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ORDINANCE 2020-4
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING FIRST RESPONDER COVID-19 BENEFIT
WHEREAS,the novel coronavirus disease 2019, (COVID-19) has quickly spread across the
country, posing great risk to parts of our community and creating a Public Health Emergency;
WHEREAS, the Center for Disease Control and local health officials recommend self-
quarantine at home for anyone who has symptoms of COVID-19 in order to slow or stop the spread
of the virus;
WHEREAS, on March 6, 2020, Governor Eric Holcomb declared that a public health
emergency exists throughout the State of Indiana as a result of COVID-19, and has issued subsequent
Orders and Directives, some of which give local law enforcement agencies the responsibility of
enforcement of the Orders and Directives;
WHEREAS, public health and safety protocols have already been established whereby
certain Police and Fire personnel must wear prescribed personal protective gear during their daily job
functions due to the dangerous and highly contagious nature of the COVID-19 disease.
WHEREAS, it is imperative, due to the need to protect both public health and public safety
that Police Officers and Firefighters be present at their jobs during this time of crisis and cannot
work from their homes and must interact with the public during this public health crisis, placing
themselves at higher risk of contracting COVID-19;
WHEREAS, Police Officers and Firefighters are exempt, under City of Greencastle
Ordinance 2020-3 from the ability to take Family and Medical Leave Act leave to care for children
out of school or day care, as is afforded to other employees;
WHEREAS, the City believes that additional benefits should be provided to those
employees who are in the most vulnerable positions, but that are vital to the fight against
COVID-19 and all of its effects and consequences.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF GREENCASTLE hereby establishes a temporary First Responder COVID-19 Benefit,
during the public health emergency,as follows:
1. Each Firefighter shall receive a First Responder COVID-19 Benefit in the amount of$100.00
per full shift worked;
2. Each Police Officer shall receive a First Responder COVID-19 Benefit in the amount of
$71.43 per full shift worked;
3. Payments for the First Responder Benefit shall be paid from Fund 242. Riverboat Revenue
Fund;
4. The First Responder COVID-19 Benefit shall continue until such time as the Governor of the
State of Indiana determines that the State is no longer or under a Public Health Emergency or
until repealed by the Common Council,whichever occurs first; and,
5. This Ordinance,and payment hereunder, shall take effect on Saturday,March 28, 2020.
This Ordinance hereby amends any sections of the City of Greencastle Employee Handbook or any
other City Ordinance,Resolution,policy or procedure which is in conflict with this Ordinance. All
other terms and provisions within the Employee Handbook shall remain in full force and effect.
PASSED AND RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Greencastle at its
Emergency Meeting this 2-S*` day of tv1A Q-C.41 , 2020.
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENCASTLE, INDIANA
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