G-06-12-07-10B2 - 12/7/2006 ORDINANCE NO. 0- 010-19- 0 7-I0.6010b
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1, SECTION 1.1002.1, CODE
OF ORDINANCES (1995 EDITION), CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS,
TO RE-ESTABLISH AN ASSIGNMENT PAY PLAN FOR
FIREFIGHTERS PREVIOUSLY ESTABLISHED BY ORDINANCE NO.
G-04-09-00-10E, AND TO ESTABLISH 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 September 9, 2004 under Ordinance No.
G-04-09-09-10E; 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 Wild Land Interface Response personnel; and to
abolish assignment pay for Paramedic personnel, and to replace same
with increased assignment pay for certain First Responder Advanced
Provider (FRAP) personnel; and to lower the amount of assignment
pay for Fire Inspector I and II, for Special Projects personnel,
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and for Training Officer; and to increase assignment pay for
Bilingual Support Team personnel; and to authorize assignment pay
for firefighters assigned to manage/supervise/coordinate
specialized programs, and for Arson Investigators; Now, Therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND
ROCK, TEXAS:
Ordinance No. G-04-09-09-10E is hereby repealed in its
entirety, and shall be replaced by the following:
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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.
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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.
7. Medical Bicycle Team Personnel. The amount of $75.00 per month shall be paid to
persons on the specially-trained Medical Bicycle Team composed of firefighters who are
not on probation and who maintain a physical conditioning status which allows them to
successfully work large festivals and events utilizing bicycles, with the purpose of
providing medical care to those suffering injuries or acute illnesses. The team utilizes
bicycles, which also carry their medical gear, in order to cover large areas and to
maneuver through dense crowds. FRAP Team members shall be given priority when
selecting Medical Bicycle Team personnel.
8. 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.
9. 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$200.00 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.
10. 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.
11. 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
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program encompassing annual inspections, performs plan reviews for new construction,
enforces fire codes, issues citations, and maintains required records and forms.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. 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.
15. 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.
16. 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.
II.
That, in accordance with Chapter 143 , Texas Local Government
Code, Section 143 . 042 (d) , this ordinance sets criteria that provide
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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 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 / day
of 2006 .
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Alternative 2 .
READ and APPROVED on first reading this the day of
2006 .
READ, APPROVED and ADOPTED on second reading this the
day of 2006 .
N Mayor
City of Round Rock, Texas
ATTEST:
CHRISTINE R. MARTINEZ, City Secr tary
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DATE: November 30, 2006
SUBJECT: City Council Meeting - December'j, 2006
ITEM: 10.13.2. Consider an ordinance updating authorized assignment pay and the
amount associated with the specific assignment pay in the Round
Rock Fire Department. (First Reading)
Department: Fire Department
Staff Person: Larry Hodge, Fire Chief
Justification:
Assignment pay for the fire department was last updated on September 9, 2004. This
ordinance ensures that authorized assignment pay and fire department assignment pay
practices are consistent.
Funding:
Cost: Approximately $130,200.00, these funds are approved in the FY 06-07 budget
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