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 Enforcement Officers
• Parks Supervisor
• Public Works Supervisor
• Assistant Public Works Supervisor
• Sanitation Foreman
• Timekeeper
• Fire Inspectors”
Section 2. Clothing Allowance Stipend. Fire Inspectors in the Fire Department shall receive an annual stipend of $750.00 as a clothing allotment, consistent with the provisions outlined in the amended MOA.
Section 3. Implementation. This amendment shall be implemented immediately upon passage by the City Council.
Section 4. Publication and Recordkeeping. The City Clerk is hereby directed to ensure the publication and recordkeeping of this ordinance by municipal regulations.
Section 5. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.
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