HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 2016-02 - Pay ORD FDORDINANCE 6
WHEREAS, the City of Georgetown adopted Chapter 143 of the Texas Local Government Code
for its police and fire departments,
WHEREAS, there are specialized assignments within the Fire and Police Departments that
certain fire fighters and certain police officers perform that are not performed by every fire
fighter or every police officer;
WHEREAS, § 143.042 of the Texas Local Government Code states that the governing body of a
municipality may authorize assignment pay for fire fighters or police officers who perform
specialized functions in the Fire or Police Department; and
WHEREAS, § 143.042 (c) of the Texas Local Government Code requires that the governing
body must set forth in an ordinance the amount of assignment pay and the conditions under
which it is to be payable to members of the Fire and Police Departments
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CIT'"�)F
GEORGETOWN,
Section 1. The matters and facts set forth in the preamble are hereby found to be true.
Section 2. The assignment of "Fire Marshal/Emergency Management Coordinator" is a
specialized function within the Georgetown Fire Department and that assignment involves
developing, coordinating and implementing fire prevention and emergency management -
homeland security activities to improve community safety and preparedness for potential
emergencies or disasters in the City of Georgetown. There will be only one (1) member of the
Department who is assigned to serve as "Fire Marshal/Emergency Management Coordinator" at
any one point in time. When a member of the Fire Department is designated by the Fire Chief or
his designee to serve in this assignment, that member is entitled to receive Three Hundred and
Ordinance Number Q 1l0 - a: Page 1 of 4
Description: Assignment Pay Ordinance
Date Approved: t t
Fifty Dollars ($350.00) per month as Assignment Pay. The member must actually perform this
assignment for more than two (2) weeks per month in order to be entitled to be paid this
Assignment Pay.
Section 3. The assignment of "Emergency Medical Services Chief' is a specialized function
within the Georgetown Fire Department and that assignment involves oversight of all aspects of
the Fire Department's medical services and the development, coordination, and implementation
of EMS Training Programs. There will be only one (1) member of the Fire Department who may
be assigned to serve as "Emergency Medical Services Chief' at any one point in time. When a
member is designated by the Fire Chief or his designee to serve as "Emergency Medical Services
Chief' for the Fire Department, that member is entitled to receive Three Hundred and Fifty
Dollars ($350.00) per month as Assignment Pay. The member must actually perform this
assignment for more than two (2) weeks per month in order to be entitled to be paid this
Assignment Pay.
Section 4. The assignment of "Training Officer" is a specialized function within the Georgetown
Fire Department and that assignment involves educating/training the employees in Fire Fighter
responsibilities; educating/training the employees in the EMS responsibilities, maintaining the
training field in an operational condition that promotes compliance to local, regional, State and
National guidelines; and coordinate all training programs and related equipment for e Fire
Department. When a member is designated by the Fire Chief or his designee to serve as
"Training Officer" for the Fire Department, that member is entitled to receive Three Hundred
Dollars ($300.00) per month as Assignment Pay. The member must actually perform this
assignment for more than two (2) weeks per month in order to be entitled to be paid this
Assignment Pay.
Section 5. The assignment of "Logistics Officer" is a specialized function within the
Georgetown Fire Department and that assignment involves technical administrative and
functional work to meet the logistical needs of the Fire Department; responsible for coordinating
the procurement and maintenance of department assets; serves as coordinator for department
stock and supply operations, fleet services, facility and grounds; assists with technical programs
including radios, maps, hydrants and other necessary supply and support aspects for the Fire
Department. There will be only one (1) member of the Fire Department who is assigned to serve
as the "Logistics Officer" at any one point in time. When a member is designated by the Fire
Chief or his designee to serve as "Logistics Officer" for the Fire Department, that member is
entitled to receive Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) per month as Assignment Pay. The member
must actually perform this assignment for more than two (2) weeks per month in order to be
entitled to be paid this Assignment Pay.
Ordinance Number: Page_2 of 4
Description: Assignment Pa Ordinance
Date Approved: 1 . / I At I ao i La
Section 6. The assignment of "Deputy Fire Marshal" is a specialized function within the
Georgetown Fire Department and that assignment involves the management and oversight of the
fire inspection, public education, fire investigation, plan review and code enforcement actions for
the Fire Department. This position directly manages the functions of the "Fire and Life Safety"
and serves a support function to the "Fire Marshal/Emergency Management Coordinator." When
a member is designated by the Fire Chief or his designee to serve as "Deputy Fire Marshal" for
the Fire Department, that member is entitled to receive Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) per
month as Assignment Pay. The member must actually perform this assignment for more than two
(2) weeks per month in order to be entitled to be paid this Assignment Pay.
Section 7. The assignment of "Fire and Life Safety Specialist" is a specialized function within
the Georgetown Fire Department and that assignment involves performing inspections,
conducting public education, plan review, fire investigation, writing reports, and taking
enforcement actions for the Fire Department. When a member is designated by the Fire Chief or
his designee to serve as "Fire and Life Safety Specialist" for the Fire Department, that member is
entitled to receive Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) per month as Assignment Pay. The member
must actually perform this assignment for more than two (2) weeks per month in order to be
entitled to be paid this Assignment Pay.
Section 8. The assignment of "Paramedic" is a specialized function within the Georgetown Fire
Department and that assignment involves the responsibility for providing Advanced Life Support
(ALS) care during medical and/or related incidents. This position is also responsible for patient
care reporting (ePCR), quality assurance, EMS training and/or education, and other related duties
as delegated. Assignments are at the sole discretion of the Fire Chief and there will be a
maximum of one (1) Paramedic assigned to each fire engine and a maximum of two (2)
Paramedics assigned to each ambulance. The Fire Chief may, at his sole discretion, designate
additional Paramedic assignments to meet operational needs. When a member is designated by
the Fire Chief or his designee to serve as "Paramedic" for the Fire Department, that member is
entitled to receive Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) per month as Assignment Pay. A member
who has been temporarily assigned to perform the specialized function of Paramedic is entitled
to receive a prorated amount of the Paramedic assignment pay for each 24-hour shift that is
worked.
Section 9. It is hereby found and determined that the meetings at which this ordinance was
passed were open to the public, as required by Section 5 5 1, Texas Government Code, and that
advance public notice of the time, place and purpose of said meetings was given.
Ordinance Number: a(31 LA - -)- Page 3 of 4
Description: Assignment Pt Ordinance
Date Approved:
Section 10. Should any section, paragraph, sentence, clause, phrase or word of this ordinance be
declared unconstitutional or invalid for any purpose by a court of competent jurisdiction, the
remainder of this ordinance shall not be affected thereby and to this end the provisions of this
Ordinance are declared to be severable.
Section 11. All other ordinances, section, or parts of ordinances heretofore adopted by the City
of Georgetown in conflict with the provisions set out above in this ordinance are hereby repealed
or amended as indicated.
Section 12. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately after its second and final
reading.
PASSED AND APPROVED on First Reading on the I day of 2015 at a
regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas.
PASSED AND APPROVED on Second Reading on the J;� day of -��LILO-5r, 2016
at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas.
Dale Ross, Mayor
Shelley Nowlin !, ity Secretary SOass'City Attorney
Ordinance Number: � 7l p —
Description: Assienment Pa v Ordinance
Date Approved: 111 I �t(Z Lr -
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