HomeMy Public PortalAboutAddendum No. 1 to Contract No. 012-2013 - Fire Department - 1-1-13 - 12-31-14AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA
AND
RICHMOND PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS, INC.
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS
AFL-CIO
LOCAL 1408
JANUARY 01, 2013
THROUGH
DECEMBER 31, 2014
Contract No. 12-2013 —Amendment No. 1
INDEX
ARTICLE
1
UNION AND CITY RELATIONSHIP
PAGE 1
ARTICLE
2
UNION RECOGNITION
PAGE
1
ARTICLE
3
DEFINITIONS
PAGE
1
ARTICLE
4
MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
PAGE
2
ARTICLE
5
UNION MEMBERSHIP SECURITY
PAGE
2
ARTICLE
6
PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS
PAGE
3
ARTICLE
7
DISCRIMINATION
PAGE
3
ARTICLE
8
PERMITTED ATTENDANCE ON DUTY
PAGE
3
ARTICLE
9
UNION BUSINESS AND FIREFIGHTER'S
PAGE
3
RIGHTS
ARTICLE
10
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
PAGE
4
ARTICLE
11
WORK WEEK/WORK FORCE PLANNING
PAGE
5
ARTICLE
12
HOLIDAYSBIRTHDAY/PERSONAL DAYS
PAGE
6
ARTICLE
13
EXCHANGE OF WORK TIME
PAGE
7
ARTICLE
14
COMPANY AND PLATOON EXCHANGE
PAGE
7
ARTICLE
15
PERSONAL ARTICLES
PAGE
7
ARTICLE
16
FIRE HOUSE MAINTENANCE
PAGE
7
ARTICLE
17
BULLETIN BOARD SPACE AND
PAGE
7
UNION MEETING SPACE
ARTICLE
18
NEGOTIATIONS
PAGE
8
ARTICLE
19
CALL BACK/OVERTIME
PAGE
8
ARTICLE
20
CLOTHING ALLOWANCE
PAGE
8
ARTICLE
21
STATION FACILITIES AND
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9
SUPPLIES
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ARTICLE
22
RULES AND REGULATIONS
PAGE 9
ARTICLE
23
PREVAILING RIGHTS
PAGE 9
ARTICLE
24
SAVINGS CLAUSE
PAGE 10
ARTICLE
25
BINDING AGREEMENT
PAGE 10
ARTICLE
26
EDUCATION INCENTIVE
PAGE 10
ARTICLE
27
VACATIONS
PAGE 11
ARTICLE
28
MEDICAL INSURANCE
PAGE 12
ARTICLE
29
SENIORITY, PROMOTIONS/DEMOTIONS
PAGE 14
ARTICLE
30
PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS/
PHYSICAL ABILITY
PAGE 15
ARTICLE
31
NO STRIKE CLAUSE, LOCKOUT
PAGE 16
OR REDUCTIONS
ARTICLE
32
WAGES
PAGE 17
ARTICLE
33
SHIFT TRAINERS
PAGE 17
ARTICLE
34
LIGHT DUTY/LIMITED DUTY
PAGE 18
ARTICLE 35
EFFECTIVE DATE AND DURATION
PAGE 20
PROFESSIONAL NEGOTIATION CONTRACT
THIS AGREEMENT, executed as of the 1s' day of January, 2014, although signatures may be
subsequently affixed, is between the City of Richmond, Indiana, (hereinafter referred to as "City") and the
Richmond Professional Firefighters, Inc., Local 1408 of the International Association of Firefighters AFL-
CIO, on behalf of those members of the Richmond Fire Department, (hereinafter referred to as the
"Union").
WHEREAS, the members of the Fire Department of the City of Richmond, Indiana are
engaged in providing an essential public service to the community which affects the
health, safety, comfort, and general well-being of the citizens of said City; and
WHEREAS, a majority of the members of said Fire Department belong to and actively
support the said Union and its policy; and
WHEREAS, the Parties desire to set forth in writing the City's administrative policy in
dealing with the Union, and the terms and conditions of employment for the
Firefighters during the term of this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the terms and conditions contained herein, including the
above recitals, the parties agree to the following which shall be binding upon the City and all Firefighters.
ARTICLE 1
THE UNION AND CITY RELATIONSHIP
The Union and the City agree to cooperate fully for harmonious relations, good working
conditions, fair and impartial discipline and efficient fire -fighting service for the citizens of the City of
Richmond, Indiana.
ARTICLE 2
UNION RECOGNITION
The City hereby recognizes that the Union represents a majority of the firefighters of the City.
The City, therefore, recognizes the Union as the sole and exclusive bargaining agent for all firefighters (as
defined in Article 3 hereof) of the City in all matters pertaining to rate of pay, wages, hours of employment
and other conditions of employment of said employees, and further agrees to bargain with no other such
agent for said employees during the life of this Agreement.
ARTICLE 3
DEFINITIONS
The term "Bargaining Unit", "Employee", "Firefighter(s)", or member of the Fire Department
wherever used in this agreement shall apply to all personnel in the Fire Department, but shall exclude the
following who shall not be covered by this Agreement (provided, the following who are members of the
Union shall not be excluded for purposes of Article 28 (B) and Article 30):
(a)
Fire Chief
(b)
Assistant Fire Chief
(c)
Battalion Chief
(d)
Deputy Chief of Operations
(e)
Deputy Chief of EMS
(f)
Deputy Chief of Fire Prevention
(g)
Inspection Specialist
(h)
Secretarial/Clerical
As used in this Agreement, the term "Fire Chief' or "Chief' shall mean the Chief of the Fire
Department or, in his absence, his authorized representative by established chain of command.
As used in this Agreement, the term "Supervisor" shall mean a Lieutenant, Engineer/Driver-
Operator or Firefighter II (with five (5) or more years of service with the Richmond Fire Department)
having a State Master Certification in Tactics, Inspection and Investigation or a Lieutenant,
Engineer/Driver-Operator or Firefighter II (with five (5) or more years of service with the Richmond Fire
Department) having met and been certified by the State of Indiana to have met NFPA Fire Officer One
requirements or any Lieutenant "Grandfathered" to that current rank. After December 31, 2000, any
member not already eligible to work as a "Supervisor' with five (5) or more years of service with the
Richmond Fire Department shall be required to complete course work and hold Certification by the State
of Indiana as Fire Officer I and II and EMT prior to working as a "Supervisor" or being eligible for
promotion to Lieutenant.
As used in this Agreement, the term "Certified Firefighter" is a Firefighter who has been certified
to drive and operate specific apparatus based upon Richmond Fire Department's Certification, which is
based upon NFPA 1002.
As used in this agreement, the term "Training Committee" refers to a committee made up of five
members of the Richmond Fire Department, (two from the Bargaining Unit, two from the Chiefs office and
the fifth being chosen and agreed upon annually by the four). The parties agree to place a high priority
on a quality training program for all fire department personnel who are and who may be assigned to the
prevention and suppression of fires. The responsibility of this committee will be to assure a continuous
training program for both new and seasoned Firefighters. The training will be directly under the direction
of the Chief of Operations and administered with the assistance of the "Shift Trainers".
As used in this agreement, the term "Temporary Assignment" shall mean that the temporary
movement of personnel shall not be for more than ninety (90) calendar days in any given 365 day period.
The member displaced by such a temporary assignment shall not be the subject of such assignment
more than once in a calendar year. This does not apply to the Chiefs movement of personnel for
betterment of the department.
As used in this Agreement, the term "Station Dress" consists of three (3) uniform pants, three (3)
uniform shirts, three (3) uniform T-shirts and three (3) uniform sweatshirts.
ARTICLE 4
MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
The Union recognizes the statutory procedures outlining the authority of the various Departments,
officials, and employees of the City as well as the specific right of the Fire Chief and the Board of Public
Works and Safety to hire, discipline, transfer, promote, demote, suspend, and discharge, as well as to
direct the working force of the Richmond Fire Department, subject to the procedures as hereinafter set
forth concerning the grievance procedure and seniority.
ARTICLE 5
UNION MEMBERSHIP SECURITY
All Employees who are covered by this Agreement, who are members of the Union, shall pay
Union dues. Non-members may be assessed a service charge to the Union, in an amount equal to their
fair share of negotiations and costs associated with defending this contract.
All new Firefighters, after expiration of the probationary period, who are hired on or after the date
of the execution of the agreement shall be required, as a condition of their employment, to either become
members of the Union, or, in the alternative, pay a service charge to the Union in an amount equal to their
fair share of costs associated with negotiations and defending this contract.
ARTICLE 6
PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS
The City will honor individual authorizations to deduct dues or service charges in an amount as
established by the membership of the Union, voluntarily executed by the Employee, provided the same
conforms to applicable law and provided further that such authorization may be revoked by the Employee
upon written notice to the City and the Union of the Employee's desire to do so. The Union shall maintain
a file of such authorizations and shall provide copies of the same to the City upon request.
ARTICLE 7
DISCRIMINATION
The City agrees not to discriminate against any Firefighter for any reason according to all
Federal, State and Local laws.
ARTICLE 8
PERMITTED ATTENDANCE ON DUTY
Firefighters, while on duty, shall be permitted to attend meetings between the Board of Works and
Safety when there is Fire Department business on the agenda, this shall be limited to those members
directly involved in said Fire Department Business as certified by the Chief. Firefighters directly involved,
as certified by the Chief, may also attend any meetings that are part of the grievance procedure.
Firefighters on duty who are certified to the Chief by the Union President as being members of the Union
Negotiations Team shall be permitted to attend scheduled meetings with representatives of the City.
Firefighters serving on such boards or committees of the Union, certified to the Chief by the Union
President, shall be permitted to attend meetings of such boards or committees as have been reasonably
scheduled and advance notification given to the Chief. Firefighters on duty shall remain in service while
attending any such meetings.
ARTICLE 9
UNION BUSINESS & FIREFIGHTER'S RIGHTS
SECTION I — Union Business
A. A maximum of three (3) Firefighters shall be afforded time off with pay to attend the State
Convention of the Union; and a maximum of two (2) Firefighters shall be afforded time off with pay to
attend the National Convention of the Union, said Firefighters having been certified to the Chief by the
Union President at least fourteen (14) days in advance of such conventions. Such time off with pay shall
be limited to the Firefighter's normal duty days which occur during the regularly scheduled sessions of
such conventions, and shall not include travel days.
The Union shall submit to the Chief a written report and provide handouts issued at such
conventions for the City's copying purposes, of information learned or discussed which is of general
informative nature beneficial to the City, for any such convention for which time off has been granted.
B. Additionally, the Union President and one (1) designee shall be granted time off with pay to
attend classes or seminars on negotiations and how to conduct business for the Union. There is to be a
maximum of one (1) class or seminar allowed per year.
C. Upon reasonable notice to the City's designated management representative of at least twenty
four (24) hours (unless circumstances preclude such 24 hours notice, in which case the City shall be
given reasonable notice under the prevailing circumstances), Union representatives who are not regular
employees may have access to areas of City owned or occupied property generally restricted to the
public for purpose of conducting Union business. The Union representative shall identify the area of
requested access and shall state the reason for the requested access. A representative of the City
management may escort the Union representative to such non-public area and may remain with the
representative during his/her presence in that area, except during those times when the Union
representative is engaged in private conversation with a bargaining unit member. Access under this
section shall be carried out in accordance with the City's applicable safety policies. Such access shall not
constitute an unreasonable interference or disruption of the conducting of regular business operations in
or on the area of special access.
SECTION II — Rights of Firefighters
A. If a Firefighter is charged with a crime for conduct occurring during the course of the Firefighter's
duties with the City and such conduct was at the express direction of the Firefighter's supervisor or other
member of City management in a situation wherein such City management members are not also
criminally charged, then the City shall provide a Firefighter a defense to such action by an attorney
selected by the City. The City shall also indemnify the Firefighter for any such fine that might be imposed
as a result.
B. A firefighter who is not on duty shall not be subject to discipline without pay or loss of rank for off -duty
behavior or activity unless it results in a criminal conviction or plea, or adversely affects the fulfillment of
the Firefighter's work responsibility. However, a Firefighter may be subject to discipline where a
Firefighter is suspended, with or without pay, pending resolution of criminal charges for alleged activity
that occurred while the Firefighter was off -duty. If said member has been suspended without pay and is
exonerated of all criminal charges member will be awarded all due back pay.
ARTICLE 10
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
The grievance procedure for Firefighters shall consist of three (3) steps outlined in the following
procedure. Each step and each time limit is mandatory and non waivable by any party.
Step One — all grievances must be filed in writing within ten (10) administrative working days of
the event or occurrence forming the basis for the grievance, and shall be settled within ten (10)
administrative working days, by direct meeting and contact between the employee and Local Steward, if
requested by said employee, and the employee's Lieutenant, and if the Lieutenant so desires, the
Battalion Chief for the particular employee. This step must take place with an officer of high enough rank
that has the authority to resolve a grievance.
Step Two — if the grievance is not satisfactorily settled by completion of the first step outlined
above, then the complaint of the employee shall be presented to the Fire Chief in written form within ten
(10) regular office days after the initial meeting between the employee and the parties as provided in step
one. The complainant shall describe, in detail, the nature of the alleged violation, e.g.: violation of this
Agreement, of SOP, etc; and why the employee believes it is a violation.
The Fire Chief shall thereupon arrange a meeting with the aggrieved employee, his or her Union
Representative , any witnesses, and/or any representative said employee may select to help present his
or her case, which said meeting shall not be later than ten (10) regular office days after the Fire Chief has
received the grievance. Answers to any grievance by the Chief shall be made in writing to the Union
within ten (10) regular office days after said meeting. This Union must reply in writing within ten (10)
regular office days thereafter as to what action, if any, it intends to take. At all times, through the above
two stages, both parties shall acknowledge in some form, that the grievance procedure steps are being
taken.
Step Three — if a satisfactory settlement is not reached through completion of step two above
described, then said grievance shall be forwarded within thirty (30) administrative working days to the
Board of Public Works and Safety of the said City in written form, and within Fourteen (14) administrative
working days after receiving said grievance, the Board of Public Works and Safety shall hold a final
meeting between the said Board, the aggrieved employee, and the Union Grievance Committee,
witnesses, and/or any representative said employee may select to help present his case. The Board shall
make final answer within twenty-one (21) administrative working days after said final meeting. This does
not preclude the aggrieved employee's rights to initiate civil action.
ARTICLE 11
WORK WEEK / WORK FORCE PLANNING
Each Firefighter shall be regularly assigned to an average fifty-six (56) hour work week.
Engine companies will be assigned a Lieutenant/Supervisor, an Engineer/Driver or Certified Firefighter
and minimum of one (1) Firefighter, to remain in service Engine Companies will have a
Lieutenant/Supervisor, an Engineer/Driver or Certified Firefighter and one (1) Firefighter. Rescue will be
assigned two (2) personnel being a Lieutenant/Supervisor, and Engineer/Driver or Certified Firefighter.
All BLS (Basic Life Support) Squads will be assigned two(2) personnel, both being a minimum EMT
certified. All ALS (Advanced Life Support) Squads will be assigned two (2) personnel, at least one (1)
being Paramedic Certified, and the other a minimum of EMT Certified. The Richmond Fire Department
shall consist of three (3) platoons and the City hereby agrees not to increase or decrease the number of
platoons during the duration of this Agreement.
The full force of the Firefighters Bargaining Unit shall consist of at least seventy-two (72) members
covered by this Agreement as shown below:
18 Lieutenants
18 Engineers
36 Firefighters
Due to anticipated changes in manning of the Richmond Fire Department units designated as "Squad" or
"Squads" , rank will no longer apply to future staffing. The numbers in reference to Lieutenants,
Engineers and Firefighters above is a target to be reached over time through attrition of current members
holding the ranks Lieutenant and Engineer on "Squad". This attrition of current will take place through
current "Squad" personnel bidding off of the unit or retiring from the Department. The current numbers as
of 2009 Agreement, (21 Lieutenants, 21 Engineers and 30 Firefighters), will reach the above numbers,
(18 Lieutenants, 18 Engineers, 36 Firefighters), over time by the natural process of attrition through the
bid process. All members assigned to "Squad" or "Squads" shall be qualified firefighters and members of
the Richmond Fire Department, covered under this agreement no later than January 1st , 2015.
The squads will be bid out. If there are open positions on the Squad after they are bid out, the least
senior members will be assigned to the un-bid positions, where they will remain until new members are
hired. When a new member is hired, the most senior of the assigned members on a Squad will be given
a choice of remaining on the unit or moving to another apparatus. Probationary members will be
assigned to Squads when hired and will remain on these units until there are enough members with less
seniority to fill Squad positions.
Paramedics will be assigned to Squads and remain on these units until there are enough paramedics with
less seniority to make it possible to move to another apparatus. (This provision will supersede Article 3
"Temporary Assignment" for Paramedics only.)
When vacancies occur, on the department, the Chief shall proceed immediately to fill the
vacancies pursuant to a Resolution of the Board of Works and Safety dated July 11, 1985, allowing
vacancies to be filled within forty-five (45) days after the official open date of the vacancy. Any new
apparatus, with the exception of squads, or positions created within the Department that is not considered
a management position shall be negotiated with the union prior to implementation, any such non-
management positions will become part of the bargaining unit.
As of the effective date of this agreement, the City agrees not close any Firehouse or Apparatus
and to maintain staffing at its current level. However, the City and the Richmond Professional
Firefighter's Union agree to reopen this language to address and resolve this issue within the Fire
Department caused by bonafide budgetary constraints.
ARTICLE 12
PAID HOLIDAYS/BIRTHDAY
All members of the Richmond Professional Firefighters, Inc. agree there will be no paid holidays, if the
Council approves the City Administration's proposal to add $3,100.00 to the base wages of a firefighter.
However, if City Council rejects the City's proposal to include $3,100.00 in the base wages of a firefighter
effective January 1, 2014 the base wage will revert to the 2013 base wage($39,912.94) and holiday pay
will be reinstated. Then members of the Richmond Professional Firefighters, Inc. will be given the stipend
approved by City Council for civilian employees.
Also, each Firefighter shall be granted one (1) duty day off per year with pay in observance of his/her
Birthday. This duty day off must be chosen at the time of the drawing of vacations. Firefighters will not
be granted this time off while three (3) Firefighters are off on vacation unless approved by the Fire Chief.
Each Firefighter shall be allowed up to five (5) personal days. Personal days must meet the following
criteria:
As per Agreement, the personal days are limited to no more than five (5) per person per year. Personal
days that are not used shall not be carried over to the next year.
A personal day may not be requested more than thirty (30) days in advance with final approval given
twenty (20) days prior to requested date. An effort is to be made by said member to give at least twelve
(12) hours notice prior to the duty day requested. Any personal day requested with less than twelve (12)
hours prior to the duty day will be handled by the Chiefs Office.
Personal days shall not be allowed on the following holidays: New Years Day, Easter, Memorial Day,
Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Years Eve.
A personal day may be paid back by using vacation days ( if the day requested requires overtime or
results in overtime for the City, the day paid back must alleviate overtime and may have to be
rescheduled. Time for said personal day will be recorded on the member's original scheduled work day,
pay back time will be noted but not recorded on the time cycle sheet.
A personal day shall not be granted if it creates more than four (4) people off duty. No more than three
(3) people shall be off on personal day per day.
Any member granted a personal day must notify the Chief within seven (7) days as to which day they will
pay back or the Chiefs representative may assign member date of pay back giving the member two or
more dates to choose from, with no compulsory date resulting in less than ten (10) days notification. No
compulsory date will require the member to work seventy-two (72) consecutive hours or during a
scheduled vacation.
Personal days shall not be used for the purpose of fulfilling exchange of time obligations.
At no time shall a member owe the Fire Department more than two (2) unscheduled payback days.
When paying back personal days, the member paying back the day will be assigned at the Chiefs
discretion.
Firefighters are allowed to bank vacation days up to five (5) to use within the guidelines of Article 12.
Note: The intent of these guidelines is to insure that no more than four (4) members are scheduled to be
off on any Trick for any reason. These guidelines will also insure that the use of personal days will not
increase the overtime for filling the day by day minimum manning position throughout the year. The Fire
Chief will be responsible for clarification of any ambiguity or interpretation of these guidelines or
clarification of the general use of the personal days to insure the intent is met. It is not the sole
responsibility of the Fire Chief to monitor these guidelines.
If staffing needs change for any reason the Chief reserves the right to suspend or eliminate the
use of personal days.
ARTICLE 13
EXCHANGE OF WORK TIME
All personnel exchanging time shall be certified/qualified to work the requested exchange
position.
Exchange of time shall be subject to the approval of the company officer and final approval by the
Battalion Chief, with approvals and denials to be in writing and no limitation placed on the number of
exchanges.
ARTICLE 14
COMPANY AND PLATOON EXCHANGE
Firefighters of the same rank shall have the right to exchange platoons and company
assignments, and upon mutual consent of both Firefighters involved, shall present such requests in
writing to the Fire Chief, who shall grant such requests in writing within seven (7) calendar days when, in
the opinion of the Fire Chief, the exchange does not interfere with the operation of the Fire Department or
undermine (skirt) the bid system.
ARTICLE 15
PERSONAL ARTICLES
The City shall repair or replace eyeglasses, hearing aids and dental appliances broken or lost in
the line of duty, as certified by the Firefighters Lieutenant and/or Battalion Chief; but shall not pay for re-
examination. The City shall repair or replace personal watches broken or lost in the line of duty, up to a
maximum value of fifty dollars ($50.00).
ARTICLE 16
FIRE HOUSE MAINTENANCE
No Firefighter shall be required to perform any major maintenance on any City facility, equipment
or improvements, including but not limited to painting the exterior of buildings, roofing of buildings, making
structural changes, paving, or pouring of concrete. The City shall provide suitable painting apparel when
painting is required.
ARTICLE 17
BULLETIN BOARD SPACE AND UNION MEETING SPACE
The City agrees to provide adequate space in each Firehouse for the Union to hang a bulletin
board for the Union notices, information, etc.
When requested, and subject to availability and prior approval of a designated member of City
management, the City shall provide the Union with meeting space in locations customarily used for
employee meetings.
The City also agrees that Firefighters on duty be allowed to attend Union meetings and Union
functions but must remain in service.
ARTICLE 18
NEGOTIATIONS
After an agreement has been reached between the Union and the City on matters pertaining to
wages, working conditions, and fringe benefits, neither party shall thereafter alter or change the
agreement, including the presenting of the City's budget to the Common Council. In the event a contract
has not been agreed upon after the current contract has expired, the City and Union agree to adhere to
the terms of the expired contract up to eighteen (18) months as long as both parties continue to meet and
movement and progress are continuing.
ARTICLE 19
CALL BACK/OVERTIME
Any Firefighter shall be subject to being called back to perform services under emergency
conditions as deemed necessary by the Fire Chief or other designated officer. Payment of overtime when
earned for emergency call-back or other overtime service shall be paid at the rate of time and one half the
Employee's normal hourly rate.
For purposes of being paid overtime, hours (or days) spent on work related education or
scheduled vacation will apply to the necessary Fair Labor Standards Act hours requirement. Stated
otherwise, if a Firefighter's monthly duty mandatory minimum time is met either through work, vacation, or
schooling, and the Firefighter is called back for an additional day, overtime pay will apply to that day. This
procedure will also apply if "sick time" is part of the monthly time calculated, with the exception that if the
sick day is the work day immediately before or after the extra day worked, the overtime pay will not apply
to that extra day.
ARTICLE 20
CLOTHING ALLOWANCE
The City shall provide and/or replace to members of the Fire Department equipment necessary to
perform their duties, in accordance with I.C. 36-8-4-4(a).
The City shall provide protective clothing as required by OSHA (currently: helmet, turnout coat,
gloves). The City shall also provide to members badges, name bars, bunker pants, bunker (night) boots,
suspenders, nomex hoods, and flashlights. All items provided by the City shall remain property of the
City and subject to the provisions of I.C. 36-8-4-4(b). The City reserves the right to require the use by
members of items so provided under specified circumstances.
Any changes in uniform patches or insignia must be approved by a majority vote of the Union
membership.
Additionally, clothing/uniform/equipment items to be provided by the City shall be ordered only
upon approval of the Board of Public Works and Safety of the City.
The City shall pay to each member annually the sum of $700.00, in a separate check from
wages, for the purchase and maintenance of uniforms and clothing; such payment to be made annually
no later than the first day of April. In the event any Firefighter shall separate employment from the
department for any reason before the end of the year, any clothing allowance received shall be
reimbursed to the City by the Firefighter on a pro-rata basis, and any clothing allowance not yet paid by
the City shall be paid by the City to the Firefighter on a pro -rats basis. If Firefighters are required as a
result of government or department regulation or action to change station dress, the cost in excess of
station dress as worn at the time of this Agreement shall be paid by the City. Clothing type and make
shall be approved by the Chiefs office and clothing committee but may be purchased from any vendor
carrying said uniform at the employee's discretion.
The City shall provide all probationary Firefighters with their clothing needs during the
probationary period and shall also pay them a $400.00 clothing allowance. The allowance will be pro-
rated over twenty-six (26) pays during the probationary period. Upon becoming a permanent Firefighter,
such employee shall also receive a pro -rated portion of the annual $700.00 normal clothing allowance to
cover the balance of the year in which his probationary status ends.
ARTICLE 21
STATION FACILITIES AND SUPPLIES
The City agrees to provide facilities and a reasonable amount of equipment to enable Firefighters
on duty to prepare and serve meals to other Firefighters on duty. The City also agrees to provide dish
soap, dish towels, dish cloths, oven cleaner, wax, window cleaner, etc., to facilitate cleaning of
housekeeping equipment. The personnel at each fire station shall be allowed time to go directly to the
nearest grocery store to purchase needed food and staples regardless of weather conditions.
The City agrees to provide hand soap, shower and toilet facilities at each Fire Station, to allow
Firefighters to clean up while on duty.
The City agrees to provide a bed, mattress, and pad at each fire station for the number of
Firefighters on duty.
The City agrees to furnish a telephone at each fire station that may be used by the Firefighters
while on duty for local, personal calls.
The City agrees to provide adequate locker space for each Firefighter at his assigned fire station.
Each locker shall be equipped with a lock and the key issued to the Firefighter to whom the locker is
assigned.
ARTICLE 22
RULES AND REGULATIONS
The Union agrees that its members shall comply with all Fire Department rules and regulations,
including those relating to conduct and work performance. The City agrees that Departmental rules and
regulations which affect working conditions and performance shall be subject to the grievance procedure.
Any changes in the rules and regulations which apply to working conditions of the Richmond Fire
Department shall be negotiated with the Union.
A committee to review the Rules and Regulations shall be formed and shall meet every other
year. Said committee shall consist of two (2) appointments by the Fire Chief and two (2) appointments by
the Union President. Said completion of the review and or recommended revisions shall be complete by
June 1, of every other year.
ARTICLE 23
PREVAILING RIGHTS
All rights, privileges, and working conditions enjoyed by the Firefighters at the present time, which
are not included in this Agreement, shall remain in full force, unchanged and unaffected in any manner,
during the term of the Agreement unless agreed upon by the City and Union. This includes, but is not
limited to, the current sick leave practice followed by the Department and in place prior to January, 1996.
Nothing in this Article shall prevent the exercise of management rights as recognized in Article 4
ARTICLE 24
SAVINGS CLAUSE
If any provision of this Agreement, or the application of such provisions, should be rendered or
declared invalid by any court action or by reason of any existing or subsequently enacted legislation, the
remaining parts or portion of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
ARTICLE 25
BINDING AGREEMENT
This Agreement shall be binding upon the successors and assigns of the parties hereto.
ARTICLE 26
EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE
As of January 1, 2013 only educational degrees associated with the Fire service or other
Emergency Services will receive additional compensation for degrees listed in the following paragraph.
Personnel now receiving compensation for degrees other than Fire service or other Emergency Services
educational degrees will continue to receive said compensation until the end of their employment, with the
Fire Department.
Each Firefighter having obtained the following education degrees or current certification shall
receive additional compensation as set forth, following the completion of his/her probationary period:
Associates Degree - $500.00; Bachelor Degree - $800.00; Masters Degree - $1000.00; First Responder -
$400.00; Emergency Medical Technician - $750.00; Paramedic - $1,000.00. All Emergency Medical
technicians permanently or temporarily (at least a minimum of thirty (30) calendar days, however if
assignment exceeds thirty (30) calendar days pay will be retroactive to the first day of assignment)
assigned to Squads shall receive an additional $1,100.00 per year and Paramedics permanently and/or
temporarily(at least a minimum of thirty (30) calendar days, however if assignment exceeds thirty (30)
calendar days will be retroactive to the the first day of assignment) assigned to Squads shall receive an
additional $1,700.00 per year. A Firefighter certified as a MSA (Mine Safety Appliance) Technician and
assigned by the Fire Chief to serve as the Department's "Self Contained Breathing Apparatus Specialist"
shall receive an additional $250.00. Three members appointed by the Chiefs Office as "Trick Trainers"
shall receive an additional $1,000.00. Any Firefighter who receives a second educational degree may
only receive compensation for the highest degree earned (Associates, Bachelors, or Masters).
This Compensation shall begin with the next pay period following receipt of such degree or
certification and the amount above stated shall be pro -rated over the balance of the year of which the
degree or certification is received. The said amount shall be likewise pro -rated for a probationary
member, starting with the pay period following the completion of his/her probationary period with the
exception of EMT pay for it is now a requirement of employment.
Such degrees must be granted by an educational institution approved by one of the following
regional accredited associations, which have been recognized by the Council for Higher Education
Accreditation (CHEA)
1. New England Associations of Colleges and Secondary Schools, Commission of institutions of
higher Education
2. Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. (MSA)
3. North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
4. Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
5. Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
6. Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges
and Universities.
7. Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and
Junior Colleges.
Due to past changes in the contract and State Certification process, one (1) of the following three
(3) categories must be achieved prior to being eligible to receive supervisory incentive pay. Category 1:
All Firefighters with five (5) or more years of service with the Richmond Fire Department, regardless of
rank, who have successfully completed State Master Categories in tactics, Investigation and Inspection
prior to December 31, 1997, will receive additional compensation of $150.00 for each of these Master
Categories upon completion of all three. Category 2: All firefighters with five (5) or more years of service
with the Richmond Fire Department, regardless of rank, who are certified by the State of Indiana to have
achieved NFPA Fire Officer One prior to December 31, 2000, will receive additional compensation of
$450.00. Category 3: Commencing January 1, 2001, all Firefighters with five (5) or more years of service
with the Richmond Fire Department, regardless of rank, who are certified by the State of Indiana to have
achieved NFPA Fire Officer One and Two, will receive additional compensation of $450.00 per year.
Firefighters may be compensated for one (1) category of educational incentives for supervisory
qualifications set forth in this paragraph: they cannot be compounded.
Additionally, if approved by the Chief, the City will reimburse to a Firefighter the cost of
educational courses directly related to his duties, upon the successful completion of such courses.
Successful completion, in graded course work, shall mean obtaining a grade of at least a "C" or its
equivalent. Although a school day may count toward requiring overtime pay for a particular month, the
school day itself, will not be a paid day.
ARTICLE 27
VACATIONS
The accrued length of each Firefighter's vacation will be subject to the approved schedule previously
adopted by the Board of Public Works and Safety as shown below:
Employees with 6 months seniority
3 work days
One year seniority
6 work days
Two years seniority
6 work days
Three years seniority
7work days
Four years seniority
8 work days
Five years seniority
8 work days
Six years seniority
9 work days
Seven years seniority
9 work days
Eight years seniority
10 work days
Nine years seniority
10 work days
Ten years seniority
10 work days
Eleven years seniority
10 work days
Twelve years seniority
10 work days
Thirteen years seniority
11 work days
Fourteen years seniority
11 work days
Fifteen years seniority
12 work days
Sixteen years seniority
12 work days
Seventeen years seniority
13 work days
Eighteen years seniority
13 work days
Nineteen years seniority
13 work days
Twenty years seniority
14 work days
All vacations are working days
Fire personnel changing shifts shall re -schedule their vacation time, if necessary, to insure not
more than three (3) Fire personnel are off on vacation at one time per shift.
The system that determines when a Firefighter shall receive his/her vacation is as follows:
1. The drawing for vacations shall take place in January of each year.
2. Firefighters may split their vacation not more than once.
3. Each platoon will be allowed no more than three (3) Firefighters off on vacation or birthday at a
time.
4. All personnel covered by this Agreement shall draw within their respective platoons.
5. Vacations will be granted to the Firefighter with the greatest length of service on the
Richmond Fire Department and assigned to a particular platoon. He will select his vacation first,
and commencing by seniority until, all vacation time is granted. Firefighters splitting vacation time
will be allowed one choice the first draw, and after completion of the first draw, will be allowed to
select, by seniority, their remaining vacation time.
6. Vacation time will be granted at any time between January 1, and December 31, of each year.
Any Firefighter with more than 3 work day vacation days per year shall be allowed to "sell back", on an
annual basis, up to one half of his vacation days for a sum equal to the number of days sold back times
the Firefighter's normal daily rate of pay in effect at the time of the sell back. Such option may be
exercised at any time during the year. For purposes of this paragraph, payment would be made at a
straight rate of pay.
Leaves of Absence
Any leaves of absence shall be in accordance with the Personnel Policy of the City of Richmond, Indiana
as adopted by the Board of Public Works and Safety with the authority being established by Indiana Code
excluding any reference to personal days.
ARTICLE 28
MEDICAL INSURANCE
A. Active Employee Insurance Benefits:
The City agrees to pay no less than eighty percent (80%) of the cost of an active employee's PPO
medical insurance policy including, if applicable, the premium portion that is for their spouse and
dependent children. The City shall have the right to change insurance carriers at its discretion, provided
there is no reduction in benefits. Working spouses either full-time or full-time equivalent of employees or
retirees with insurance available through their employer shall not be covered by the City's health care
insurance.
The City agrees to recognize each Union regarding insurance matters. The Unions recognized
are IAFF, FOP, AFSCME and Transit Union (referred to here after as Bargaining Units).
The City and Bargaining Units agree to recognize the following guidelines for the Health Care
Committee (Committee);
1. One (1) vote per local Union and one (1) vote for civilian employees_
2. Committee agrees to recognize one (1) member from the City Council as a liaison and they have
no voting privileges.
3. The Committee may meet at least once per month and the City will provide financial statements
for the previous month.
4. The City agrees that any funds moved out of the Health Insurance Fund, must come to the
Committee for a majority vote. The vote of the Committee will be used as a recommendation tool
to the City Council.
5. A Recording Secretary will be appointed to keep minutes of each meeting with no voting rights.
Working spouses either full-time or full-time equivalent, as defined by state law, of active
employees or retirees with Healthcare coverage available shall not be covered by the City's Healthcare
Plan.
B. Retiree Insurance Benefits:
A retiree who chooses to remain on City insurance shall be allowed to remain a part of the City's
PPO group health insurance coverage subject to the following terms and conditions. The City shall
contribute toward the health insurance premiums of an eligible retiree who chooses to remain on City
insurance subject to the following terms and conditions:
If the retiree elects to remain a part of the City's PPO Plan, the City shall charge one dollar ($1)
annually as retiree share of the premium/contribution for the retiree and spouse. The retiree may
only provide healthcare coverage for his or her spouse who existed at the time of retirement. The
premium coverage for additional dependents on the PPO Plan shall be equal to the cost of
premiums charged to other City employees with the following clarification: one (1) child shall be
equal to the single cost; two or three children shall be equal to the cost for two or three coverage,
etc.
Any spouse of a current retiree or current full time employee that has signed up for the PERF
DROP program prior to January 01, 2013 will still be eligible to remain on the City's Healthcare
Plan.
2. For purposes of retiree insurance benefits, coverage shall only be available to dependent children
of the retiree in existence at the time of retirement (or born subsequent to retirement with a
spouse in existence at the time of retirement), and not to subsequent stepchildren or natural
children born with a subsequent spouse.
3. A retiree who subsequently obtains other full-time or full-time equivalent employment, as defined
by state law in which the retiree is employed, that offers Healthcare Insurance shall not be
covered by the City of Richmond's Healthcare Plan as primary, with the City of Richmond's
Healthcare Plan as secondary, if allowed by state or federal law.
Current retirees and current full-time employees that have signed up for the PERF DROP
Program prior to January 01, 2013 will still be eligible to remain on the City's Healthcare Plan.
4. An eligible Retiree who has obtained subsequent insurance coverage through a successor
employer and later loses that coverage for any reason may re -enroll in the City's insurance plan
and be entitled to the above annual contribution toward such insurance. If the Retiree re -enrolls
during a calendar year, the City's contribution for that calendar year shall be pro -rated on a
monthly basis starting with the month that the Retiree becomes eligible for coverage under the
City's plan. All other Plan provisions, including Pre -Existing conditions, shall apply.
5. The retiree's eligibility for Retiree health insurance benefits shall continue until the Retiree or
spouse becomes eligible for Medicare coverage as prescribed by 42 U.S.C. 1395, et. seq. The
amount of the City's contributions to any retiree hereunder shall be subject to subsequent
modification through the collective bargaining process and any resulting change in the terms of
this Collective Bargaining Agreement, whether such changes occur before or after a particular
Retiree's effective date of retirement.
6. For purposes of this Article 28, an "Eligible Retiree" is defined to be any member of the Richmond
Fire Department who retires from active duty on the force, in good standing, and with twenty (20)
or more years of accredited service as recognized in the particular retirement program in which
the member is a participant[i.e. The 1937 Firefighters Pension Fund (I.C. 36-8-6-1, et-seq.) or the
1977 Police Officers' and Firefighter' Pension and Disability Fund (I.C. 36-8-8-1, et. Seq.)] or any
member who, while an active member of the force, becomes disabled as determined by the
PERF Board.
7. The insurance contribution benefits hereunder shall only be available to those Eligible retirees
whose first effective date of retirement is on or after January 1, 1996, and to those retirees and/or
dependents of a retiree who are participating in the City's group health insurance plan as of
December 31, 1995.
ARTICLE 29
SENIORITY PROMOTIONS/DEMOTIONS/LATERAL MOVES
All promotions within the Richmond Fire Department except those ranks or job classifications
specifically excluded from coverage in this Agreement shall be made in a timely fashion on a seniority
basis after adequate notice to the members.
The most senior member requesting promotion and having met all required certifications for the
appropriate classification as set out in General Administrative Rule 655 IAC 1-1 for the State of Indiana
shall receive the promotion on a probationary status.
Certification and qualification for promoting to a supervisory capacity is, a Certified Firefighter
(with five (5) or more years of service with the Richmond Fire Department) having met and been certified
by the state of Indiana to have met NFPA Fire Officer I & II requirements, Strategy And Tactics, Instructor
I , Driver/Operator and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).
Any Firefighter not meeting the above requirements, as of December 31, 2000, must have
successfully completed course work, certification requirements, and achieve certification in Fire Officer I
and Fire Officer II and EMT along with five (5) years of service with the Richmond Fire Department prior
to being eligible for work as a Supervisor or receive promotion to Lieutenant. Certification for the rank of
Engineer/Driver Operator shall be established as successful completion of State Firefighter II and
Richmond Fire Departments Engineer/Driver Operator based on NFPA 1002.
This section refers to Squad 1 or any future primary EMS apparatus (i.e. additional Squads).
Both members must possess a minimum of EMT - Basic to be able to work Squads.
Any Firefighter hired after January 1, 2001, who holds Emergency Medical Technician
Certifications must maintain their certification. All members of the department will be required to hold and
maintain, as condition of employment, the minimum certification of Emergency Medical Technician by
January 1" 2015. The only exception to this will be; any member with 20 years or more, as of January 1,
2013, will not be mandated to become EMT certified, they will be allowed the option of not becoming EMT
certified.
If, after six (6) months from time of promotion, the member receives a satisfactory review and/or
Chief does not remove said member from Classification, his/her status is said to be permanent. He/she
shall then receive his/her statutory rights.
When a member cannot successfully complete his/her probation, said member will not be able to
request promotion, in that same rank, for a period of six (6) months, during such time that member will not
be asked to work in the capacity of that rank, and said member will be given clear expectations of the
duties and responsibly for that rank as spelled out in the Department's handbooks for each rank, and a re-
evaluation process will be administered to ensure that said member is now proficient at the duties of that
rank. When a member cannot successfully complete his/her probation, the next most senior member
having met all required certifications for the appropriate classification as set out in General Administration
Rule 655 IAC 1-1 for the State of Indiana, shall be afforded the same opportunity.
Upon effective date of this Agreement, all members shall be grandfathered at the rank they hold
and promotions from the date shall be based upon the appropriate certification. Seniority bid rights shall
remain in effect until such time as all members have been given the opportunity for appropriate training.
A Training Committee shall be established consisting of representation of both the City and
Bargaining Unit to establish training to assist members of the Richmond Fire Department to meet
requirements for certification.
Moving by seniority: Whenever an opening in any job classification occurs, in any firehouse or on
any platoon, the most senior member with the necessary qualifications shall be afforded the opportunity
to fill said opening including lateral moves.
Demotions that are requested by Firefighters, including those not otherwise covered under this
Agreement, shall be deemed voluntary demotions. Voluntary demotions may be accomplished by
participation in bidding on openings covered under this Agreement. Non -bid voluntary demotions must be
requested in writing to the Fire Chief.
The Chief shall then fill the position of the Firefighter requesting demotion by bid as applicable, or
by appointment as consistent with this Agreement, at which time the Firefighter requesting the demotion
shall be afforded the opportunity to bid any opening that his seniority and qualifications allow.
Demotions that are not voluntary shall be made in accordance with state law, applicable rules and
regulations of the Department, and this Agreement, and may result in a Firefighter being returned to a
rank and pay grade other than Firefighter, in which case the Chief shall retain the right to assign such
Firefighter temporarily or permanently to such openings as exist during and after the course of the bid
system.
The Fire Chief retains the right to make such temporary assignments as he deems necessary to
adequately provide for the public safety.
Exchange of assignments by Firefighters of equal rank may be requested in writing to the Chiefs
office. The exchange will only take place if all Firefighters between the two requesting the exchange do
not desire either position.
ARTICLE 30
PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS AND PHYSICAL ABILITY
Firefighters will take physical examinations annually in accordance with OSHA, NFPA standards,
and/or other federally mandated regulations, with the cost of the exam to be paid for by the city. If the
Firefighter does not pass the physical exam, he/she will be placed on a professionally directed corrective
program, the Firefighter will be responsible for following the program. He/she shall have the option of
being placed on medical pension, (if criteria for such is met),or remain on said program until such time
that the Firefighter can pass the examination not to exceed one year. Cost of physicals required for the
Fire Pension proceedings will be paid for by the Pension Board.
Each Firefighter will be required to meet minimal yearly physical performance standards. The
performance standards will be administered on a yearly basis, any member not meeting the standards will
be placed on a corrective physical fitness program, not to exceed one year, until the standard is met. The
yearly physical evaluation will consist of job related performance tasks. A committee will be formed, made
up of two (2) persons appointed by the Fire Chief and one (1) member appointed by the Union. This
committee will make certain that said program is developed based on nationally recognized standards.
The committee's goal will be to have said standards in place as soon as fiscally possible. All members
shall participate in an initial, (practice), Richmond Physical Ability Test, (RPAT), once these standards
have been established with implementation of said standards no sooner than twelve (12) months after
initial practice RPAT. The twelve (12) month period between the practice RPAT and the actual
implementation of the RPAT will be set aside as a grace period for members to prepare to meet the
developed standards.
ARTICLE 31
NO STRIKE CLAUSE, LOCKOUT OR REDUCTIONS
The Union agrees that it shall, at no time, instigate or be party to, any strike, slowdown, or other
methods of interference to the efficient performance of the duty of the Richmond Fire Department. The
City agrees there will be no lockouts or manpower reduction by layoffs within the Fire Department.
ARTICLE 32
WAGES
The City Administration agrees to seek approval from City Council to increase the base wage of a fire-
fighter by $3,100.00 and eliminate Holiday Pay ( Article 12) as well as one (1) vacation day effective
January 1, 2014.
If the Pay Proposal is approved by the City Council the City shall pay wages to members of the
Richmond Professional Firefighter, Inc. Bargaining Unit as follows:
The annual pay for a probationary Firefighter shall be as follows:
2014
$ 38,711.65
The base pay for a Firefighter shall be as follows:
2014
Firefighter
$43,012.94
Engineer
$44,951.44
Lieutenant
$46,740.24
Fire-fighters will not receive any stipends City Council approves for other City employees for 2013
or 2014.
If Council does not pass the ordinance Firefighter wages will revert to 2013 wages and firefighters
will receive the $500.00 stipend paid to civilian employees.
LONGEVITY PAY
Longevity pay shall be calculated as follows:
Longevity pay for Firefighter's having four (4) or less years on the Department shall be as follows:
YEAR LONGEVITY PAY
1. $500.00
2. $500.00
3. $1,200.00
4. $1,200.00
Longevity pay for Firefighter's with five (5) years of service or more, shall be compensated at the
following calculated rate:
One half of One percent of base pay rate, times Years of Service, minus One year, plus
$500.00.
All longevity pay, whether calculated under paragraph A or paragraph B above, shall be paid in
26 equal installments of the year following the Firefighter's anniversary date on which he/she became
eligible for such longevity pay.
PARTIAL CONTRIBUTION BY CITY TO MEMBER'S PENSION AND DISABILITY FUND
The City shall contribute for each Firefighter as defined in Article 3 of this Agreement, a sum of
one percent (1 %) of the salary of a First Class Firefighter to the appropriate pension fund, as applicable to
that particular member, as a partial employer contribution, as contemplated by the provisions of Indiana
Code I.C. 36-8-7-8(5) or by I.C. 36-8-8-8(A). The sum of one percent (1%) contribution by the City
effectively reduces the member's contribution to the fund by one percent (1%). In addition, all employee
contributions shall be "tax deferred" pursuant to action by the City's Common Council.
The salary of a 1s' Class Firefighter with twenty (20) years longevity will be the certified salary for
figuring pension contributions.
ARTICLE 33
SHIFT TRAINERS
Shift Trainers — One member from each shift with the added responsibility of following the guidelines
provided by the Chief of Operations in regard to consistent Fire and Emergency Medical Training of each
shift of personnel. No rank will be attached to this position the member will receive a pay stipend for his
added responsibility.
Duties - Shift Trainer is responsible for development of lesson plans to follow the guidelines provided by
the Chief of Operations and Battalion Chiefs. The Shift Trainer will need to possess the ability to organize
and communicate course curricula tailored to the local Protocols and Standard Operating Procedures of
the Richmond Fire Department as well as standards set forth by the Public Safety Training Institute and
maintain necessary documentation. The Shift Trainer along with the Chief of Operations will be
responsible for providing and/or scheduling the annual minimum training for continuing
education/certifications for all members of the Richmond Fire Department.
Selection- Applications will be requested when a vacancy occurs. A member must be a member of the
shift for which he acts as Shift Trainer. The applicants education, training, experience along with his skills
and abilities will be considered. The final selection will be made from the qualified applicants by the
Richmond Fire Chief and the Richmond Fire Department Chief of Operations.
ARTICLE 34
LIGHT DUTY OR LIMITED/RESTRICTED DUTY POLICY
Light Duty:
Once a member has been released by their Physician to return to Light Duty, they may return to
work. The Chiefs office may find work or duties such as (but not limited to) answering phones, filing, data
input, etc. for the member to perform within the limitations of the Physician's orders.
Limited or Restricted Duty:
Once a member has been released by their Physician to return to Limited or Restricted Duty, they
may return to work. The Chiefs office may temporarily assign said member to duties such as Driver or
Firefighter. However, once on the emergency scene, duties will be found for you to do staying within the
limitations of the Physician's orders. These duties may include (but not limited to) Pump Operator with
Helper, Assistant Pump Operator, Safety Officer, Battalion Chief Aid, Rehab Attendant, etc.
Any member being released by their Physician to return to Light or Limited/Restricted Duty will
not exceed 365 consecutive days due to the fact that the Department does not have any permanent light
duty or limited/restricted duty positions. The Fire Chief, on a case by case basis, may consider to grant
additional time for rehabilitation of said member. If said member cannot return to full duty status,
disability pension proceedings may begin.
ARTICLE 35
EFFECTIVE DATE AND DURATION
Language in this Agreement shall be effective as of the 15` day of January 2013, and shall remain
in full force and effect through the 31" day of December 2014.
Wages and benefits in this Agreement shall be effective as of the 1s' day of January 2014, and
the City and Union agree to open contract negotiations beginning on or about February 1, 2014 for year
2015.
In the event that the parties have not reached a new agreement by the respective contract
expiration date set forth above, this agreement shall continue in full force and effect for eighteen (18)
months after the contract expiration date set forth above.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties, by their duly authorized representatives, execute this
Agreement as of the date first set forth above although signatures are affixed on the dates below.
RICHMOND PROFESSIONAL
FIREFIGHTERS, INC., LOCAL 1408
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