Demotion may be used for disciplinary purposes in appropriate instances. In the event
of suspension, demotion, or discharge, the reasons for the action taken will be given in
writing to the employee within 24 hours.
It is understood that the severity of any particular infraction may warrant deviation from
the aforementioned steps.
the employee may retake the test at their own expense. If an employee does not pass the test for
the CNG Fuel Inspection Certification, one time per employee, the City will provide and pay for
an employee’s second testing if the second test is taken within 6 months of their prior test.
Once the employee obtains the certification, and for as long as they hold a valid certification,
they shall receive an increase in their hourly wage of $0.50.
Employees with the Certification are required to perform CNG Fuel System Inspections when
assigned.
Effective July 1, 2022, remove the lowest step from all grades on the compensation grids and add
one additional step at the top of all grades on the compensation grids with a 2% increase from the
prior step.
Eligible employees who receive a satisfactory job evaluation on June 30, 2023 will receive a one
step increase on July 1, 2023.
Effective July 1, 2023, increase the compensation grids by 0.5%, with all employees on the grids
receiving the corresponding increase as of July 1, 2023 or date of hire, whichever is later.
Article 37
Wages
Employees hired on or before August 31, 2014 in grades 5 and higher shall use the compensation
grids in Appendix D.
Employees hired after August 31, 2014 and all employees in grades 1-4 shall use the
compensation grids in Appendix D-1.
Employees will receive a one step increase on July 1, 2020. Only employees who are active
employees on the date when cost items receive final approval are eligible to receive this increase.
Article 33
Travel
Occasionally employees travel as part of their duties. When the need for travel occurs the City
shall pay all cost related to the travel consistent with the City’s travel policy. Cost shall include,
but not be limited to: transportation cost [plane, train, automobile rental [if required],
automobile at the prescribed mileage rate, etc.], meals including tax and tip, lodging
[including all taxes and a five (5) minute phone call home each night] and other reasonably related
miscellaneous expenses.
Article 32
Mileage Reimbursement
Use of City owned vehicles
If you are assigned a City-owned vehicle and are allowed to take the vehicle home at night and
on weekends, the Internal Revenue Service has ruled that the personal use of the city owned
vehicle,
that is commuting back and forth to work and any other non-work use, is subject to
federal withholding and social security tax, where applicable. This rule does not apply to
emergency vehicles specifically police and fire vehicles.
In the event that the city employees represented by AFSCME opt to change their pension plan
for new hires to join the state plan, or if the current DPW system is changed [for new hires]
by ordinance, the Union agrees to meet with the City and discuss implementation of the said
changes.
Article 29
Military Service
Effective July 1, 2021, employees may elect to enroll in a “High Option” dental plan offered by
the City. The employee shall be responsible for paying the full additional premium cost for the
High Option Plan.
Regular part time employees working a minimum of 20 hours per week are covered by the
provisions of this article 24 on a pro rata basis. The proration is based on the ratio the
employee’s regular weekly work hours are to 40 hours. The proration applies to the City’s
premium contribution.
Article 25
Life Insurance
HMO Co-pays and Deductibles:
The HMO Plan shall have the following co-pays and deductibles:
(a) Twenty Dollars ($20.00) per medical visit;
(b) One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) per emergency room visit;
(c) Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00) Per Person, Five Hundred Dollars
($500.00) Per 2 Person/Family Inpatient/Outpatient Facility Deductible; and
(d) Three Tier Pharmacy Benefit of $5/$15/$35 ($5/$30/$70 Mail Order).
Effective July 1, 2021, the HMO Plan shall have the following co-pays and deductibles:
comparable, the grievance shall not be subject to the grievance procedure and shall be
submitted directly for arbitration no later than thirty (30) days after the Union is notified of the
proposed change to the comparable plan. The grievance shall be heard in an expedited manner. The
decision of the arbitrator shall be binding on both parties.
