G-08-02-28-10D1 - 2/28/2008 ORDINANCE NO. 10t)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1, SECTION 1.1002.1,
CODE OF ORDINANCES (1995 EDITION), CITY OF ROUND
ROCK, TEXAS, TO AMEND ASSIGNMENT PAY FOR
FIREFIGHTERS WHO PERFORM SPECIALIZED FUNCTIONS
WITHIN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT; SETTING AMOUNTS AND
CONDITIONS FOR SUCH ASSIGNMENT PAY; AND PROVIDING
FOR A SAVINGS CLAUSE AND REPEALING CONFLICTING
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS.
WHEREAS, Chapter 143 , Texas Local Government Code, Section
143 . 042 (b) allows the Round Rock City Council to authorize
assignment pay for firefighters who perform specialized
functions in the Fire Department; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 143 , Texas Local Government Code, Section
143 . 042 (c) states that such assignment pay shall be in amounts
and be payable under conditions set by ordinance, and is in
addition to the regular pay received by firefighters; and
WHEREAS, such ordinance authorizing assignment pay for
firefighters who perform specialized functions in the Fire
Department was last passed on December 7, 2006 under Ordinance
No. G-06-12-07-10B2; and
WHEREAS, it is the City' s desire and intention to
authorize and re-establish said assignment pay plan; and to
abolish assignment pay for Medical Bicycle Team personnel; and
to increase the amount of assignment pay for Fire Inspectors;
and to authorize assignment pay for firefighters assigned to
drive a fire department rescue apparatus; Now Therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND
ROCK, TEXAS:
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Ordinance No. G-06-12-07-10B2 is hereby repealed in its
entirety, and shall be replaced by the following:
I.
Section 1 . 1002 . 1 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Round Rock is hereby amended by adding the following:
1.1002.1(5) Assignment Pay Plan.
That an Assignment Pay Plan is hereby established for firefighters, and assignment pay under such plan
shall be paid in the following amounts and under the following conditions. The maximum number of
assignment pay areas allowed for any firefighter not participating as a FRAP Team member is two (2).
The maximum number of assignment pay areas for FRAP personnel is three (3).
1. Technical Rescue Personnel. The amount of$75.00 per month shall be paid to persons
assigned to a specialized Technical Rescue Team which performs technical rescues, i.e.
confined space rescue, heavy rescue, high angle rope rescue, swift water rescue, and
trench rescue.
2. Technical Rescue Team Supervisor. The amount of$200.00 per month shall be paid to
a person who supervises the Technical Rescue Team. In addition to having a mastery
of the specialized team training, the technical Rescue Team Supervisor manages all
three (3) work shifts, coordinates with outside vendors, and administers all programs
dealing with delivery of a comprehensive training and professional development
program encompassing technical rescue team goals and objectives.
3. Hazardous Materials Personnel. The amount of $75.00 per month shall be paid to
persons assigned to a specialized Hazardous Materials Response Team which identifies,
stabilizes, and mitigates the community's exposure to hazardous chemicals.
4. Hazardous Materials Response Team Supervisor. The amount of $200.00 per month
shall be paid to a person who supervises the Hazardous Materials Team. In addition to
being certified as a Hazardous Materials Technician and having a mastery of the
specialized team training, the Hazardous Materials Response Team Supervisor manages
all three (3) work shifts, coordinates with outside vendors, and administers all
programs dealing with delivery of a comprehensive training and professional
development program encompassing Hazardous Materials Team goals and objectives.
5. Air Management Personnel. The amount of $75.00 per month shall be paid to persons
assigned to a specialized Air Management Team which repairs, maintains, and annually
tests self-contained breathing apparatus in accordance with NIOSH and NFPA standards.
6. First Responder Advanced Provider (FRAP) Personnel. The amount of $100.00 per
month shall be paid to persons specially trained in medical advanced life support skills
and assigned to a specialized First Responder Advanced Provider (FRAP) Team, upon
assignment by the medical director into the FRAP-credentialing process. The amount
of $200.00 per month shall be paid to FRAP Team members upon being FRAP-
credentialed by the medical director. The amount of$300.00 per month shall be paid
to persons upon the completion of one (1) year as a credentialed FRAP Team member.
FRAP Team members, composed of paramedics and intermediates, are credentialed by
the medical director to use specialized equipment to perform advanced medical
intervention on those requiring hospital care related to medical and trauma
emergencies. Paramedics and intermediates who are not participating as FRAP Team
members shall not receive assignment pay.
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7. Emergency Medical Coordinator. The amount of$300.00 per month shall be paid to a
person serving as Emergency Medical Services Coordinator. The Emergency Medical
Coordinator coordinates with state, county, and local entities and vendors; administers
FRAP programs, First Responder Organization (FRO) programs, Medical Bicycle
Team program, and all programs associated with delivery of a comprehensive fire-
based FRAP/FRO program including emergency medical training and professional
development programs encompassing emergency medical services training, and health
and safety programs.
8. Fire Inspectors. The amount of $100.00 per month shall be paid to a person who
fulfills the assignment of Fire Inspector I, and the amount of$300.00 per month shall
be paid to a more experienced person who fulfills the assignment of Fire Inspector II.
These individuals coordinate and conduct fire and life safety inspections in occupancies
within the city, perform building plan reviews for new construction, enforce fire codes,
issue citations, and develop and maintain written records of all fire code violations.
9. Arson Investigators. The amount of $75.00 per month shall be paid to a person
assigned to a specialized Arson Investigation Team certified by the Texas Commission
of Fire Protection as an Arson Investigator.
10. Battalion Chief of Prevention (Fire Marshal). The amount of$300.00 per month shall
be paid to the Battalion Chief of Prevention (Fire Marshal) who supervises Fire
Inspectors and Arson Investigators, coordinates with outside vendors, and administers
all programs dealing with delivery of a comprehensive fire prevention and fire safety
and education program encompassing annual inspections, performs plan reviews for
new construction, enforces fire codes, issues citations, and maintains required records
and forms.
11. Training Specialist. The amount of$300.00 per month shall be paid to a person who
assists the Battalion Chief of Training with the delivery of a comprehensive fire-based
training and professional development program, encompassing hazardous materials
training, health and safety programs, and fire suppression methods.
12. Training Officer. The amount of $300.00 per month shall be paid to the Battalion
Chief of Training who supervises Training Specialists and the Emergency Medical
Coordinator, coordinates with outside vendors, and administers all programs dealing
with delivery of a comprehensive training and professional development program
encompassing emergency medical services training, fire-based training, health and
safety programs, and fire suppression methods.
13. Bilingual Support Team Personnel The amount of$100.00 per month shall be paid to
members of a team composed of persons who are working on developing fluency in
conversational Spanish and who successfully pass an annual Level 1 examination in this
area, and such team members shall handle Spanish translation responsibilities on
assigned shifts. The amount of$200.00 per month shall be paid to members of a team
composed of persons who speak conversational Spanish and who successfully pass an
annual Level 2 fluency examination, and such team members shall handle Spanish
translation responsibilities as an essential function of their employment with the City.
The Battalion Chief of Training shall be responsible for maintaining an up-to-date
roster of Fire Department Bilingual Support Team personnel, scheduling the annual
Level 1 and Level 2 examinations, and notifying the Director of Human Resources of
test outcomes and eligibility of persons to receive such assignment pay.
14. Special Projects Personnel. The amount of $300.00 per month shall be paid to a
person who is assigned by the Fire Chief to perform special projects. Assignment pay
for such projects that last for less than thirty (30) days shall be prorated at a rate of
$18.75 per hour.
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15. Emergency Preparedness Coordinator. The amount of$300.00 per month shall be paid
to a person who serves as the City's Emergency Preparedness Coordinator. the
Emergency Management Coordinator coordinates emergency preparedness issues with
federal, state, county, and local officials, maintains the City's emergency operations
plan, trains City personnel in emergency preparedness roles, exercises the City's
emergency plan and conducts drills pursuant to federal and state mandates, and has
primary responsibility for the City's preparedness to respond, mitigate, and recover
from natural and man-made disasters. This person coordinates with outside vendors,
and administers all programs dealing with delivery of a comprehensive training and
professional development program encompassing emergency preparedness.
16. Rescue Apparatus Driver. An additional five percent (5%) of base pay shall be added
to the base pay of a Fire Fighter Paramedic or EMT assigned to drive a fire department
rescue apparatus. Such additional pay will be paid only when an eligible firefighter
works in this capacity.
II.
That, in accordance with Chapter 143 , Texas Local
Government Code, Section 143 . 042 (d) , this ordinance sets
criteria that provide for payment of assignment pay only to a
firefighter in a special assignment.
That, in accordance with Chapter 143, Texas Local
Government Code, Section 143 . 042 (e) , the Fire Chief is not
eligible for the assignment pay authorized by the statute and by
this ordinance.
III.
A. All ordinances, parts of ordinances, or resolutions in
conflict herewith are expressly repealed.
B. The invalidity of any section or provision of this
ordinance shall not invalidate other sections or provisions
thereof.
C. The City Council hereby finds and declares that
written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of the
meeting at which this Ordinance was adopted was posted and that
such meeting was open to the public as required by law at all
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times during which this Ordinance and the subject matter hereof
were discussed, considered and formally acted upon, all as
required by the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government
Code, as amended.
Alternative 1 .
By motion duly made, seconded and passed with an
affirmative vote of all the Council members present, the
requirement for reading this ordinance on two separate days was
dispensed with.
READ, PASSED and ADOPTED on first reading this (.tel day
of 2008 .
Alternative 2 .
READ and APPROVED on f irs t reading this the day
of 2008 .
READ, APPROVED and ADOPTED on second reading this the
day of 2008 .
NPZF WELL Mayor
ity of Round Rock, Texas
ATTEST:
Fit,mi,- VJW
SARA L. WHITE, City Secretary
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DATE: February 21, 2008
SUBJECT: City Council Meeting - February 28, 2008
ITEM: 10D1. Consider an ordinance amending authorized assignment pay and the
amount associated with the specific assignment pay in the Round Rock
Fire Department. (First Reading)
Department: Fire
Staff Person: Larry Hodge, Fire Chief
Justification:
This ordinance ensures that authorized assignment pay and fire department assignment pay
practices are consistent.
Funding:
Cost: Due to the deactivation of the Bike Team there will be no additional
cost associated with updating this ordinance.
Source of funds: General Funds
Outside Resources: N/A
Background Information:
Section 143.042 of the Local Government Code allows the governing body of a municipality
to authorize assignment pay for firefighters who perform specialized functions in the fire
department. Assignment pay is in addition to the regular pay received by members of the
fire department. This ordinance applies equally to each person who meets the criteria
established by the ordinance, and may provide for payment to each firefighter who meets
training or education criteria for an assignment or the ordinance may set criteria that
provide for payment only to a fire firefighter in a special assignment.
Public Comment: N/A