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Provider, and any other communication about the contract shall be addressed or be delivered to
the City of Nashua Representative.

CHANGES TO SCOPE OF WORK The City of Nashua may, at any time, by written order, make
changes to the general scope, character, or cost of this contract and in the services or work to be
performed, either increasing or decreasing the scope, character, or cost of Service Provider's
performance under the contract. Service Provider shall provide to the City of Nashua within 10
calendar days, a written proposal for accomplishing the change. The proposal for a change shall
provide enough detail, including personnel hours for each sub-task and cost breakdowns of tasks,
for the City of Nashua to be able to adequately analyze the proposal. The City of Nashua will
then determine in writing if Service Provider should proceed with any or all of the proposed
change. If the change causes an increase or a decrease in Service Provider's cost or time required
for performance of the contract as a whole, an equitable adjustment shall be made and the
contract accordingly modified in writing. Any claim of Service Provider for adjustment under
this clause shal] be asserted in writing within 30 days of the date the City of Nashua notified
Service Provider of the change.

When Service Provider seeks changes, Service Provider shall, before any work commences,
estimate their effect on the cost of the contract and on its schedule and notify the City of Nashua
in writing of the estimate. The proposal for a change shall provide enough detail, including
personnel hours for each sub-task and cost breakdowns of tasks, for the City of Nashua to be able
to adequately analyze the proposal. The City of Nashua will then determine in writing if Service
Provider should proceed with any or all of the proposed change.

Except as provided in this paragraph, Service Provider shall implement no change unless the City
of Nashua in writing approves the change. Unless otherwise agreed to in writing, the provisions
of this contract shall apply to all changes. The City of Nashua may provide verbal approval of a
change when the City of Nashua, in its sole discretion, determines that time is critical or public
health and safety are of concern. Any verbal approval shall be confirmed in writing as soon as
practicable. Any change undertaken without prior City of Nashua approval shall not be
compensated and is, at the City of Nashua's election, sufficient reason for contract termination.

CITY OF NASHUA COOPERATION The City of Nashua agrees that its personnel will cooperate
with Service Provider in the performance of its work under this contract and that such personnel
will be available to Service Provider for consultation at reasonable times and after being given
sufficient advance notice that will prevent conflict with their other responsibilities. The City of
Nashua also agrees to provide Service Provider with access to City of Nashua records in a
reasonable time and manner and to schedule items that require action by the Board of Public
Works and Finance Committee in a timely manner. The City of Nashua and Service Provider
also agree to attend all meetings called by the City of Nashua or Service Provider to discuss the
work under the Contract, and that Service Provider may elect to conduct and record such
meetings and shall Jater distribute prepared minutes of the meeting to the City of Nashua.

DISCOVERY OF CONFLICTS, ERRORS, OMISSIONS, AMBIGUITIES, OR DISCREPANCIES Service
Provider warrants that it has examined all contract documents, has brought all conflicts, errors,
discrepancies, and ambiguities to the attention of the City of Nashua in writing, and has
concluded that the City of Nashua's resolution of each matter is satisfactory to Service Provider.
All future questions Service Provider may have concerning interpretation or clarification of this
contract shall be submitted in writing to the City of Nashua within 10 calendar days of their
arising. The writing shall state clearly and in full detail the basis for Service Provider's question
or position. The City of Nashua representative shall render a decision within 15 calendar days.
The City of Nashua's decision on the matter is final. Any work affected by a conflict, error,
omission, or discrepancy which has been performed by Service Provider prior to having received
the City of Nashua's resolution shall be at Service Provider's risk and expense. At all times,
Service Provider shall carry on the work under this contract and maintain and complete work in

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accordance with the requirements of the contract or determination of the City of Nashua. Service
Provider is responsible for requesting clarification or interpretation and is solely liable for any
cost or expense arising from its failure to do so.

TERMINATION OF CONTRACT

A. TERMINATION, ABANDONMENT, OR SUSPENSION AT WILL. The City of Nashua, in its sole
discretion, shall have the right to terminate, abandon, or suspend all or part of the project and
contract at will. If the City of Nashua chooses to terminate, abandon, or suspend all or part of the
project, it shall provide Service Provider 10 day’s written notice of its intent to do so.

If all or part of the project is suspended for more than 90 days, the suspension shall be treated as a
termination at will of all or part of the project and contract.

Upon receipt of notice of termination, abandonment, or suspension at will, Service Provider shall:

1. Immediately discontinue work on the date and to the extent specified in the notice.
Place no further orders or subcontracts for materials, services, or facilities, other than as
may be necessary or required for completion of such portion of work under the contract
that is not terminated.

3. Immediately make every reasonable effort to obtain cancellation upon terms
satisfactory to the City of Nashua of all orders or subcontracts to the extent they relate
to the performance of work terminated, abandoned, or suspended under the notice,
assign to the City of Nashua any orders or subcontracts specified in the notice, and
revoke agreements specified in the notice.

4. Not resume work after the effective date of a notice of suspension until receipt of a
written notice from the City of Nashua to resume performance.

In the event of a termination, abandonment, or suspension at will, Service Provider shall receive
all amounts due and not previously paid to Service Provider for work satisfactorily completed in
accordance with the contract prior to the date of the notice and compensation for work thereafter
completed as specified in the notice. No amount shall be allowed or paid for anticipated profit on
unperformed services or other unperformed work.

B, TERMINATION FOR CAUSE This agreement may be terminated by the City of Nashua on 10
calendar day’s written notice to Service Provider in the event of a failure by Service Provider to
adhere to any or all the terms and conditions of the contract or for failure to satisfactorily, in the
sole opinion of the City of Nashua, to complete or make sufficient progress on the work in a
timely and professional manner. Service Provider shall be given an opportunity for consultation
with the City of Nashua prior to the effective date of the termination. Service Provider may
terminate the contract on 10 calendar days written notice if, through no fault of Service Provider,
the City of Nashua fails to pay Service Provider for 45 days after the date of approval by the City
of Nashua of any Application for Payment.

Upon receipt of notice of termination for cause, Service Provider shall:

1. Immediately discontinue work on the date and to the extent specified in the notice.
Provide the City of Nashua with a list of all unperformed services.

3. Place no further orders or sub-contracts for materials, services, or facilities, other than
as may be necessary or required for completion of such portion cof work under the
contract that is not terminated.

4. Immediately make every reasonable effort to obtain cancellation upon terms
satisfactory to the City of Nashua of all orders or sub contracts to the extent they relate
to the performance of work terminated, abandoned, or suspended under the notice,

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assign to the City of Nashua any orders or sub contracts specified in the notice, and
revoke agreements specified in the notice.

5. Not resume work after the effective date of a notice of termination unless and until
receipt of a written notice from the City of Nashua to resume performance.

In the event of a termination for cause, Service Provider shail receive all amounts due and not
previously paid to Service Provider for work satisfactorily completed in accordance with the
contract prior to the date of the notice, less all previous payments. No amount shall be allowed or
paid for anticipated profit on unperformed services or other unperformed work. Any such
payment may be adjusted to the extent of any additional costs occasioned to the City of Nashua
by reasons of Service Provider's failure. Service Provider shall not be relieved of liability to the
City of Nashua for damages sustained from the failure, and the City of Nashua may withhold any
payment to the Service Provider until such time as the exact amount of damages due to the City
of Nashua is determined. All claims for payment by the Service Provider must be submitted to
the City of Nashua within 30 days of the effective date of the notice of termination.

If after termination for the failure of Service Provider to adhere to any of the terms and conditions
of the contract or for failure to satisfactorily, in the sole opinion of the City of Nashua, to
complete or make sufficient progress on the work in a timely and professional manner, it is
determined that Service Provider had not so failed, the termination shall be deemed to have been
a termination at will. In that event, the City of Nashua shall, if necessary, make an adjustment in
the compensation paid to Service Provider such that Service Provider receives total compensation
in the same amount as it would have received in the event of a termination-at-will.

C. GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR TERMINATION Upon termination of the contract, the City of
Nashua may take over the work and prosecute it to completion by agreement with another party
or otherwise. In the event Service Provider shall cease conducting business, the City of Nashua
shall have the right to solicit applications for employment from any employee of the Service
Provider assigned to the performance of the contract,

Neither party shal] be considered in default of the performance of its obligations hereunder to the
extent that performance of such obligations is prevented or delayed by any cause, existing or
future, which is beyond the reasonable control of such party. Delays arising from the actions or
inactions of one or more of Service Provider's principals, officers, employees, agents,
subcontractors, consultants, vendors, or suppliers are expressly recognized to be within Service
Provider's control.

DISPUTE RESOLUTION The parties shall attempt to resolve any dispute related to this contract
as follows. Either party shall provide to the other party, in writing and with full documentation to
verify and substantiate its decision, its stated position concerning the dispute. No dispute shall be
considered submitted and no dispute shall be valid under this provision unless and until the
submitting party has delivered the written statement of its position and full documentation to the
other party. The parties shall] then attempt to resolve the dispute through good faith efforts and
negotiation between the City of Nashua Representative and a Service Provider Representative.
At all times, Service Provider shall carry on the work under this contract and maintain and
complete work in accordance with the requirements of the contract or determination or direction
of the City of Nashua. If the parties are unable to resolve their dispute as described above within
30 days, the parties may request that the dispute be submitted to the Board of Public Works for
resolution. If the parties are dissatisfied with the decision of the Board of Public Works, the
parties’ reserve the right to pursue any available legal and/or equitable remedies for any breaches
of this contract except as that right may be limited by the terms of this contract.

NO DAMAGES FOR DELAY Apart from a written extension of time, no payment, compensation,

or adjustment of any kind shall be made to Service Provider for damages because of hindrances
or delays in the progress of the work from any cause, and Service Provider agrees to accept in full

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satisfaction of such hindrances and delays any extension of time that the City of Nashua may
provide.

INSURANCE Service Provider shall carry and maintain in effect during the performance of
services under this contract:

> General Liability insurance in the amount of $1,000,000 per occurrence; $2,000,000
ageregate;
* $1,000,000 Combined Single Limit Automobile Liability;
*Coverage must include all owned, non-owned and hired vehicles,
$1,000,000 Profession Liability;
» and Workers’ Compensation Coverage in compliance with the State of New
Hampshire statutes, $100,000/$500,000/$ 106,000.

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Service Provider shall maintain in effect at all times during the performance under this contract
all specified insurance coverage with insurers. None of the requirements as to types and limits to
be maintained by Service Provider are intended to and shall not in any manner limit or qualify the
liabilities and obligations assumed by Service Provider under this contract. The City of Nashua
shall not maintain any insurance on behalf of Service Provider. Subcontractors are subject to the
same insurance requirements as Service Provider and it shall be the Service Provider's
responsibility to ensure compliance of this requirement.

Service Provider will provide the City of Nashua with certificates of insurance for coverage as
listed below and endorsements affecting coverage required by the contract within ten calendar
days after the City of Nashua issues the notice of award. The City of Nashua requires thirty days
written notice of cancellation or material change in coverage. The certificates and endorsements
for each insurance policy must be signed by a person authorized by the insurer and who is

licensed by the State of New Hampshire. General Liability and Auto Liabilitv policies must
name the Citv_of Nashua as an additional insured and reflect on the certificate of

insurance, Service Provider is responsible for filing updated certificates of insurance with the
City of Nashua's Risk Management Department during the life of the contract.

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- All deductibles and self-insured retentions shail be fully disclosed in the certificate(s) of
imsurance.

> If aggregate limits of less than $2,000,000 are imposed on bodily injury and
property damage, Service Provider must maintain umbrella liability insurance of at
least $1,000,000. All aggregates must be fully disclosed on the required certificate of
insurance.

» The specified insurance requirements do not relieve Service Provider of its
responsibilities or limit the amount of its liability to the City of Nashua or other
persons, and Service Provider is encouraged to purchase such additional insurance, as it

deems necessary.

» The insurance provided herein is primary, and no insurance held or owned by the City
of Nashua shall be called upon to contribute to a loss.

>» Service Provider is responsible for and required to remedy all damage or loss to any

property, including property of the City of Nashua, caused in whole or part by = Service
Provider or anyone employed, directed, or supervised by Professional Engineer.

. INDEMNIFICATION Regardless of any coverage provided by any insurance, Service Provider

agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the City of Nashua, its agents, officials, employees and
authorized representatives and their employees from and against any and all suits, causes of
action, legal or administrative proceedings, arbitrations, claims, demands, damages, liabilities,
interest, attorney’s fees, costs and expenses of any kind or nature in any manner caused,

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occasioned, or contributed to in whole or in part by reason of any negligent act, omission, or fault
or willful misconduct, whether active or passive, of Service Provider or of anyone acting under its
direction or control or on its behalf in connection with or incidental to the performance of this
contract. Service Provider's indemnity and hold harmless obligations, or portions thereof, shall
not apply to liability caused by the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the party indemnified
or held harmless.

FISCAL CONTINGENCY All payments under this contract are contingent upon the availability to
the City of Nashua of the necessary funds. This contract shall terminate and the City of Nashua's
obligations under it shall be extinguished at the end of any fiscal year in which the City of Nashua
fails to appropriate monies for the ensuing fiscal year sufficient for the performance of this
contract.

Nothing in this contract shall be construed to provide Service Provider with a right of payment
over any other entity. Any funds obligated by the City of Nashua under this contract that are not
paid to Service Provider shall automatically revert to the City of Nashua’s discretionary control
upon the completion, termination, or cancellation of the agreement. The City of Nashua shall not
have any obligation to re-award or to provide, in any manner, the unexpended funds to Service
Provider. Service Provider shall have no claim of any sort to the unexpended funds.

COMPENSATION Review by the City of Nashua of Service Provider's submitted monthly invoice
forms and progress reports for payment will be promptly accomplished by the City of Nashua. If
there is insufficient information, the City of Nashua may require Service Provider to submit
additional information. Unless the City of Nashua, in its sole discretion, decides otherwise, the
City of Nashua shall pay Service Provider in full within 30 days of approval of the submitted
monthly invoice forms and progress reports.

. COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS Service Provider, at all times, shall fully and

completely comply with all applicable local, state and federal laws, statutes, regulations,
ordinances, orders, or requirements of any sort in carrying out the obligations of this contract,
including, but not limited to, all federal, state, and local accounting procedures and requirements,
all immigration and naturalization laws, and the Americans With Disabilities Act. Service
Provider shall, throughout the period services are to be performed under this contract, monitor for
any changes to the applicable laws, statutes, regulations, ordinances, orders, or requirements,
shall promptly notify the City of Nashua in writing of any changes to the same relating to or
affecting this contract, and shall submit detailed documentation of any effect of the change in
terms of both time and cost of performing the contract.

NONDISCRIMINATION If applicable or required under any federal or state law, statute, regulation,
order, or other requirement, Service Provider agrees to the following terms. Service Provider will
not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of physical or mental
handicap in regard to any position for which the employee or applicant for employment is
qualified. Service Provider agrees to take affirmative action to employ, advance in employment,
or to otherwise treat qualified, handicapped individuals without discrimination based upon
physical or mental handicap in all employment practices, including but not limited to the
following: employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment, advertising, layoff,
termination, rates of pay, or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including
apprenticeship.

Without limitation of the foregoing, Service Provider's attention is directed to “Title 41°°Public
Contracts and Property Management” C.F.R. Subtitle B “Other Provisions Relating to Public

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Contracts” Section 60 “Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, Equal Employment,
Department of Labor” which, by this reference, is incorporated in this contract.

Service Provider agrees to assist disadvantaged business enterprises in obtaining business
opportunities by identifying and encouraging disadvantaged suppliers. consultants, and sub
consultants to participate to the extent possible, consistent with their qualification, quality of
work, and obligation of Service Provider under this contract.

In connection with the performance of work under this contract, Service Provider agrees not to
discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, color,
national origin, sex, age, or sexual orientation. This agreement includes, but is not limited to, the
following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising,
layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training,
including apprenticeship.

Service Provider agrees, if applicable, to msert these provisions in all subcontracts, except for
subcontracts for standard commercial supplies or raw materials. Any violation of any applicable
provision by Service Provider shall constitute a material breach of the contract.

ENDORSEMENT Service Provider shall seal and/or stamp and sign professional documents
including drawings, plans, maps, reports, specifications, and other instruments of service prepared
by Service Provider or under its direction as required under the laws of the State of New
Hampshire.

ASSIGNMENT, TRANSFER, DELEGATION, OR SUBCONTRACTING Service Provider shall not
assign, transfer, delegate, or subcontract any rights, obligations, or duties under this contract
without the prior written consent of the City of Nashua. Any such assignment, transfer,
delegation, or subcontracting without the prior written consent of the City of Nashua is void. Any
consent of the City of Nashua to any assignment, transfer, delegation, or subcontracting shall only
apply to the incidents expressed and provided for in the written consent and shall not be deemed
to be a consent to any subsequent assignment, transfer, delegation, or subcontracting. Any such
assignment, transfer, delegation, or subcontract shall require compliance with or shal] incorporate
all terms and conditions set forth in this agreement, including all incorporated Exhibits and
written amendments or modifications. Subject to the foregoing provisions, the contract inures to
the benefit of, and is binding upon, the successors and assigns of the parties.

CITY INSPECTION OF CONTRACT MATERIALS The books, records, documents and accounting
procedures and practices of Service Provider related to this contract shall be subject to inspection,
examination and audit by the City of Nashua, including, but not limited to, the contracting
agency, the Board of Public Works, Corporation Counsel, and, if applicable, the Comptroller
General of the United States, or any authorized representative of those entities.

. DISPOSITION OF CONTRACT MATERIALS Any books, reports, studies, photographs, negatives or

other documents, data, drawings or other materials, including but not limited to those contained in
media of any sort (e.g., electronic, magnetic, digital) prepared by or supplied to Service Provider
in the performance of its obligations under this contract shall be the exclusive property of the City
of Nashua and all such materials shall be remitted and delivered, at Service Provider's expense,
by Service Provider to the City of Nashua upon completion, termination, or cancellation of this
contract. Alternatively, if the City of Nashua provides its written approval to Service Provider,
any books, reports, studies, photographs, negatives or other documents, data, drawings or other
materials including but not hmited to those contained in media of any sort (e.g., electronic,
magnetic, digital) prepared by or supplied to Service Provider in the performance of its
obligations under this contract must be retained by Service Provider for a minimum of four years
after final payment is made and all other pending matters are closed. If, at any time during the

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Part-Time Employees

M. Changed/Canceled Approved Vacation: Once a vacation is approved
and the dates are to be changed or canceled by the employee, the
employee must reapply. The employee must complete the appropriate
form canceling the vacation and the entire process began again.

N. Recall of Vacation: Any approved vacation is subject to recall by the
Chief of Police or designee due to workloads, manpower requirements,
and any emergencies that arise. Employees shall be paid time and half of
their regular rate of pay for a callback when on vacation and granted an
equivalent amount off vacation time, but no less than one day, which may
be banked for future use.

ARTICLE 14
HOLIDAYS

Part-Time Employees:

Part -time employees will receive a day's pay at their regular straight time rate for the
below holidays. For accrual purposes, a "holiday" for part-time employees means a day
of their normal weekly work schedule. The holidays are:

NEW YEAR'S DAY LABOR DAY EABOR
DA¥CHRISTMAS
DAY

MEMORIAL DAY VETERANS DAY FHANKSGRING
DAY

FOURTH OF JULY THANKSGIVING DAY CHRISTMAS DAY

Full-Time Employees:

Full-time employees will receive a day's pay at their regular straight time rate for the
below holidays. For accrual purposes, a "holiday" for full-time employees means an
eight (8) hour day for 40-hour a week employees... Full-time employees are eligible to
receive eleven-itwelve (12) holidays per year, plus the Presidential Election Day
(every fourth year).

Standard Holidays: E: Nine (9) of the holidays are the same from year to year.
The eight standard holidays are:
NEW YEAR'S DAY INDEPENDENCE DAY FHANKSGIVING
DAYVETERANS
DAY
CIVIL RIGHTS DAY LABOR DAY CHRISTMAS

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DAYTHANKSGIVIN
G DAY
MEMORIAL DAY VETERANS! CHRISTMAS DAY
DA¥YCOLUMBUS DAY

Floating Holidays:

Three (3) holidays are determined by the Board of Police Commissioners or the Chief of

Police in January of each year. Fhese-+eplacethe-traditional Fast Day, President's Day
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Holiday Policies:

A. In order to qualify for holiday pay, full-time and part-time employees who
are off-duty on the day of the holiday, must have worked their last
scheduled duty day prior to the holiday and the first scheduled duty day
after the holiday, or been absent on authorized leave on either or both of
these days. "Authorized leave" is defined as an occupational injury,
bereavement leave, vacation or sick leave, jury duty, military reserve or
National Guard duty, court appearance by subpoena, or other
compensatory time off, determined by your supervisor.

B. Holidays that fall on Saturday are celebrated on Friday, and ones that fall
on Sunday are celebrated on Monday.

Holiday Pay for Non-Essential Employees:
Non-essential full-time employees do not work holidays, but receive a paid day off.
Holiday Pay for Essential Employees:

Essential full-time employees are required to work holidays if they fall on their regularly
scheduled work day. Essential full-time employees shall receive one day's pay at their
regular rate for the above holidays in addition to their regular pay. The Chief of Police or
designee shall have the authority to add positions to this list of essential personnel as
warranted in order to maintain efficient department operations. Essential personnel are,
but are not limited to, Receptionists and Detention Specialists.

ARTICLE 15
UNIFORMS, DRESS & GROOMING CODE

General Policies:

It is the policy of the Nashua Police Department to provide certain guidelines to insure a
professional image in the grooming and dress of its employees. Due to tours and visits

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from official representatives and public contacts, police headquarters is often open to
outsiders. it is the policy of the Nashua Police Department that its employees project a
professional image in their grooming and dress.

Uniforms/Specialized Apparel:

Certain employees are designated by the Chief of Police or designee to wear uniforms or
specialized apparel. They shall conform to the uniform requirements and specifications
as listed under the Nashua Police Department Rules and Regulations Manual. Upon
employment with the Nashua Police Department, designated employees will receive
initial issue of uniforms as determined by the Chief of Police or designee. Needed
replacement will be issued as authorized by the Chief of Police or designee.

Civilian Clothing:

Male and female members permitted to wear civilian clothing shall conform to standards
normally wor by office personnel in professional, private business firms unless
otherwise directed by a supervisor. On Friday through Sunday and holidays, employees
may elect to wear clothing conforming to the standards of the Department for business
casual dress. It will be at the discretion of the Chief of Police or designee to make a
determination of acceptable or nonacceptable attire.

Grooming:

Personal appearances of all male and female employees should be clean and neat.
Mustaches, beards, and hairstyles should be neatly trimmed and groomed.

ARTICLE 16

MEDICAL & LIFE INSURANCE

All employees covered by this Collective Bargaining Agreement shall receive benefits
under this Article. The provider shall be Alligiant Care POS Plan A with DN 1,
prescription drug, vision, hearing, health club and life insurance.

The City shall be responsible for a contribution not to exceed an amount equal to an 80%
contribution for a Harvard Pilgrim Health Care of New England (HMO) plan, or other
HMO plan offered by the City if Harvard Pilgrim Health Care of New England plan is no
longer offered by the City, and the HMO plan having the same deductibles and co-pays
required of other unionized unsworn employees at the police department pilus an amount
equal to the City’s contribution for dental insurance coverage for City merit employees.
In no instance shall the City’s contribution exceed the actual cost of the employee’s
health insurance plan.

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For the purpose of illustration, the City would make the following contributions effective
upon approval of this collective bargaining agreement:

One person plan: $575.51 + $52.77 = $628.28 per month
Two person plan: $1,161.70 + $99.63 = $1,261.33 per month
Family plan: $1,553.98 + $99.63 = $1,653.61 per month

Employee shall be responsible for the balance of any premium not covered by the City’s
contributions.

Should the Union vote to have its members participate in the City offered health care
plans, the employees shall contribute the same percentage of the premiums as contributed
by a majority of City employees on those plans as well as being responsible for all co-
pays and deductibles for which the majority of City employees are responsible for under
the offered health care plans.

The health insurance through Northern New England Benefit Trust shall only be
available to current members that are enrolled in the City of Nashua health insurance
plans or employees hired after the date of ratification of this Agreement. In the event of a
spouse’s death, divorce, or a job loss resulting in a member’s loss of health insurance
coverage under that spouse’s plan, the member shall be allowed to join Northern New
England Benefit Trust.

Alligiant Care shall retain the right to modify said Plan should experience become
unmanageable.

Upon retirement, members shall be entitled to enroll in the City’s health and dental plans
so that they will receive the same benefits as other similarly situated retired City
employees.

LIFE INSURANCE

Full-time employees and other employees working a regular schedule of at least 30 hours
per week are eligible to participate in the city's group term life insurance benefit. The
benefit is equal to one and one-half times the annual basic rate of pay of each employee.
If an employee elects to participate, the City will pay 100% of the premium cost. This
benefit also provides for optional term life insurance and is 100% employee paid. The
benefit amounts are determined by the insurance carrier, and the cost of optional
coverage is determined by your age.

SHORT TERM DISABILITY COVERAGE

The City of Nashua will offer Short Term Disability coverage to all employees covered
under this CBA. Participation in this program will be completely optional and funded
entirely at the employee’s expense.

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