HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 2018-73 - Assignment PayORDINANCE NO. 'D O I$ —� 3
AN ORDINANCE CREATING "ASSIGNMENT PAY" FOR CERTAIN
ASSIGNMENTS WITHIN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT; REPEALING ALL
ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH;
PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; FINDING AND DETERMINING
THAT THE MEETINGS AT WHICH THE ORDINANCE IS PASSED ARE OPEN
TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
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 Department;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS THAT:
Section 1. The matters and facts set forth in the preamble are hereby found to be true.
Section 2. The assignment of "Fire Marshal" is a specialized function within the Georgetown Fire
Department and that assignment involves developing, coordinating and implementing fire
prevention to improve community safety in the City of Georgetown. There will be only one (1)
member of the Department who is assigned to serve as "Fire Marshal" 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 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.
Ordinance Number: &CAT ---13 Pagel of 5
Description: Assignment Pa Ordinance
Date Approved: 1 ;k III I 3L018
Section 3. The assignment of "Training Chief' is a specialized function within the Georgetown
Fire Department and that assignment involves oversight, coordination, development and
implementation of the Fire Department's medical and fire services training program; maintaining
skills and abilities that promotes individual and organizational compliance to local, regional, State
and National guidelines; and coordinate all training programs and related equipment for the Fire
Department. There will be only one (1) member of the Fire Department who may be assigned to
serve as "Training Chief' at anyone point in time. When a member is designated by the Fire Chief
or his designee to serve as "Training 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 Specialist" is a specialized function within the
Georgetown Fire Department and that assignment involves oversight, coordination, development
and implementation of the Fire Department's medical and/or fire services training program. When
a member is designated by the Fire Chief or his designee to serve as "Training 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 5. The Assignment of "Specialty Operations Chief' is a specialized function within the
Georgetown Fire Department and that assignment involves the oversight, coordination, and
training for the Specialty Teams that include Swift Water, Haz-Mat, Rope Rescue, Dive Team,
Wildland and any other assigned responsibilities. Additional responsibilities include the
development, coordination and integration of "specialty operation" functions into the Truck
Company positions. There will be only one (1) member of the Fire Department who may be
assigned to serve as "Specialty Operations Chief' at any one point in time. When a member is
designated by the Fire Chief or his designee to serve as "Specialty Operations 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 for more than two (2) weeks per
month in order to be entitle to be paid this Assignment Pay.
Section 6. The assignment of "EMS Field Trainer " is a specialized function within the
Georgetown Fire Department and that assignment involves educating/training the employees in
the EMS responsibilities; maintaining skills and abilities that promotes compliance to local,
regional, State and National guidelines; and coordinate all EMS training programs and related
equipment for the Fire Department. There will be only three (3) members of the Fire Department
who may be assigned to serve as "EMS Field Trainers" at any one time. When a member is
designated by the Fire Chief or his designee to serve as "EMS Field Trainer" for the Fire
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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 7. The assignment of "Public Education Officer" is a specialized function within the
Georgetown Fire Department and that assignment involves close coordination with schools,
businesses, media and civic groups. This position is responsible for all the scheduling and
implementation of all community outreach programs that include SAFE -T, CPR, First -Aid, Stop
the Bleed, and other department sanctioned events and/or programs. When a member is designated
by the Fire Chief or his designee to serve as "Public Education 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 8. 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.
Section 9. 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." 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.
Ordinance Number:
Description: Assignment Pad Qr_dfnance
Date Approved:
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Section 10. 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 11. 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 12. It is hereby found and determined that the meetings at which this ordinance was
passed were open to the public, as required by Section 551, Texas Government Code, and that
advance public notice of the time, place and purpose of said meetings was given.
Section 13. 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 14. 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 15. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately after its second and final reading.
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Description: Assignment Pay Ordinance
Date Approved:
PASSED AND APPROVED on First Reading on the oll day of t4y11t4yn 2018 at a
regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas.
PASSED AND APPROVED on Second Reading on the 3�— day of DCS, 2018 at
a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas.
ATTEST:
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Shelley Nowl' City Secretary
Ordinance Number:
Description: AssijgnmenE Pay Ordinance
Date Approved:
CITY OF GEORGETOWN
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Dale Ross, ayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Charlie McNabb, City Attorney
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