Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that an ordinance adopted by the City Council on March 27, 2024, and signed by the Mayor on March 28, 2024, authorizing the amendment to Section 4-A of the CSEA Memorandum of Agreement - entitled "Clothing Allowance," be and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE AMENDMENT
OF SECTION 4-A. OF THE CSEA MEMORANDUM OF
AGREEMENT - ENTITLED "CLOTHING ALLOWANCE"
Whereas, the Department of Public Safety of the City of Mount Vernon recognizes the need to amend Section 4-A. of the current Memorandum of Agreement ("MOA") between the City of Mount Vernon and the Civil Service Employee Association, Inc. ("CSEA"), entitled "Clothing Allowance"; and
Whereas, the proposed amendment seeks to include the title of Fire Inspectors in the Fire Department as eligible recipients of the clothing allowance stipulated in the MOA; and
Whereas, the Fire Inspectors, who have been employed with the City since March 2023 and pay union dues, are required to wear uniforms in their positions; and
Whereas, it is necessary to formalize this amendment to ensure equitable treatment of all eligible members of the City's workforce; and
Section 1. Amendment of Section 4-A. of the CSEA Memorandum of Agreement. The City Council of Mount Vernon hereby amends Section 4-A. of the current CSEA Memorandum of Agreement entitled "Clothing Allowance" to include Fire Inspectors in the Fire Department as eligible recipients of the clothing allowance as follows:
"Section 4.- Clothing Allowance:
A. An annual clothing allowance of $750.00 shall be paid to employees in the following titles and also add the title of "Fire Inspectors" as indicated below:
* Animal Warden
* Assistant Animal Warden
* Fire Mechanic
* Garage Superintendent
* Ordinance Officer
* Parking Enf...
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