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269360 WMITE - C1TV CI� ERK �hQ�h� PINK - FINAN�E COURCll Vv. V eL�R`'•� °,�E�oRiTME"T GITY OF SAINT PAiTL File NO. , ouncil Resolution � Presented By ' Refetred To Committee: Date Out af Committee By Date + � An administrative Resolution approving the terms and conditions of a 1977 Agreement between tlie City of St. Paul and the International Association of Fire Fighters, Loca1 1Vo. 21. WHEREAS, the Council, pursuant to the provisions of Section 12. 09 of ; �he 5t. Paul City Charter and the Public Employees Labor Relations Act of ;1971, as arr�ended, recognizes the International Assoeiation of Fire Fighters;, I,Loca1 No. 21, as exclusive representative for those classes of positions �within the City of St. Paul certified by the Bureau of Mediation Services, , �for the purpose of ineeting and negotiating the terms and conditions of �employment for all full-time personnel in the cla�ses of positions as set 'forth in the Agreement between t�.e City and the exclusive representatives 'hereinabove referenced; and WHEREAS,: the City, through designated representatives, and the exclu- Isive representatives have met in good faith and have negotiated the terms and conditions of employment for the calendar year of 1977 for such personnel a� �are aet forth in the Agreement between the Ci.ty af Saint �aul and exclusive � j representatives; and ! WHEREAS, a 1977 Agreement has been reached which includes the resu�].ts I of an Arbitration Award which includes a 6°jo wage adjustment retroactive to ' , January 1, 1977; now, therefore, be it • - 1 - � i _ __ .,,.........,�...- � ' I � COUIVICILMEN Yeas Nays � Requested by Department of: Butle� �J In Favor Hozz Hunt J Levin __ Against BY rw�11r r Sylve ter 0 Form Approved by City Attorney Adopted by ouncil: Date Certified Ya.sed by Council Secretary BY By Approved by JVlayor: Date Approved ayor for Sub ' ion to Council � By BY i � WHITE - CITV CLERK COUI1C11 �.rl�+T�� PINK - FINANCE G I TY OF SA I NT PAU L CAN',}.RV - DEPARhTMENT . Ll �YCy � BLUE '�,;n��oR� File NO. Council Resolution Presented By Refeered To Committee: Date Out of Committee By Date - 2 - RESOLVED, tliat the Agreement, cited above, dated as of the effective date of this Resolution, between the City of St. Paul and the International ;Association of Fire Fighters, Local No. 21, on file in the office of the City Clerk, is hereby approved, and the authorized administrative officials of the City are hereby authorized and directed to execute said Agreement on behalf of th.e City. Approved: � Chairman Civil 5ervice Com 's sion COUNCILMEN Yeas Nays Requested by Department of: Butler ,� Hozza [n Favor Hun# Levine � _ Against BY � Raed�es Sylv ster � t 2 19� Form pprove or y Ado by �ouncil: Date `NL c Certified by uncil Se�retar By By Appro y IVlayor. Dat � .IUL � 5 1977 Approved by Mayor for Submission to oun il By BY PUB�ISHEn JUL 2 � 1977 � . . _ � Y� h this men�ora�wRn fror� tl� p� �� . Do°not detac � wt11 be� '" r _ ordinanc�e so that thig icfformat� OM Q�:: ,�x/1475 avaitabie to the C1t� Councti. ��v. i 9!8/7b ` � . ,, . , . . - � _ � � �XFI.AN.•E�ii�'I41V C3F At11++�IN1�,��ATI'VE fJ�iI�ER�, . , _��„� . �� , ti, ��,,�� , RESOT�UTxON� A1�iII t�R�'?INANCES '� r � . � . � . � � � � �+. i� �+ � ir i ir � � . . . .. I . . . . . . . . . . . �� . . . . , . . . _ . ,. �i;. . . . . � , .. . .. . . � �. . . ' . . . .. .. . �r: . . . .. . .. . � � � . . .� . . . . �� . � . .�''�.-: Date: J e 16, 1977 . - . . . - . . . . . . . . . � f .�.. ., T 4: YQR �EC3RGE LATIMER _ � F�t: ersonnel Office , ..� R ; ' esolution for subrn.ission ta the C4ty Gauncil � �� i7 � r �.�� : ,lfj,+ ' � � . a�� 97� , �AY�,S �;� _ ��r r , � ; , . , , , , ,: ACTZt1 R�Qt,TEa�TED. ' ' , � . , ,,.._,__..�_._„ • , . . - � � • We recommend your approval aad subrn.ission of this Resolution. to the �,� City Council. � <n �. � ._:: , � . , � . < � k ;; . . � . . � . ... � . . . . . .. . . . . . . . ' . �7. .. . . . . .. � .. . . � f k'LJ:k�P S� �.ND RATTONA�,E FOR TH�3.ACTION: . � ' This. Re solution approve s the ];977 Agreerne�t between the City of St.`Pa�]. . J� and �he Fire Fighters Local I�to. 21. The Agree�aent i�np,lemeats t�ie � I Arbitration Award. The Award inelv,d.es the foltov�ag,itexa�s: � ;. . ; �,�; _ 1. A 6�Jo salary increase. 2. Residency Clau�e. , 3. A.provisinn establishi.ng a *Y+�_*Y+um on the City's contributi� towa �he cost of Insurance. - f ` 4. A provision allowing up to two employeea �to receive time off vc�a.th pay j� � a for negotiata.ons. � � ATT �H�viE�1T5; . ' { . �._: Ord�a:ance and copy for the City Clerk. : : ; _ ; , � _ ' � : , � ,, .. � . . � . . . . . .. � . . - �. � . . � � . ... � .. . ' . k �. . . . � . . . . . . . � �. � � . - � � p r3>� , .,I . -s�' : . . ; ti, � � � t � ��`� _ � � i 19?'T � � � ' AG�T - between - Ti�s CIT7C OF SAI1�T pAUI, - and - IIVTERI�ATIOI�AL A�30CIATI01� OF F?.RE FIGHTE$g AFI,-CIO LOCAL 21 i � i . . ' - INDEX ARTICLE TITLE PAGE Preamble iii I Purpose 1 II Definitions 2 III Recognition 4 IV 3ecurity 5 V �.lnployer Authority 6 VI �nployee Rights - Grievance Procedure 7 VII Saving Clsuse u YIII position Openings 12 � Working Out of Classification 13 X Seniority l� XI Overtime 16 XII Call Back 17 XIII Military Leave of Absence 18 XIV Insurance � XV Exchange of Tours of Duty � 3CVI vacation �3 XYII Holidays 24 XVIII Incapacitation 25 XIX Residence � 7QC Sick Leave � XXI Fire-Fighting Equigment 28 7IXII Station Supplies �9 XXIII Telephones 30 XXN Wage Schedule � � Uniform Allowance 32 XXVI Legal Service 33 JIXVII Severance Pay 3� 1IXVIII Physical Incapacitation 35 7IXIX City Mileage 36 xXX Paid Time Off For Negotiations 37 70IXI Duration of Agreement 3g Appendix A � Appendix B B1 fi . _ � � . _ PREAMBL � ` This AGREF.I�IVT is entered into on the 16th day of June , 1g17, bet�reen the City of Saint paul, hereinafter referred to as the �IA7�R, and ; the International Association of Fire Fighters AFL-CIO Local 21, hereiaaP`ter referred to as the UNION. The II�LO]� and the UliIOP concur that tbis ; AGRS��T has as its basic ob�ective the promotion of the mutv,ail interests i of the City of Saint Paul and its employees to provide the highest lev�el of , services by methods which Will best sex�ve :the needs of the general public. - iii - � ARTICLE I - PURPOSE , . 1.1 The EMPLOYER and the UNION agree that the purpose af entering into this AGREE- . MENT i s to: �� 1 .11 Achieve orderly and peaceful relat�ons. 1 .12 Establish the full understanding of the parties cancern�ng terms and conditions of this AGR�EMENT. 1 .13 Establish procedur.es to orderly and peacefully resolve dYSputes as to the application or interpretation of this AGREEMENT. 1 .14 Place in written form the parties' agreemertt upon terms and con- ditions of employment for the durafiion of this AGREEMENT. � � -1- � ARTICLE II - DEFINITIONS 2.1 UNION: International Association of Fire Fighters AFL-CI0 Local 21a � 2.2 EMPLOYER: The City of Saint Paul . 2.3 UNI4N MEMBER: A member of the International Association of F�re Fighters AFt-CI0 Local 21 . 2.4 EMRLUYEE: A member of tMe excTusively recognized bargaining unit. 2.5 VACANCY: As determine� by the department- head, a funded position oPening in a class specified in Article 3.2. 2.6 POSITION: Any specifi.c offiee, employment or job in the Fire De�artment in a class specified in �rticle 3.2. 2.7 TOUR OF DUTY: A. For a fifty-six (56) hour work week employee: ! The performance of job duties and acceptance of the responsi- bilities of a position for a consecutive and uninterrupted twenty-four (24) hour period from 8:00 a.m. on a calendar day to 8:00 p.m. on the following calendar day. B. For a forty (40) hour work week employee: The performance of aob duties and acceptance of the responsi- bilities of a position for a consecutive arrd un�interrupted eight (8) hour period within a calendar day. 2�8 SENIORITY: An EMPLOYEE'S length: of continuous emPloyment in the EMPCOYER'S` Fire Department. � 2 9 DEPARTMENT; The fire department of the City of Saint Pau.l as establ:ished and amended from time to time pursuant to Section 9.01 of the City Charter. � 2a1Q OVERTIME: Work performed by an EMPLOYEE in excess. ef the EMPLOYEE'S tour af duty by order of the EMPLOYER. -2- 2.11 OVERTIME PAY: Overtime pay for the purposes of Articles XI and XII wiTl be - based on a forty (40) hour work week. � 2.12 WORK WEEK: The work week for EMPLQYEES working twenty-four (24) hour tours of duty wi]1 be an averaged fifty-six (56} hour per calendar week. The work week for EMPLOYEES workfng eight (8) hour �ours of duty wi1l be forty (40) hours per calendar week. 2.13 CACL BRCK: A call to report for work by the EMFLOYER during an EMPLQYEE'S scheduled aff time. � I � -3- � ARTICLE III - RECQGNITION , - ' 3.1 The EMPLOYER recognizes the UNION as the exclusive representative for tMe pur- � pose of ineeting and negotiatinq the terms and conditions of emp�oyment for all eligible personnel under Mi�nesota Statuteso 3.2 Job classes which ar.e within the bargaining unit and covered by this AGREEMENT are as fotlows: District Chief Fire Captain Fire Equipment aperatQr Fire Engineer Fire Fighter Fire Marshal . Assistant Fire Marshal F7re Investigator Fire Prevention Inspector � Supervisor of Fire Communications Fire A1arm Dispatcher I and II 3.3 In the event the EMPLOYER and the UNION are unable to agree as to the inclus.i�n or exclusion of a new or modified �ob position, the issue shall be submftted to the Bureau of Me�iation Ser�ices for determfnation. � -4- ARTICLE IV - SECURITY , � � �s�� 4.1 The EMPLOYER shal] deduct from the wages of EMPLOYEES who authorize such a de- � ductio.n in writing. an amount necessary to cover monthly llNIDN dues and assess- ments. Such monies shalt be remitted as direc.ted by the UNION. 4.2 The UNION may de�ignate EMPLOYEES from the tiargaining unit to act as stewards and sha11 inform the EMPLOYER in writing of such choice. 4.3 The EMPLOYER shall make. space av-atlable on k�ul�etin boards for. postfng UNION notice(s) and announcement(s). 4.4 The UNION agrees to indemnfi�Fy and hold the EMPLOYER harmless against any and all claims, suits, ord�rs or �udgments brought or issued against the cfty as a result of any act3on taken or rtot taken by the city under the provisions mf this article. � � -5- ARTICLE VI - EMPLOYEE RIGHTS - GRIEVANCE PRQCEDURE 6.1 Definition of Grievance � A grievan.ce is defined as a dispute or disagreement as to the interpretation or application of the speci�ic terms and conditions of this AGREEMENT. It fs spec- ifically understood that any matters_ governed by civil service rwles or statu- tory prnvisions shall not be c�ns#dered grievances and subject to the grievance procedure hereirtafter se� forth. No disciplinary action which may be appeal�d to a civi� service authortty will be considered a grievance an� su.b3ect to the grievance procedure h�rein. 6.2 Union Representatives The EMPLOYER will recognize EMPLOYEE REPRES:ENTATIVES designated by the U�IQN as the grievance representatives of the bargaining unit having the duties and re- sponsibilities established by this Article. The UNION sha11 notify the EMALOYER in writ�ng of the names of such UNiON REPRESENTATIVES and of their successors � when so designated. The EMPL4YER shall notify the UNION in writing of th� name or names of the EMPLOYER'S griev�nce representati,ves and of tMeir successors when s�o designated. 6.3 Processing af Grievances� It is recognfized and accepted by the UNION and the EMPLOYER that the processtng of grievances as �ereinafter provided is limited hy the �ob duties and respon- sibilities of the EMPLOYEES and shall therefore be accomplished during �or�al working hours only �hen coas�stent with such EMRLOYEE duties and resp�nsi�i- lities. The agqrieved EMPLOYEE and the UNIflN sha11 be allowed a reasonab],� amount of time witbout loss of pay when a grievance is investiga.ted an:d pr�sent- ed to the EMPLOYER durir�g normal working hours provided the EMFLOYf E and the i UNION have notified aad received the approval of the desigr�ated s,upervisor v�ho � � has determined that such absence is reasonable and would not be detrimental to the work programs of the EMPLOYER. -7- 16.4 Procedure � � Grievances, as def�ned by Sectior� 6.1 , shall be resolved in conformance wi�th � the following procedure: Step l : An EMPLOYfE claiming a vialation concerning the interpretation or application of this AGREEMEId? sha11 within twenty-one (21 ) calendar days �f�er such alleged violation has occured pres�nt such grievance to the EMPLOYEE'S super- visar as designat�d by the EMPCOYER. The EMPLOYER-designated � represen.tative will d:iscuss and give an answer to such �tep 1. ,, ' grievance within ten (70) calendar days after rece�pt. a grievance not r�so�-ved in Step l and appealed to Step 2 sha11 be placed in writing by the UNI�I� setting forth the nature of the grievance, the facts on which it is based, the provision or provisions of the AGREEMENT allegedly violated, the remedy requested, and sha11 be appealed �a Step 2 within ten (10) � calendar days after the EMPLOYER-Sesignated representative'°s �inal answer in Step 1 . Any grievance not appealed in writing to Step 2 by the UI�ION within ten (10) calendar days shaT1 be considered waived. Step 2: If appealed, the written g►^ievance shall be presented to and discussed with the EMPtOYER-designated St�p 2 representa- tive. The EMPLOYER-designated representative shall give the UNION the EMPLOYER'S Step 2 answer in writing w�thin ten (10) calendar days after the receipt of such Step 2 gri�vance. A grievance not � resolved in Step 2 may be appeaTed to Step 3 by the UNIa�t within ten (10) calendar days foll�wing the EMPLOYER-designated repre- I sen�ative's final Step 2 answer. Arry gr.�evance not appealed in writing to Step 3 by the UNION within ten (10) calendar days shal] � be considered wa�ved. -8- . I � Step 3. A gr.ievance u�resa1ved in Step 2 and appealed to St�p 3 � - ' shall be submitted to arbitratfon by the UNION subject to the pro- ____ visions of the Public Employment La6or Relations Act of 19t1 . The � sel.ection of an arbitrator shall be made in accordance with the "Rules Governing the Rrbitration of Grievances" as establ-ished by the Publ�c Employment Relations Board. 6.5 Arbitrator`s Authori�y A. The arbitrator sha11 have nQ right to amend, modify, nullify, ign�re, adc� to, or subtract from the terms: and conditions of the AGREEMENT. The arbitratar sha11 consi der arrd decide only the specifi c i ssue(s) submi tted i�r w►�i ti ng by the EMPLOYfR and the UNI01�, and shall have no authority to make a decision art any other issue not so submitted. 6. The arbitrator sk�all be ►�ithout pow�r to make decisions co.ntrary ta �r inconsistent with or modifying or varying in any way the application of law�, � rules, or regulations having �he farce and effect af law. The arbitrator's decision sha11 be submitted in writing within thirty (30) days following close of the hea.ring or the submission of briefs by the parties, whicheve.r �s later, unless the parties agree tv an extension. The decision shall be based solely on the arbitrator's interpretation or application of the express terms� o� the AGREEMENT and to the facts o'f the� grievance presented. C. The fees and expenses for the arbitrator's services and proceedings shatl be borne equa-lly by the EMPLOYER and the UNI.ON provided that each party shall- be respansiale for compensating its own representatives and witnesses. Ifi either party desires a verbatim recard of tl�e proceedings, it may cause sue.h a record to be ma�e., providing it pays for the record. If both parties desi-re a. ve�tra- time record of the proceedings, the cvst shaT1 be shared equally. � -9- i 5.6 Waiver ` - If a grieuance is not presented within the time limits set forth ahove, �t shall . be considered "waived". If a grievance is not appealed ta the next step within the specified time limit or any agreed extension thereof, it shall be considered settled on the basis of the EMPLO�ER'S last answer. If the EMPLOYER does nnt answer a grievance or an appeal thereof within the specified time limits, the UNION may elect to treat: the grievance as denied at the step and immediately , appeal �he grievance to the next step. The time limit in each step may be ex- ' tended by mutual. written agreement of the EMPLOYER and the UNION in each step. � ' i � � -10- � ARTICLE VII - SAVINGS CL"AUSE ` 7.1 In the event any provision of this AGREEMENT shall be held to be co�trary to , law by a court of competent jurisdiction from whose final judgment or decree no appeal has been taken withtn 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. � � -11- � ARTICLE VIII - POSITIQN OPENINGS 8.1 To expedite the filling of vacancies under civil service procedures, the head � of the department or designated representative will : 8.11 Make requisition for certification of eligible to fill a vacancy within fifteen (15} days after determining that a vacancy exists. 8.12 Within fifteen (15) days aft�r the department head has met with the certified eligibles, he will fill a vacancy. �.13 If no eligibility list is in effect when a vacancy occurs, the department head shall within fifteen (15) days request the appropriate civil service officials to conduct an exam- ination for the purposes of establishing an eligibility 1ist. � . � -12- ARTICLE IX - WORKING �UT OF CLASSIFICATION ., , �� 9.1 Any EMPLOYEE requfired by the EMPLOYER to perform the wor.k 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 �f 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. � � -13- • ARTICLE X - SENIORITY ' . � 10.1 Department Seniarity. • For the purposes of this AGREEMENT department seniority shall 6e defined as the length of continuous and uninterrupted employment in the fire department. 10.2 Seniority List�. The department shall maintain at all times during this AGREEMENT seniority lists by department, 1D.3 Loss of Department Seniority. An EMPLOYEE will lose acquired 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 reductian shall occur on the basis of seniority in the department. 10.5 Reduction �n Rank. Reduction in rank shall be in accordance with the Civil Service Rules as of June 30, 1973. (Except as indicated below) 10.51 Reduction in rank for periods up to but no more than 30 consecu�ive calendar days will be by platoon seniority. 10.52 Reduction in rank for more than 30 consecutive calendar days shall be in accordance with the Personnel Rules as of lune 30, 1973, 10.:53 There wi11 be a minimum of 3.6 regular Fire Gaptains appointed for each engi.ne, s,quad and ladder company. 10.54 There will be a minimum of 3.6 regutar Fire Equipmen� Operators - Fire Engineers appointe� for each engine, squad and ladder company.- This minimum number shall include the starred men in this position until they • are phased out by normal attrition. -14- . I' 8 ,d� 10.55 When promotion positions (Fire Captain - Fire Equipment '��`fn� " � Operator) fa11 below minimum requ�rements (3.6 per positiorr), � � the Chief of the Fire Department wi11 use existing eligibi}ity lists to fill vacancies within 15 calendar days. � 10.56 Short Term DemotTOn: l . The man demoted goes ta the last rank held and is assigned to the poo1. 2. Vacation selecti�ns will not be affected by short term demotion (e.i . Fire Captai_n demoted for short term to Fire Fi'ghter will retain his vacation selection in the Fire Captain rank. ) 10.57 All Promoted personnel will be designated a platoon regardless of assignm�nt. Such platoon ass,ignment. will determine their seniority to be followed in case�s of reduction in accordance with Section 10.51 . � � -15- i ARTICLE XI - OVERTIME 11 .1 EMPLOYEES required to work hours in excess of their assigned tour of du.ty will . be compensated at the rate of one and ane-half (1�) times the EMPLOYEE'S normal rate in cash. 11 .2 (a) EMPLOYEES working a forty (40) hour work week may accumulate up to a maximum of forty (40) hours of compensatory timee (b) It is aTso agreed that FIRE PREVEI�TION EMPLOYEES r�ay accumulate up to a maximum of fifty-six (56) hours of compensatory time. It is understood that compensator.y tiime shall be scheduled only with the prior approval of management, and that such time shall not be scheduled so as to in�erfere with operations. Such time shall normally be scheduled in eight (8)-hour segments, except that FIRE PREVE�lTI01V EMPtUYEES may, with the approval of the Fire Chief, take time off in four (4)-hour `segments. � � -1'6- i ;i • ARTICLE XII - CALL BACK , � 12.1 EMPLOYEES required to report for work by the EMPCOYER during scheduled off- � duty time will be compensated at the rate of one and one-half (1�). times the EMPLOYEE'S normal hourly rate. The minimum payment under this Art�cle . will be four (4) times the EMPLOYEE`S hourly rate. An early report of two (2) hours or less or an extensian of a normally scheduled tour of duty shall not qualify an EMPLOYEE for this minimum payment. � � -17- i _ ARTICLE XIII MILITARY LEAVE OF ABSENCE � . _ ��*�� 13.1 Pay Allowance � Any EMPLOYEE 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 ra�ing, vacation, sick leave or other benefits for all the time when such EMPLOYEE is engaged with such organization or component in train- ing or active service ordered or authorized 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 sha11 be presumed unless �he contrary is esta- blished. 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 tlme herein limited for such leave, or (2) is prevent- ed from so returning by physicai or mental disability or other cause not due to such EMPLOYEE'S own fault, or (3) is required by proper authori�y to cont�nue in such military or naval service beyond the time herein limited for such leaveo 13.2 Leave Without Pay Any EMPLOYEE who engages in active service in time of war or other emergency declared by proper authority of any of the military or naval forces of th� state or of the United States for which leave is not otherwise allowed by law sMall be � entitled to leave of absence from employment without pay during such service with right of reinstatement and sub�ect to such conditions as are imposed by law. i -;1,8- . 13.3 Such leaves o� absence as are granted under Article XIII shall conform to Minne- - • sota Statutes, Section 192, as amended from time to time and shall confer no . additional benefits other than those granted by said statuteo � � -19- I ARTICLE XIV - INSURANCE , 14.1 The EMPLOYER will continae for the period of this AGREEMENT to provide for EM- � PLOYEES such health and life insurance benefits as are provided by EMFL�YER at the time of the executi.on of this AGREEMENT. 14.2 The EMPLOYER will for the perted of this AGREEMENT provide for EMPLOYEES who re- tire after the time of execution of this AGREEME�T and until su.ch EMPLOYEES reach sixty-five (65) years of age such health insurance benefits as are provided by the EMRLOYER. 14.3 In the event of the death of an active EMPLOYEE or an early retiree, the depen- dents of such EMPLOYEE or retiree shall have the optaon within thirty (34) days to continue or begin the curre�t haspitalization and medical benefits, inclwding such improvement as may be made from time to time, which said dependents pre- viously had, or be eligible for at the premium applicable to dependents of ac- � tive employees. It is further understood that coverage shall cease in the event of: 14.31 Subsequent remarriage of the surviving spouse of the deceased employee or retiree. 14.32 The employment of the surviving spouse where hospitalization and medical insurance coverage is obtained through a group program by said employer. It is further understoad, however, that in said event, the surviving spouse shall have the r°fight to maintain City hospitalization and medical insurance caverage for the first ninety (90) days of said employmentm T4.4 C�ty provided life insurance in existenc� at time of retirement shall continue to be provided by the City after an employee shall take early retirement, but � such coverage shall terminate at age 65. -2(3- ARTICLE XIV - IP3URANCE (continued) 14.5 All early retirees covered in this Bargaining Unit shall receive the same health and welfare benefits regardless of the date of their early retirement. In order to be eligible for the benefits under this early retiree provision, the employee must: 14.51 Be receiving benefits from a public bnployee Retirement Act. 14.52 Have severed his relationship with the City of Saint Paul under one of the early retiree plans. The City and above Union elso agree that any employee who is eligible For a deferred Fire pension shall receive such health and welfare benefits when he begins to receive his pension benefits. 14.6 The City will contribute the cost of hospitalization and medical coverage or $36.85 per month for each employee who is eligible for such coverage. Ia addition, for each eligible employee who selects dependent's co erage, the City will contribute $42.43 per month Por dependent's coverage. These contributions shall be paid to the City's Group Health and Welfare Plan. Any additional premium costs shall be paid by the employee. 14.7 The City agrees to contribute the cost for $5,000 for life insurance coverage for each employee who is eligible for such coverage. - 21 - I , ARTICLE XV - EXCHANGE OF �OURS OF �UTY � 15.1 Voluntary exchaages af tours of duty sflall b� granted only after approval by the • department head or hfs designated representativeo 15.2 No EMPLOYEE shall be entitled to wowking out of classification pay under Article IX as a result of any voluntary exchange of tours of duty. � � -2�- I' 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 desiqnated as the �ork 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) years o�F continuaus employment in EMPLOYER'S fire department, EMPLOYEES shal] 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, EMPLOYEES shall be granted vacation at the rate of four and four-tenths (4.4) times the number of hours designated as the work week. 16.2 The department head may permit EMFLOYEES to carry over into the following calen- dar year vacation time equivalent to two work weeks. Vacation schedules shall be fixed by the department head. An EMPLOYEE not worKing full-time sha11 be . granted vacation o� a pro-rata basis. 16.3 EMPLOYEES separated from employment_ by reason of resignation shall be granted such vacation pay as has been earned and remains unused at the time of separa- tion, provided nvtification of resignation has been sent to the department head, in writing, at least fifteen (15) calendar days prior to the date of resignation. EMPLOYEES separated from empioyment by reason of discharge, retirement or death shall be granted such vacation pay as has been earned and remains unused at the time of separation. EMPLOYEES granted more vacation time tha.n earned at the time of separation from employment shall pay the EMPLOYER for such unearned vacatian. 16.4 This article shall not apply to temporary or emergency employees. � -23�.. I � ARTICLE XVII - HOLIDAYS 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. � �, � -�4- � .AR7ICLE XVIII - INCAPACITATION �� . ' , 18.1 EMPLDYEES injured during the course of employment and thereby rendered incapable � of performing job duties and responsibilities sha11 receive full wages during the period of incapacity, not to exceed the period equal to twelve (12) months plus accumulated sick leave. It is understood that in such cases, the twelve (12) month period shall first be utilized and only when same is exhausted shall accumu1ated sick leave be applicable. 18.2 EMFLOYEES disabled through in�ury or slckness other than spe�cified in Section 18.1 above shall receive fu11 wages far a period equal to accumulated sick leave, plus six f6) months as provided hereino It is understood that in such cases, accumulated sick leave shall first be utilized before the six (6) months, or any part thereof, shall be applicable. It is further understood that the six (6) month period sha�l be available only in those years where the last avail- able Annual Report of the City Civi1 Service office shail show average sick Teave • used per Fire Department Employee (based on the 1972 Annual Report method of calculating same) of eight (8) days or less. 18.3 EMPLOYEES injured or incapacitated by illnesses in the line of duty shall be entitled to reinstatement at any time within five (5) years from the date of injury or incapacity provided �hey are physically capable of resu�ing their job. 18.4 Except as specifically provided in this Article, all illness and incapacity rules and policies previ6usly in effect shall continue, � -25- . _ . ARTICI.E RIX - RFSIDENCE 19,1 Tmployees shall be bona fide residents of the following areas: Ramsey County, Washington County, Anoka County, Dakota County, that part of Hennepin County which lies east of HighWay 101 and that part of Chisago County lying south of Highway 95. 19.2 Failure to maintain residence shall be deemed insubordination and misconduct and result in automnatic forPeiture of employment, except to employees occupying a temporary suamqer residence outside of the areas abov�e outlined during the period May 15 through September 15 of any calendar year. 19.3 Al1 new employees appoizted after the date of signing of the coutract between the City and Uniform Fire Fighters Local 21 for the year of 1977 will be required to reside in the City of Saint Paul within one year of their original appointment and thereaPter will be required to remain within the City limits as long as they are employed by the City of Saint Paul. 19.4 Applicants for position of Fire fighter in the City of Saint Paul will not be required to be residents of the City of Saint Paul. 19•5 Employees failing to meet the residency requirement will be subject to termination and a hearing process shall be established to determine whether the residence requirement was met. - � - i ARTICLE XX - SICK LEAVE . s � 20.1 As provided in Ordinance No. 3250, Section 35E. � 20.2 Modify the sick leave conversion to vacation palicy, to allow eligibility for conversion when one hundred eighty (180) days have been accumulated. � � -27.- ARTICLE XXI - FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT �� . 21 .1 The EMPLOYER will provide the folTowing fire fighting equipment for �ndividual . EMPLOYEES; such as: Coats Boots Helmets Choppers Liners • � =2g- , AR7ICLE XXII - STATION SUPPLIES _� 22.1 The EMPLOYER will provide station supplies such as: � Refrigerators Stoves Tables Chairs Soap Brass Polish Cleaning Rags Light Bulbs Chamois � I � -29- � ARTICLE XXIII - TELEPHONES 23.1 The EMPLOYER will provide a public telephone as a back-up to the alarm system. • 23.2 Telephones �nstalled for individual EMPLOYEES or groups of EMPLOYEES will be at the EMPLOYEES' expense. All such telephones must be approved prior to in- stallation by the department head or his designated representative. � � -30- ,ARTICLE XXIV - WAGE SCHEDULE . � 24.1 The wage schedule for the purpose of this Agreement shall be Appendix A . attached hereto. 24.2 Forty (4Q) hour work week EMPLQYEES regularly assigned to night du.ty (e.g. - dispatcher, inspectors and fire prevention employees) will receive night differential in accordance with existing City rules and policies. � . � -31- ARTICLE XXV - UNIFORM ALLOWANCE , 25,1 The 1972 base of One Hundred Twenty Dollars ($120�00) as a clothing allowance � on a voucher system will be increased January 1 , 1974, and each year thereafter on the basis of a yearly study of the increased cost of the defined uniform. The 1972 base cost of the uniform is stipulated and attached as Appendix B. 25.2 It is further understood that Fire Prevention Employees shall receive a cloth- ing allowance which is Thirty ($30.00) Dollars greater than that provided herein for other employees. � � � � -32- , ARTICLE XXVI - LEGAL SERVICES � 26.1 Except in cases of malfeasance in office or willful or wanton neglect of duty, . the EMPLOYER shall defend, sa�e 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 in the performance and scope of the EMPLOYEE'S duti es. • �� i � -33- ARTTCLE XXVII - SEVERANCE PAY � 27.1 As provided in Ordinance No. 150060 • 27.2 Add One Thousand Dollars ($1 ,000.00) to severance pay allowance. (Severance allowance will now become Four Thousand Dollars ($4,000.00). ) This improve- ment will be implemented to the extent permitted by law. � � —3:4- ARTICLE XXVIII - PHYSICRL INCAPACITATION . . 28.1 Any physically incapacitated EMPLOYfE unable to perform normal work dut�es may � be assigned at the discretion of the department head to perform the duties of Fire Dispatcher or Fire Inspector. EMPLOYEES so assigned by the department head will receive their regular rate of pay for a period not to exceed one hun- dred and twenty (120) days. After one hundred and twen�y (120) days, EMPLOYEES so assigned will receive their regular pay rate or the Dispatcher II pay rate -- wh�chever is lower. � � -35- �1RTICLE XXIX - CITY MILEAGE � r � 29.1 Automobile Reimbursement Authoriaed • Pursuant to Chapter 92A of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, as amended, pertain- ing to reimbursement ofi City officers and employees for the use of their own automobiles in the performance of their duties, the following provisions are adopted. 29.2 Method of Computation To be eligible for such reimbursement., all officers and employees must receive wr3tten authorization from the Mayor. Reimbursement shall be made in accordance with one of the following plans: Type 1 : For those officers and employees who are required to use thier own automobiles occasionally for official City business, reimbursement at the rate of 13 cents for each mile driven. Type 2. For those officers and employees who are required �Co use their awn automobiles on a regular basis on City business, reim- bursement at the rate of $2.5Q for each day of work, and in addi- tion thereto at the rate of 6.5 cents for each mile driven. � 29.3 Rules and Regulations The Mayor shall adopt rules and regulations governing the procedures for auto- mobile reimbursement, which regulations and rules sha11 contain the require- ment that recipients shall file daily reports indicating place of origin and destination and applicable mileage ratings thereat and indicating total miles driven, and further required that they maintain automobile liability insurance in amounts not less than $100,000/$300,000 for personal injury, and $25,000 for property damage. These rules and regulations, toqether with any amendments thereto, shall be maintained on file with the City Clerk. � -36- e ARTIC?�E JOIX - PAID TII� OFF FOR NEGOTIATIONS , 30.1 Employees elected to office in Local 21 shall be granted reasonable time off to meet with City officials for contract negotiations without loss of pay. The number of employees permitted to attend such negotiations shall be li.mited to two at any one meeting and such employee shall give prior reasonable notice for such absence and receive approval oP the employee's designated supervisor. - 37 - . � � �'��`�'��+� � ARTICLE JOIXI - DURATION OF AG� . 31.1 Except as herein provided, this AGREEMENT shall be effective as of the date the AGREEMENT is executed by the parties and shall continue in f1111 force and effect thru the 31st day of December, 1}77, and thereafter until modified or amended by mutual agreement of the parties. Either party desiring to amend or modify this AGRTEMElaT shall notif�r the other in writing so as to comply with the provisions of the Minnesota Publie �lmployment I,Rbor Relations Act of 1g71. 31.2 The wage schedule attached hereto as Appendix "A" shall take Porce and effect at such time as is specified in the administrative ordinance recognizing and approviag this AGRffi�IT in accordance with Section 12.09 of the 3aint Pau1 City Charter. 31.3 The wage increase of 6� as in the arbitration award of May 3, 1977, is to be granted retroactive to January 1, 1g77. WITNESSES: INTERNATIOIQAL ASSOC7ATIOI� OF CITY OF SAINT PAUL FIR'E FIGHTERS, LOCAL N0. 21 � BY: . 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Mi.dwest-N.W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.25 Belts - leather - black - 12 inch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.45 - Bl - � APPENDIX B - (CONTINUED) '��+�� - • , � Unit Price ; Sho�es Wedge style oxford - Red Wing shoe #101 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 4.95 Slip on style oxford - FLQAT-AWAYS �J53�+7 • • • . . . . . . . . . 15•5� Slip on style oxford - FLOAT-AWAYS #�T5318 . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.50 Lace style oxford - FLpAT AWAYS Z5096 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.50 Slip on style oxford Weinbrenner 1635 • • • • . . . . . . . . . . 15•95 ' Slip on style oxford Weinbrenner 1�+35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.00 � ! 5 ! Lace style oxford T5152 Mocc toe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16. 0 � Lace style oxford Weinbrenner 1225. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.50 Lace style oxPord Weinbrenner 1250. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.50 Socks Muns ingwe ar �40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Munsingwear �+15 - stretch style. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Ties - black - 4-in-hand, or snap-on style. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.00 - B2 -