendar
year and further provided that such leave shall be allowed only in case
the required military or naval service is satisfactorily performed, which
shall be presumed unless the contrary is established. Such leave shall
not be allowed unless the EMPLOYEE (1) returns to his position immediately
upon being relieved from such military service and not later than the
expiration of the time herein limited for such leave, or (2) is prevented
from so returning by physical or mental disability or other cause not due
to such EMPLOYEE'S own fault, or (3) is required bq proper authority to
continue in such military or naval service beyond the time herein limited
for such leave.
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ARTICLE RIII - MILITARY LEAVE OF BSENCE (Continued) ��v��
13.2 Leave Without Pay
Any II�iPLOYEE who engages in ctive service in time of war or other
emergency declared by proper uthority of any of the military or naval
forces of the state or of the United States for which leave is not
otherwise allowed by law shal be entitled to leave of absence from
employment without pay during such service with right of reinstatement
and sub�ect to such condition as are imposed by law.
13.3 Such leaves of absence as are granted under Article %III shall conform
to Minnesota Statutes, Sectio 192, as amended from time to time and
shall confer no additional be efits other than those granted by said
statute.
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• ARTICL� RIV - INSURANCE
14.1 The EMPLOYER will continue for the period of this AGREEMENT to provide
for employees such health and life insurance contributions as are provided
by EMPLOYER at the time of execution of this AGREEMENT.
14.2 For each eligible employee covered by this Agreement who is employed
full-time and who selects employee insurance coverage, the Employer agrees to
contribute the cost of such coverage or $70.00 per month, whichever is less.
For each full-time employee who selects family coverage, the Employer will
contribute the cost of such family coverage or $180.00 per month, whichever
is less.
14.3 For the purpose of this Article, full-time employment is defined as appearing
on the payroll at least 32 hours per week or at least 64 hours per pay period
excluding overtime hours.
14.4 For each eligible employee covered by this Agreement who is employed
half-time who selects insurance coverage, the Employer agrees to
contribute fifty percent (50�) of the amount contributed for full-time
employees selecting the same coverage. For the purpose of this Article,
half-time employment is defined as appearing on the payroll at least 20
hours but less than 32 hours per week or at least 40 hours but less than
64 hours per pay period excluding overtime hours. An employee receiving
full-time compensation in such form as sick leave pay, worker's
compensation or in3ury on duty paq shall be considered a full-time
employee.
14.5 In the event of the death of an active employee or an early retiree the
dependents of such employee or retiree shall have the option, within
thirty (30) days, to continue the current hospitalization and medical
benefits, including such changes as may be made from time to time, which
said dependents previously had, at the premium applicable to early retirees.
It is further understood that the coverage shall cease in the event of:
14.5.1 Subsequent remarriage of the surviving spouse of the deceased
employee or retiree.
14.5.2 The employment of the surviving spouse where hospitalization and
medical insurance coverage is obtained through a group program
provided by said EMPLOYER. It is further understood however, that
in said event, the surviving spouse shall have the right to maintain
City hospitalization and medical insurance coverage for the first
ninety (90) days of said employment.
14.6 Effective January 1, 1987, for each employee who retires during the period
January 1, 1987 through December 31, 1988 and is eligible for early retiree
benefits under the terms set forth in this Article 14 and who selects
employee insurance coverage, the II�LOYER agrees to contribute the cost of
such coverage or $106.32 per month, whichever is less. For each such
eligible earlq retiree who selects family insurance coverage, the II�LOYER
will contribute the cost of such family's coverage or �318.41, whichever is
less. .
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� � ARTICLE RIV - INSURANCE (Conti ed) ���9
14.7 Effective January 1, 1989, the Employer will for the period of this Agreement
contribute for full-time e ployees who retire and who select the Indemnity
Health Insurance Plan prov ded by the Employer and until such retirees reach
sixty-five (65) years of a e, the cost of such retiree coverage of $106.32
per month whichever is les . For such retirees selecting family coverage
or $318.41 per month, whic ever is less.
14.8 Effective January 1, 1989, the Employer will for the period of this Agreement
contribute for employees w o re+-;.re and who select the Health Maintenance
Organization Plan (HMO) pr vide� by the Employer and until such retirees
reach sixty-five (65) year of �.:,.;e, the cost of such retiree coverage or
$84.42 per month whichever is less. For such retirees selecting family
coverage the Employer will contribute the cost of such family coverage or
$211.09 per month, whicheve is less.
14.9 The Employer will for the p riod of this Agreement provide for half-time
employees who retire after he time of execution of this Agreement and until
such retirees reach sixty-f ve (65) years of age fifty percent (50�) of
such health insurance contr butions as are provided by the Employer for
full-time employees who ret re under this Agreement selecting the same
coverage.
14.10 For Employees who retire at the age of 65 or older or for early retirees
upon reaching age 65, and w o have completed at least twenty (20) years of
service at the time of thei retirement, the Employer will provide health
insurance contributions tow rd employee health insurance plans as are provided
by the Employer for retiree 65 years of age or older as approved by City
Council Resolution. For su employees or early retirees who have not
completed at least twenty (2 ) years of service at the time of their
retirement, the Employer wil discontinue providing any health insurance
contributions upon their ret rement or in the case of early retirees upon
their reaching age 65. For he purpose of this Article 14.10 employees
receiving a �ob related disa ility pension before completing twenty (20) years
of service with the City sha 1 be considered as having completed twenty (20)
years of service.
14.11 Employees who retire after e ecution of this Agreement must meet the
following conditions at the ime of retirement to be eligible for the City
contributions to health insu ance set forth in Articles 14.6 through 14.8.
14.11.1 Be receiving benefi s from a public employee retiree act covering
employees of the Ci y of St. Paul at the time of retirement.
AND
14.11.2 Have severed his rel tionship with the City of St. Paul under one
of the early retiree plans.
14.12 Effective January 1, 1989 in ddition to meeting the eligibility requirements
stated in 14.11.1 and 14.11.2 above, retiring employees must also meet the
following condition in order o be eligible for the early retiree insurance
benefits set forth in Article 14.6 through 14.8.
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ARTICL� %IV - INSURANCE (Continued)
14.12.1 Must have completed at least twenty (20) years of service.
For the purpose of this Article 14.12, employees becoming totally
disabled and therefore receiving a disability pension from a pension
plan to which the city contributes before completing twenty (20)
years of service with the City shall be considered as having
completed twenty (20) qears of service.
14.13 The health insurance plan(s) offered by the Employer shall coasist of
benefits and conditions as established by the contract(s) between the
employer and the selected insurance carrier(s) .
14.14 The contributions indicated in this Article 14 shall be paid to the
Employer's Group Health and Welfare Plan.
14.15 Any cost of any premium for any City-offered employee or family insurance
coverage in excess of the dollar amounts stated in this Article 14 shall
be paid by the employee.
14.16 For the purposes of this Article 14 an early retiree is a retiree who is
less than sixty-five (65) years of age.
14.17 For each employee who is eligible for such coverage, the employer agrees
to contribute the cost of $5,000 of life insurance. This life insurance
shall continue to be provided by the employer after an employee becomes
an early retiree, but such coverage shall terminate when such early retiree
reaches age sixty-five (65) .
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. ARTICLE RV - E%CHANGE OF TOURS OF UTY `-�4Q J�
15.1 Voluntary exchanges of tours of duty shall be granted only after approval
by the department head or his designated representative.
15.2 No EMPLOYEE shall be entitle to working out of classification pay under
Article IR as a result of an voluntary exchange of tours of duty.
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ARTICLE XVI - VACATION � " �
16.1 EMPLOYEES shall be granted in each calendar year vacation at the rate of
two (2) times the number of hours designated as the work week. After
five (5) years of continuous employment in EMPLOYER'S fire department,
EMPLOYEES shall be granted vacation at the rate of three (3) times the
number of hours designated as the work week. After fifteen (15) qears
of continuous employment in EMPLOYER'S fire department, II�LOYEES shall
be granted vacation at the rate of four and two-tenths (4.2) times the
number of hours designated as the work week. After twenty-five (25)
years of continuous employment in EMPLOYER'S fire department,
II�LOYEES shall be granted vacation at the rate of four and four-tenths
(4.4) times the number of hours designated as the work week.
Effective December 17, 1988, vacation shall be granted as follows: II�PLOYEES
shall be granted in each calendar year vacation at the rate of two and
two-tenths (2.2) times the number of hours designated as the work week.
After five (5) years of continuous employment in EMPLOYER'S fire department,
EMPLOYEES shall be granted vacation at the rate of three and two-tenths (3.2)
times the number of hours designated as the work week. After fifteen (15)
years of continuous employment in II�IPLOYER'S fire department, EMPLOYEES shall
be granted vacation at the rate of four-tenths (4.4) times the number of hours
designated as the work week. After twenty-five (25) years of continuous
employment in EMPLOYER'S fire department, EMPLOYEES shall be granted vacation
at the rate of four and six-tenths (4.6) times the number of hours designated
as the work week.
16.2 The department head may permit EMPLOYEES to carry over into the following
calendar year vacation time equivalent to two work weeks. Vacation
schedules shall be fixed by the department head. An EMPLOYEE not working
full-time shall be granted vacation on a pro-rata basis.
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ARTICLE XVI - VACATION (Continued)
16.3 EMPLOYEES separated from emp oyment by reason of resignation shall be
granted such vacation pay as as been earned and remains unused at the
time of separation, provided otification of resignation has been sent to
the department head, in writ g, at least fifteen (15) calendar days prior
to the date of resignation. LOYEES separated from employment by reason
of discharge, retirement or d ath shall be granted such vacation pay as
has been earned and remains u used at the time of separation. EMPLOYEES
granted more vacation time th n earned at the time of separation from
employment shall pay the EMPL YER for such unearned vacation.
16.4 This article shall not apply o temporary or emergency employees.
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. ARTICLE RVII - AOLIDAYS
17.1 In addition to what is provided in Saint Paul Ordinance No. 6446, add
one additional floating holiday which is to be added to the vacation
schedule by increasing vacation by .2 (two-tenths) times the number of .
hours designated as the work week.
17.2 Effective 1986 and in addition to 17.1 above, add one additional holiday
(Martin Luther King Day) to the vacation schedule by increasing vacation
by .2 (two-tenths) times the number of hours designated as the work week.
17.3 In addition to what is provided in Section 17.1 and 17.2 above and the St.
Paul Ordinance No. 6446, add one additional tour of duty Holiday. In each
year of this Agreement, this tour of duty Holiday may, at the option of the
employee: (1) Be added to the employee's vacation schedule or (2) the employee
may choose to receive payment at his regular rate of pay in lieu of taking time
off on the additional tour of duty Holiday provided herein. If the Employer
has not received and approved an employee's request for his/her additional
tour of duty Holiday time off by November 15 of each calendar year, such
employee can only receive payment at the regular rate of pay and can no longer
elect to take time off for that calendar year. Such payment shall be made no
later than the last regularly scheduled pay daq of that calendar year.
Effective January 1, 1989, this Article 17.3 is deleted from the contract and
is no Ionger applicable in anq way.
17.4 For those employees assigned to a work week other than Monday through Friday,
the holiday shall be observed on the calendar date of the holiday.
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, � ARTICLE XVIII - INCAPACITATION C/� "" c�/
18.1 E1�LOYEES in3ured during the course of employment and thereby rendered
incapable of performing job uties and responsibilities shall receive
full wages during the period of incapacity, not to exceed the period
equal to twelve (12) months lus accumulated sick leave. It is under-
stood that in such cases, th twelve (12) month period shall first be
utilized and only when same s exhausted shall accumulated sick leave
be applicable.
18.2 EMPLOYEES disabled through i jury or sickness other than specified in
Section 18.1 above shall rec ive full wages for a period equal to
accumulated sick leave, plus six (6) months as provided herein. It is
understood that in such case , accumulated sick leave shall first be
utilized before the six (6) onths, or any part thereof, shall be
applicable. It is further u derstood that the six (6) month period
shall be available only in t ose years where the last available
Annual Report of the City Ci il Service office shall show average
sick leave used per Fire Dep tment Employee (based on the 1972
Annual Report method of calc ating same) , of eight (8) days or less.
18.3 EMPLOYEES injured or incapaci ated by illnesses in the line of duty shall
be entitled to reinstatement t any time within five (5) years from the
date of in�ury or incapacity rovided they are physically capable of
resuming their job.
18.4 Except as specifically provid d in this Article, all illness and incapacity
rules and policies previously in effect shall continue.
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ARTICLE RIR - RESIDENCE
19.1 The residency requirements as passed by the City Council on December 30,
1982 under Council File No. 279643 shall apply to all employees covered
by this AGREEMENT.
19.2 In the event the City of Saint Paul repeals or is prohibited by a
superior governmental authority from imposing residency requirements
for its employees, the provisions in this contract regarding
residency shall be of no force and effect.
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� � ARTICLE XX - SICR LEAVE �� �"
20.1 As provided in City of Saint Paul Civil Service Rules Section 20.
20.2 If an employee has an accumu ation of sick leave credits in excess of
one-hundred and eighty days, he may convert any part of such egcess to
vacation at the rate of one- alf day's vacation for each day of sick leave
credit. No employee may con ert more than ten (10) days of sick leave in
each calendar year under thi provision.
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ARTIC�,E RXI — FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT �
21.1 The EMPLOYER will provide the following fire fighting equipment for
individual II�LOYEES; such as:
Coats
Boots
Helmets
Choppers
Liners
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ARTICLE XRII - STATION SUPPLIES (/' ��
22.1 The EMPLOYER will provide st tion supplies such as:
Refrigerators
Stoves
Tables
Chairs
Soap
Brass Polish
Cleaning Rags
Light Bulbs
Chamois
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ARTICLE XXIII - TELEPHONES �
23.1 The EMPLOYER will provide a public telephone as a back-up to the alarm
system.
23.2 Telephones installed for individual EMPLOYEES or groups of EI�LOYEES will
be at the II�LOYEES' expense. All such telephones must be approved prior
to installation by the department head or his designated representative.
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' ARTICLE RXIV - WAGE SCIiEDULE L�� �� `''" '
24.1 The wage schedule for the p rpose of this Agreement shall be Appendix A
attached hereto. •
24.2 Forty (40) hour work week LOYEES regularly assigned to night duty (e.g. -
dispatcher, inspectors and fire prevention employees) will receive night
differential in accordance th existing City rules and policies.
24.3 Any employee in any title in this bargaining unit who is appointed to any
of the title listed beluw on or after February 1, 1988 shall be paid according
to the salary range as shoyrn in Appendix "A" for appointments to such title
on or after January 1, 1988 r on or after February 1, 1988 whichever applies.
Fire Alarm Dispat her I
Fire Alarm Dispat her II
Fire Prevention I spector
Fire Investigator
Fire Training Ass stant
24.4 Notwithstanding Article 24.3 any Fire Alarm Dispatcher I appointed to such
title prior to January 1, 19 8 who is appointed to the title of Fire Alarm
Dispatcher II on or after Ja uary 1, 1988 shall be paid according to the salary
range as shown in Appendix " " for appointments to Fire Alarm Dispatcher II
prior to January 1, 1988.
24.5 For the purpose of this Arti �e an employee who is on light-duty assignment
and was assigned prior to Fe ruary 1, 1988 to perform the duties of a title
listed in 24.3 above which i different from the title to which he/she is
appointed and who works in s ch assig�ent continuously until such employee
is appointed to such title s all be considered as having been appointed to
such title prior to February 1, 1988.
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ARTICLE RXIV - WAGE SCHEDULE (Continued) �
24.6 The rates in the wage schedule in Appendix "A" include a Comparable Worth
ad�ustment which implements 100� of the Comparable Worth increases recommended
by the City's Comparable Worth study. The total Comparable Worth ad�ustments
are spread over the life of this contract as shown below:
1987 1988 1989
Firefighter 4.0 2.0 2.0
*Fire Engineer 1.0 1.35 1.35
Fire Equipment Operator 1.0 1.35 1.35
Fire Captain 3.63 2.0 2.0
Fire Prevention Captain 3.63 2.0 � 2.0
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_ ARTICLE %XV - UNIFORM ALLOWANCE
25.1 The 1972 base of One Hundred Twent Dollars ($120.00) as a clothin allowance
on a voucher a stem will be ncreased Januar 1, 1974, and each ear thereafter
on the basis of a earl stu of the increased cost of the defined uniform.
The 1972 base cost of the un form is stipulated and attached as Appendix B.
25.2 It is further understood tha Fire Prevention Employees shall receive a cloth-
ing allowance which is Thirt ($30.00) Dollars greater than that provided herein
for other employees.
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ARTICLE XXVI - LEGAL SERVICES � '
26.1 Except in cases of malfeasance in office or willful or wanton neglect
of duty, the EMPLOYER shall defend, save harmless and indemnify an
EMPLOYEE, and/or his estate, against any claim or demand, whether
groundless or otherwise, arising out of an alleged act or omission
occurring in the performance and scope of the EMPLOYEE'S duties.
26.2 Notwithstanding Article 26.1, the employer shall not be responsible for
paying any legal service fee or for providing any legal service arising
from any legal action where the employee is the Plaintiff.
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� " ARTICLE RXVII - SEVERANCE PAY
27.1 Effective January 1, 1988 th employer shall provide a severance pay
program as set forth in this Article 27.
27.2 To be eligible for the sever nce pay program, an employee must meet the
following requirements:
27.21 The employee must be oluntarily separated from City employment
or have been subject o separation by lay-off or compulsory
retirement. Those e loyees who are discharged for cause,
misconduct, inefficie cy, incompetency, or any other disciplinary
reason are not eligib e for the City severance pay program.
27.22 The employee must fil a waiver of re-employment with the
Personnel Director, ich will clearly indicate that by
requesting severance ay, the employee waives all claims to
reinstatement or re-e ployment (of any type) , with the City or
with Independent Sch 1 District No. 625.
27.23 The employee must ha an accumulated balance of at least eighty
(80) days of sick le e credits at the time of his separation from
service.
27.3 If an employee requests sev rance pay and if the employee meets the
eligibility requirements se forth above, he or she will be granted
severance pay in an amount qual to one-half of the daily rate of pay
for the position held by th employee on the date of separation for each
day of accrued sick leave s bject to a maximum as shown below based on the
number of qears of service n the Fire Department.
Years of Servic Maximum
With the City Severance Pay
At Least 20 $4,000
• 21 4,600
22 5,200
23 5,800
24 6,400
25 7,000
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: ARTICLE XRVII - SEVERANCE PAY (Continued)
27.4 For the purpose of this severance program, a death of an employee shall
be considered as separation of employment, and if the employee would
have met all of the requirements set forth above, at the time of his
or her death, payment of the severance pay may be made to the employee's
estate or spouse.
27.5 For the purpose of this severance program, a transfer from the City
of Saint Paul employment to Independent School District No. 625
employment is not considered a separation of employment, and such
transferee shall not be eligible for the City severance program.
27.6 The manner of payment of such severance pay shall be made in accordance
with the provisions of City Ordinance No. 11490.
27.7 This severance pay program shall be sub�ect to and governed by the
provisions of City Ordinance No. 11490 except in those cases where the
specific provisions of this article conflict with said ordinance and in
such cases, the provisions of this article shall control.
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• �� � ��
, . ARTICLE XXVIII - PHYSICAL INCAPAC TATION
28.1 Any physical incapacitated LOYEE unable to perform normal work duties
may be assigned at the direc ion of the department head to perform the
duties of Fire Dispatcher, F re Inspector, Fire Investigator or Fire
Training Assistant. E1�L0 ES so assigned by the department head will
receive their regular rate o pay for a period not to exceed one hundred
and eighty (180) days. Afte one hundred and eighty (180) days, II�LOYEES
so assigned will receive the r regular pay rate or the Dispatcher II pay rate--
whichever is lower.
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ARTICLE XXIR - CITY MILEAGE
29.1 Automobile Reimbursement Authorized: Pursuant to Chapter 33 of the
Saint Paul Administrative Code, as amended, pertaining to reimbursement
of City officers and employees for the use of their own automobiles in
the performance of their duties, the following provisioas are adopted.
29.2 Method of Computation: To be eligible for such reimbursement, all
officers and employees must receive written authorization from the
Department Head.
Type 1. If an employee is required to use his/her own automobi�.e
OCCASIONALLY during employment, the employee shall be reimbnxse� at
the rate of $3.00 per day for each day the employee's v�ehicle is
actually used in performing the duties of the employee's position.
In addition, the employee shall be reimbursed 15C per mile for each
mile actually driven. .
If such employee is required to drive an automobile during employment and
the department head or designated representative determines that an
employer vehicle is available for the employee's use bcet the employee
desires to use his/her own automobile, then the emp�oyree shall be reim-
bursed at the rate of 15C per mile driven and shall not be eligible
for any per diem.
Type 2. If an employee is required to use his/her own automobile
REGULARLY during employment, the employee shall be reimbursed at the
rate of $3.00 per day for each day of work. In addition, the employee
shall be reimbursed 15C per mile for each mile actually driven.
If such employee is required to drive an automobile during employment
and the department head or designated representative determines that
an employer vehicle is available for the employee's use but the employee
desires to use his/her own automobile, then the employee shall be reim-
bursed at the rate of 15C per mile driven and shall not be eligible for
any per diem.
29.3 The City will provide parking at the Civic Center Parking Ramp for City
employees on either of the above mentioned types of reimbursement plans
who are required to have their personal car available for City business.
Such parking will be provided only for the days the employee is required
to have his or her own personal car available.
29.4 Rules and Regulations: The Mayor shall adopt rules and regulations
governing the procedures for sutomobile reimbursement, which regulations
and rules shall contain the requirement that recipients shall file daily
reports indicating miles driven and shall file monthly affidavits stating
the number of days worked and the number of miles driven, and further
require that they maintain automobile liability insurance in amounts of
not less than $100,000/$300,000 for personal in�ury, and $25,000 for
property damage, or liability insurance in amounts not less than $300,000
single limit coverage, with the City of Saint Paul named as an additional
insured. These rules and regulations, together with the amendment thereto,
shall be maintained on file with the city clerk.
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ARTICLE XXX - PAID TIME OFF FOR GOTIATIONS ���
30.1 Employees elected to office in Local 21 shall be granted reasonable time
off to meet with City offic als for contract negotiations without loss
of pay. The number of empl yees permitted to attend such negotiations
shall be limited to two at y one meeting and such employee shall give
prior reasonable notice for such absence and receive approval of the
employee's designated supe isor.
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ARTICLE XX7CI - MAINTENANCE OF STANDARDS
31.1 The parties agree that all conditions of employment relating specifically
to wages, hours of work, vacations, holidays and sick leave except as
modified by this agreement shall be maintained at not less than the
minimum standard as set forth in the Civil Service Rules of the City of
Saint Paul, (Resolution No. 3250) and Resolution No. 6446 at the time of
the signing of this AGREEMENT, and these conditions of employment shall
be improved wherever specific provisions for improvement are made
elsewhere in this AGREEMENT. It is specifically agreed that the Civil
Service Rules set forth above are not a part of this contract and that
these rules shall only be amended by the present legislative process by
the Civil Service Commission and the City Council.
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ARTICLE XXXII - PREMIUM PAY FOR P IC AND EMTA ASSIGNMENTS
32.1 Any employee who is assigned o an advanced life support unit as a
Paramedic shall be paid a dif erential of six percent (6�) of his/her
regular base rate.
Only employees who have satis actorily completed all required
Paramedic training shall be e igible for such assig�ent and pay
differential.
32.2 Any employee who is assigned o an advanced life support unit or a
basic life aupport unit as an Emergency Medical Technician-Assigned
(EMTA) shall be paid a differ ntial of three percent (3�) of his/her
regular base rate.
Only employees who have satis actorily completed all required EMT
training shall be eligible fo such assignment and pay differential.
� 32.3 Any employee who is assigned o a designated hazardous materials response
unit shall be paid a differen ial of three percent (3�) of his/her regular
base rate.
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ARTICLE XXXIII - DIIRATION OF AGREEMENT
33.1 Except as herein provided, this AGREEMENT shall be effective as of January 3,
1987 and shall contin�e in full force and effect through the �lst day of
December, 1989, and thereafter until modified or amended by mutual agreement
of the parties. Either party desiring to amend or modify this AGREEMENT
shall notify the other in writing so as to comply with the provisions of the
Minnesota Public Employment Labor Relations Act of 1971 as amended.
WITNESSES:
CITY OF SAINT PAUL INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF
FIRE FIGFiTERS, LOCAL N0. 21
BY: �� � BY: ,
el ions Manager President
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BY: �
e Director Secretary-Tr asu r
BY: � �
Recording Secretary ' l -
BY:
Dated at St. Paul, Minnesota
MARCH 11 . 1988
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APP ND�R A
BI-WE Y RATES
FIRE FIGHTER
EFFECTIVE A B C D E F 10 yr. 15 yr.
1-3-87 987.99 1037.36 1089.24 1133. 2 1191.16 1239.44 1303.81 1336.02
1-2-88 1033.68 1085.36 1139.64 1185. 3 1246.26 1296.77 1364.13 1397.82
1-1-89 1080.20 1134.20 1190.92 1238. 8 1302.34 1355.13 1425.52 1460.73
* IRE ENGINEER
FIRE QUIPMENT OPERATOR
FIRE ALARM DISPATCHER I APPOINTED PRIOR TO JANUARY 1, 1988)
FIRE INSPECTOR (APP INTED PRIOR TO JANUARY 1, 1988)
1-3-87 1067.03 1120.35 1176.38 1223.8 1286.45 1338.59 1408.11 1442.90
1-2-88 1116.37 1172.19 1230.81 1280.4 1345.96 1400.51 1473.26 1509.65
1-1-89 1166.62 1224.94 1286.19 1338.1 1406.53 1463.54 1539.56 1577.59
IRE CAPTAIN
FIRE REVENTION CAPTAIN
FIRE ALARM DISPATCHER II (APPOINTED PRIOR TO JANUARY 1, 1988)
FIRE INVESTIGATOR (AP OINTED PRIOR TO JANUARY 1, 1988)
FIRE TRAINING ASSISTANT APPOINTED PRIOR TO FEBRUARY 1, 1988)
1-3-87 1161.67 1219.73 1280.74 1332.4 1400.57 1457.33 1533.02 1570.90
1-2-88 1219.74 1280.72 1344.78 1399.0 I�:'v.59 1530.19 1609.67 1649.43
1-1-89 1274.64 1338.36 1405.29 1462.0 15"� �fi 1599.05 1682.11 1723.66
FIRE DISPATCHER I
F RE INSPECTOR
(APPOINTED ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 1988)
1-1-88 1033.68 1085.36 1139.64 1185.6 1246.26 1296.77 1364.13 1397.82
1-1-89 1080.20 1134.20 1190.92 1238.9 1302.34 1355.13 1425.52 1460.73
FIRE A ARM DISPATCIiER II
(APPOINTED ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 1988)
1-1-88 1064.69 1117.92 1173.83 1221.2 1283.65 1335.67 1405.05 1439.81
1-1-89 1112.60 1168.23 1226.64 1276.1 1341.41 1395.78 1468.28 1504.55
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FIRE INVESTIGATOR �
(APPOINTED ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 1988)
EFFECTIVE A B C D E F 10 yr. 15 yr.
1-1-88 1085.36 1139.63 1196.62 1244.91 1308.57 1361.61 1432.34 1467.71
1-1-89 1134.21 1190.91 1250.46 1300.93 1367.46 1422.89 1496.80 1533.77
FIRE TRAINING ASSISTANT
(APPOINTED ON OR AFTER FEBRUARY 1, 1988)
1-1-88 1116.37 1172.19 1230.81 1280.48 1345.96 1400.51 1473.26 1509.65
1-1-89 1166.62 1224.94 1286.19 1338.10 1406.53 1463.54 1539.56 1577.59
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APPENDI ��Bn
� Unit Price
Regulation "West Point" long sleeve polic shirt. . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 7.00
Regulation "West Point" short sleeve poli e shirt . . . . . . . . . . . . � 6.45
Ranking Officer's white uniform shirt, lo g sleeve, West Point 7500C. . . � 6.50
Ranking Officer's white uniform shirt, sh rt sleeve, West Point 7500C . . $ 6.00
Jersey type long sleeve sweat shirt, navy blue - Wilson 8632. . . . . . $ 3.30
Jersey type 3/4 sleeve sweat shirt, navy lue - Wilson 8632 . . . . . . . $ 3.30
Fechheimer Bros. navy blue trousers 32200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . � 8.75
Fechheimer Bros. navy blue trousers 32250 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 8.25
Jacket - Light weight, waist style Fechhe mer �32100. . . . . . . . . . . �10.00
Surcoat - Energy 100FD - Sizes 48-50 add 0�, - longs add lOZ . . . . . . �30.75
Parka - Navy Butwin 111SP
Regular sizes 34-46. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $39.00
Extra sizes 48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . �42.90
50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . �44.85
52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 549.00
Long . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . �42.90
Liners for summer uniform fire fighter ja et - Fechheimer Bros. 32704. . $ 5.60
SEWING COSTS: No cost when ordered ith jacket otherwise. . . . . . � 1.00
Caps
Trooper Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 4.95
Chiefs Navy-Style Midwest-N.W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 6.25
8 pt. Midwest-N.W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 4.25
Belts - leather - black - 1} inch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1.45
Shoes
Wedge style oxford - Red Wing shoe �1 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 4.95
Slip on style oxford - FLOAT-AWAYS �J 347. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.50
Slip on style oxford - FLOAT-AWAYS �J 318. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.50
Lace style oxford - FLOAT-AWAYS Z5096 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.50
Slip on style oxford Weinbrenner 1635 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.95
Slip on style oxford Weinbrenner 1435 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.00
Lace style oxford T5152 Mocc toe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.50
Lace style oxford Weinbrenner 1225 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.50
Lace style oxford Weinbrenner 1250 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . �16.50
Socks
Munsingwear �40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . � .65
Munsingwear �415 - stretch style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ .65
Ties - black, 4-in-hand, or snap-on style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.00
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pril 18, 1988
1 . Approval or minutes of Aprii 4th and April llth AppROVEU
meetings.
PERSONNEL
1 :30 2. ` ' � � tif in 9 Jim ardi
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1 :40 3. Resolution amending 5ectio 8 of tne Civil Service Sheryl Le
Rules concerning reailocati n..
(Referred from Council April 7) LAID OVER T0 4/28
1 :50 4. Resolution changing the rat of p�y for Assistant Sheryi Le
General Manager-Water Utili y in Grade 31 , Section
ID4 to Grade 33 of the Prof ssional Emp}oyees
Supervisory Standard Ranges in tf�e Salary Plan and
Rates of Compensation Resol tion. LI�D OVIIt T0 4/28
(Refe�-red frorn Counc i 1 Apr i 1 7)
2:00 5. Resol�tion adjusting the ra e of ray for Ground- Sheryl Le
crew Member and deleting Gr undskeaper in Section ,
IIB of the Salary Pian ancl ates c= Compensation �
Resolution. (Re�erred from Councii April 7) LAID OVER TO 4/2$
2: 1C1 6. Resolution amending the Civ 1 Service Rules by adding Sheryl Le
Section 8.A.2.a and amendin Section 8.0 pertaining
to the�.St. Paui �Pol ice Fede ation. LAID OVER TOS19
(Referred from Council Marc 29, laid over in
committee April 11 )
L'TY �� SEVENTH F OOR SAINZ'PAUL,MINNESOTA SSi02
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