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RESOLUTION 2017 -14
A RESOLUTION TO IMPLEMENT TENTATIVE AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF
OWASSO AND THE FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE LODGE #149
WHEREAS, the City of Owasso and the FOP Lodge #149 are engaged in
bargaining for a Collective Bargaining Agreement for FY 2017 -2018, which will be a
successor agreement to the FY 2016 -2017 Collective Bargaining Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the parties have not yet completed a successor agreement to the FY
2016 -2017 Collective Bargaining Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the City of Owasso desires to implement articles of the contract with
tentative agreements through June 30, 2018, which does not include Article 13
Grievance Procedures, unless prior to that date the agreement is legally modified by a
successor agreement through collective bargaining and /or arbitration as set forth
within Oklahoma Statutes Title 11, §51 -101 seq.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OWASSO,
OKLAHOMA, that, to -wit the provisions of the tentative agreements for FY 2017 -2018,
which does not include Article 13 Grievance Procedures, as signed by the parties from
February 2017, through June 30, 2017, as permissible within the confines of Oklahoma
law, will continue to be observed by the City until June 30, 2018 unless a successor
agreement is placed into effect through collective bargaining and /or arbitration as set
forth within Oklahoma Statutes Title 11, §51 -101 seq.; and
NOW, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, this agreement shall expire on June 30, 2018,
unless prior to that date the Collective Bargaining Agreement is legally modified by a
successor agreement through collective bargaining and /or arbitration as set forth
within Oklahoma Statutes Title 11, §51 -101 seq., or.unless extended in writing by the
parties.
ATTEST:
DATED this 1 st day of August, 2017
MaygAyniefell Dunn
APPROVED AS TO FORM: 0 f a`, 6,
JUf Lombardi, City Attorney
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PUBLIC NOTICE OF AN ADDENDUM TO �rlssjnn
THE MEETING OF THE
OWASSO CITY COUNCIL
The Owasso City Council will meet in regular session on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at 6:30 pm at
Old Central, 109 N Birch, Owasso, Oklahoma.
Notice of addendum filed in the office of the City Clerk and posted at City Hall, 200 S Mpin St, at
4:30 pm on Monday, July 31, 2017.
Sherry Bish , City Clerk
ADDENDUM
The following is submitted as an addendum to the Owasso City Council Agenda filed on Friday,
July 28, 2017. Items numbered 1 -14 and 16 -21 shall remain the same. Item number 15 shall now
read as follows:
15. Consideration and appropriate action relating to Resolution 2017 -14, Implementing
Tentative Agreements between the City of Owasso and the Fraternal Order of Police
Lodge #149 for FY 2017 -2018
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TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
City of Owasso
FROM: Michele Dempster
Human Resources Director
SUBJECT: Fraternal Order of Police
Fiscal Year 2017 -2018 Contract
DATE: July 31, 2017
BACKGROUND
Last February, the City and the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) negotiating teams began
meeting regarding the FY 2017 -18 contract. After several sessions, tentative agreements have
been reached on all contract articles except Grievance Procedure.
The FOP has signed a Memorandum of Understanding agreeing to implement contract articles
with tentative agreements. This gives the City Council the opportunity to approve a Resolution
implementing the tentative agreements and allowing changes agreed to during the negotiation
process to go into effect.
Approving a resolution continuing the agreed upon portions of the contract, and implementing
the agreed upon changes, shows good faith on the City's part, and reiterates the focus on the
Grievance Procedure article.
Changes that would be implemented with adoption of the proposed Resolution are:
• Step and longevity increases will continue as scheduled, and employees not eligible for
a step increase will receive a $500 one -time pay on their anniversary date.
• Detective "On -Call" Pay will increase from $25 per day to $26 per day.
• Employees with a disciplinary suspensions- without -pay exceeding sixty consecutive hours
will not be eligible to apply for a promotion for one year from the date of discipline.
Employees with a disciplinary demotion will not be eligible to apply for a promotion for
two years from the date of discipline.
• Employees with less than five years of experience with the Owasso Police Department
will not be able to act in a temporary supervisory position.
• Employees with a disciplinary suspensions- without -pay exceeding sixty consecutive hours
will not be eligible to act in a temporary supervisory position for one year, and
employees with a disciplinary demotion will not be eligible to act in a temporary
supervisory position for two years from the date of discipline.
• The method of compensation (overtime or comp time) for voluntary assignments and
voluntary training outside of normal working hours will be determined by the Chief.
• The number of Honor Guard members may be increased at the Chief's discretion
Without committing to maintaining more than the current seven members.
• Threat Level III and higher vests will be the sole property of the City of Owasso and will
not become the property of the employee under any circumstance.
• Dates changes and other miscellaneous language clarifications.
The increase in contract cost for the monetary changes is $75,000.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 2017 -14 implementing contract articles with tentative
agreements between the City and the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge # 149.
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution 2017 -14
Memorandum of Understanding
Tentative Agreements
CITY OF OWASSO
RESOLUTION 2017 -14
A RESOLUTION TO IMPLEMENT TENTATIVE AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF
OWASSO AND THE FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE LODGE #149
WHEREAS, the City of Owasso and the FOP Lodge #149 are engaged in
bargaining for a Collective Bargaining Agreement for FY 2017 -2018, which will be a
successor agreement to the FY 2016 -2017 Collective Bargaining Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the parties have not yet completed a successor agreement to the FY
2016 -2017 Collective Bargaining Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the City of Owasso desires to implement articles of the contract with
tentative agreements through June 30, 2018, which does not include Article 13
Grievance Procedures, unless prior to that date the agreement is legally modified by a
successor agreement through collective bargaining and /or arbitration as set forth
within Oklahoma Statutes Title 11, §51 -101 seq.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OWASSO,
OKLAHOMA, that, to -wit the provisions of the tentative agreements for FY 2017 -2018,
which does not include Article 13 Grievance Procedures, as signed by the parties from
February 2017, through June 30, 2017, as permissible within the confines of Oklahoma
law, will continue to be observed by the City until June 30, 2018 unless a successor
agreement is placed into effect through collective bargaining and /or arbitration as set
forth within Oklahoma Statutes Title 11, §51 -101 seq.; and
NOW, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, this agreement shall expire on June 30, 2018,
unless prior to that date the Collective Bargaining Agreement is legally modified by a
successor agreement through collective bargaining and /or arbitration as set forth
within Oklahoma Statutes Title 11, §51 -101 seq., or unless extended in writing by the
parties.
ATTEST:
Sherry Bishop, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
DATED this Is' day of August, 2017
Mayor Lyndell Dunn
Julie Lombardi, City Attorney
Memorandum of Understanding
Between The City of Owasso and the Owasso Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #149
In a mutual good faith effort to extend certain provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement
through June 30, 2018, the City of Owasso ( "City") and the Owasso Fraternal Order of Police
Lodge # 149 ( "FOP "), hereby agree to implement the tentative agreements as indicated below
(and attached):
Article 1
Purpose of Agreement
Article 2
Authority and Term
Article 3
Savings Clause
Article 4
Gender Clause
Article 5
Mutual Responsibility to Avoid Discrimination
Article 6
Prevailing Rights
Article 7
Management Rights and Responsibilities
Article 8
Bargaining Units Rights and Security
Article 9
Prohibition of Strikes
Article 10
Successors and Assigns
Article 11
Recognition
Article 12
Publication and Distribution
Article 14
Personnel Files
Article 15
Officer Bill of Rights
Article 16
Safety and Health Committee
Article 17
Honor Guard
Article 18
Dues Check Off
Article 19
Classifications and Promotions
Article 20
Vacation
Article 21
Holiday Pay
Article 22
Sick Leave
Article 23
Work Schedule
Article 24
Seniority
Article 25
Retirement and Pension
Article 26
Insurance
Article 27
Uniform and Equipment
Article 28
Personal Property
Article 29
Temporary Assignment
Article 30
Education Incentive
Article 31
Longevity Pay
Article 32
Detective "On -Call" Pay
Article 33
Compensation
Article 34
Drug and Alcohol Testing
Article 35
Wellness Program
Article 36
Shift Differential
This extension of provisions does not include:
Article 13 Grievance Procedure
The FOP further agrees and acknowledges that this mutual agreement does not set any precedent
and that the City will not be expected or required to extend any future contract beyond the
expiratio late of the contract.
Warren Lehr (date) ells (date)
City Manager, City of Owasso ' Pyd sident, Owasso F.O.P. Lodge #149
Article 1
Article 4
Article 5
Article 6
Article 7
Article 8
Article 9
Article 10
Article 11
Article 12
Article 14
Article 15
Article 16
Article 18
Article 21
Article 22
Article 25
Article 28
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Article 30
Article 31
A#ic'le'3'2-
Article 34
Article 35
Article 36
CITY NO CHANGE ARTICLES
Purpose of Agreement
Gender Clause
Mutual Responsibility to Avoid Discrimination
Prevailing Rights
Management Rights and Responsibilities
Bargaining Units Rights and Security
Prohibition of Strikes
Successors and Assigns
Recognition
Publication and Distribution
Personnel Files
Officer Bill of Rights
Safety and Health Committee
Dues Check Off
Holiday Pay
Sick Leave
Retirement and Pension
Personal Property
�effipora�y- Assignment__ - f'�'� G
Education Incentive
Longevity Pay n
Drug and Alcohol Testing
Wellness Program
Shift Differential
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CITY NO CHANGE ARTICLES
Article 20
Vacation
Article 24
Seniority
Article 26
Insurance
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ARTICLE 2
AUTHORITY AND TERM
Section 1. The Employer and Lodge have, by these presents, reduced to writing the collective
bargaining agreement resulting from negotiations entered into by the Emplo d the Lodge.
Section 2. This Agreement shall become effective on the 1 st day of Jn2017 and
shall remain in full force and effect until midnight, June 30,2416&-201 l'-° &npleyer and "-a
Ledge agfee that en or befere June 30, 2916 eaeh shall Fatify all ai4ieles of this agreement to
Section 3. Whenever wages, rates of pay, or any other matters requiring appropriation of
monies by the Employer are included as a matter of collective bargaining, it is understood by the
parties hereto that this agreement shall serve as notice to collectively bargain for all issues and
compensation for the following fiscal year, in lieu of written notice, pursuant to O.S.A. 11,
(1994) 51 -101, et eq.
Section 4. It shall be the obligation of the Employer and the Lodge to meet the first business
day of March or within ten (10) days thereof to negotiate in good faith with representatives of the
Lodge and Employer.
Section 5. In the event the Lodge and the Employer are unable to reach an agreement within
thirty (30) days from and including the date of the first meeting, any and all unresolved arbitrable
issues may be submitted for mediation before arbitration at the request of either party.
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ARTICLE 3
SAVINGS CLAUSE
Section 1. If any provision of this Agreement or the applications thereof to any person or
circumstances is held invalid, the invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of
this Agreement which can be given effect without the invalid provision or applications and, to
this end, the provisions of this Agreement are severable.
Section 2. It is understood that the articles included herein constitute a complete
understanding of all the terms and conditions of employment to be governed by this Agreement
during the contract period and it cannot be altered in any manner save by the complete written
concurrence of the parties subscribing hereto.
Section 3. Any appendices to this Agreement shall be numbered, dated and signed by the
Employer and the Lodge and shall be subject to the provisions of this Agreement, and all
appendices shall become a part of this Agreement as is specifically set forth herein.
Section 4. It is understood that all time limits found in this Agreement may be extended by
mutual concurrence.
Section 5. In the event an Agreement is not made for the fiscal year 2016 2017 2017 -2018
this Agreement will remain in effect until such time as one is made in succession.
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ARTICLE 17
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HONOR GUARD
An Honor Guard consisting of Seven (7) Officers shall be selected by the Lodge. The
composite of the Honor Guard shall be subject to approval of the Chief of Police. All
necessary attire and equipment shall be furnished by the City. The function of the Honor
Guard shall be to serve at official gatherings, such as the arrival of Dignitaries, Police Officer
Funerals, State Memorial Service and any other special events as approved by the Chief of
Police. Members of the Honor Guard may be allowed time off with pay for each event, subjec
to approval of the Chief of Police. At the discretion of the Phipe nf.tnP n„rpa th. ,.....ho.
commitment to a continuation of the increased number into the future.
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ARTICLE 19
CLASSIFICATIONS & PROMOTIONS
Section 1. Classification and Promotions Process within the Owasso Police Department
shall be as follows:
A. CIassifications
1. Senior Patrolman: Must be a certified police officer with at least five (5) years
experience with the Owasso Police Department who has obtained the
achievement of intermediate certification through (CLEET) the Oklahoma
Council on Law Enforcement Education Training.
2. Master Patrolman: Must be a certified police officer with at least seven (7)
years of experience with the Owasso Police Department, who has obtained the
achievement of advanced certification through (CLEET) the Oklahoma Council
on Law Enforcement Education Training.
B. Promotions
discipline. Employees with disciplinary demotion shall not be eligible to apply for a
promotion for two (2) years from the date of discipline.
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1. Sergeant: Must be a certified police officer with at least five (5) years
experience as a police officer with the City of Owasso immediately prior to
testing.
2. Lieutenant: Must be a Sergeant with at least one (1) year experience in the rank
with the City of Owasso immediately prior to testing.
i. An officer meeting the criteria for Master Patrolman with twelve (12)
years of experience as a police officer with the City of Owasso
immediately prior to testing may test for Lieutenant.
3. Captain: Must have at least two (2) years of supervisory experience with the
City of Owasso prior to testing. The City may, at its discretion, advertise for
this position providing that all advertising for this position shall occur seven (7)
days after the internal posting.
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ARTICLE 19
CLASSIFICATIONS & PROMOTIONS
(continued)
Section 2. Eligible applicants for the promotional examination shall participate in an
Assessment Center and an interview with the Chief of Police.
A. The Assessment Center Process shall measure the knowledge, skills, and abilities
specific to the Owasso Police Department, and shall be mutually agreed upon by the
City and the Lodge. Assessors will be chosen by the assessment een through the
assessment center process and under no circumstances will an assessor be a current or
past employee of the City of Owasso.
B. For the rank of Sergeant and Lieutenant rankling shall be weighted 90% final
Assessment Center score and 10% Chiefs Interview score.
C. For the rank of Captain, ranking shall be weighted 90% final Assessment Center score
and 10% Chiefs Interview score.
Section 3. Upon completion of all testing it is agreed that the promotions shall be offered
in the following manner for the listed position:
A. Sergeant: The candidate with the highest score at the completion of testing.
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B. Lieutenant: The candidate with the highest score at the completion of testing.
C. Captain: The Chief of Police will select the Captain from the top two candidates.
Section 4. Promotional Test will be valid for one (1) year from the date the eligibility list is
posted. Any vacancies occurring during that year will be filled from qualified applicants on
the promotional list.
Section 5. One representative from the Bargaining Unit and one representative from the
Owasso City Management shall be present throughout each testing portion of the process to
evaluate the process and recommend any future changes to the process.
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ARTICLE 23
WORK SCHEDULE
Section 1. There is hereby designated by the employer a regular fourteen- (14) day work
period for all employees which will consist of eighty -five and one half hours (85 ' /z).
Section 2. The Patrol Division of the Owasso Police Department will be organized into two
squads and each squad into two shifts to work scheduled hours each work period as follows:
Squad One / Shift One (Day Shift)
Week 1: Scheduled Work Hours 0700 to 1900 Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Scheduled Days Off Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Week 2: Scheduled Work Hours 0700 to 1900 Sunday, Monday, Tuesday
Scheduled Days Off Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Squad One / Shift Two (Night Shift)
Week 1: Scheduled Work Hours 1900 to 0700 Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Saturday
Scheduled Days Off Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Week 2: Scheduled Work Hours 1900 to 0700 Sunday, Monday, Tuesday
Scheduled Days Off Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Squad Two / Shift One (Day Shift)
Week 1: Scheduled Work Hours 0700 to 1900 Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Scheduled Days Off Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Week 2: Scheduled Work Hours 0700 to 1900 Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Scheduled Days Off Sunday, Monday, Tuesday
Squad Two / Shift Two (Night Shift)
Week 1: Scheduled Work Hours 1900 to 0700 Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Scheduled Days Off Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Saturday
Week 2: Scheduled Work Hours 1900 to 0700 Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Scheduled Days Off Sunday, Monday, Tuesday
Section 3. There shall be one and one half (1.5) hours per fourteen (14) day work period
that may be utilized as briefing time for the Patrol Division. Said briefing time shall be
contiguous with the regular scheduled work hours, as scheduled by the Chief of Police. If the
one and one half (1.5) hours per fourteen (14) day work period is not utilized for shift
briefings, it is the responsibility of each officer to work the one and one half (1.5) hours during
the two week work period contiguous with the regular schedule work hours. The one and one
half (1.5) are to be recorded on the date(s) actually worked.
ARTICLE 23
WORT{ SCHEDULE
(continued)
Section 3. The following exemptions shall apply to the work period criteria provided for in
this article. Under no circumstances are any exemptions, other than those specifically
designated in this section of this article, allowable under this agreement.
A. Employees, upon approval by the Chief of Police, shall be allowed to trade a shift or
partial shift with another employee as provided for by F.L.S.A.
B. Any employee requesting training opportunities may request and be granted, by the
Chief of Police, a change in their regular days off and /or work hours in order to attend
such training opportunities.
C. Detectives may, solely at their request, alter their work hours and /or work days, upon
approval by the Chief of Police, due specifically to case load and /or investigative
necessity. This does not include coverage for absent officers.
D. Trainees, while in Field Training Program, may be required to change shift hours and
days off to accommodate such training schedule.
E. Captains may, solely at their request, alter their work hours and /or work days, upon
( approval by the Chief of Police, due to assigned case load or operational demands of
the department as determined by the Chief of Police. This does not include coverage for
absent officers.
F. Members assigned to the Street Crimes Unit on a full -time basis, are expected to alter
their work hours, and /or workdays to meet the needs of their investigation, with the
approval of their Supervisor.
G. Members not assigned to the Street Crimes Unit on a full -time basis may, solely at their
request, alter their work hours, and /or workdays upon approval by their Supervisor.
H. School Resource Officers /Sergeants will work a schedule that begins seven (7) days
before the first day of the school year through seven (7) days past the last day of the
school year as established by the Owasso Public Schools. During the Summer, when
school is not in session, School Resource Officers /Sergeants will be assigned to a shift
at the discretion of the Chief. Once assigned, the School Resource Officer's Sergeants
shift will not change during the summer break.
ARTICiE 23
WORK SCHEDULE
(continued)
Section 4. Any hours worked in excess of eighty-five and one half (85 1/2) hours per work
period or any time worked in excess of the herein designated work week shall be compensated
at the rate equal to one and one -half (11/2) times the employee's regular hourly rate of pay or
compensatory time at the same rate. It is agreed that an employee will not be required to take
o from the regular working hours to avoid overtime compensation or compensatory time.
A. Other than exceptions noted in B and C the type of compensation will be at the sole
discretion of the Officer.
B. If an Officer accrues more than 240 hours of compensatory time, the manner of
compensation shall be at the discretion of the Chief of Police until such time that the
Officer's accrued compensatory time balance falls below 240 hours.
C. For voluntary unit assisnments:and voluntary iraiminQ_ the: manner nf.emmnPncAr,'n
Section 5. If an employee is called back from scheduled time off, hours worked will be
compensated at one and one -half (1 1/2) times the employee's regular hourly rate of pay or
compensatory time at the same rate. The type of compensation will be at the sole discretion of
the Officer. Employees shall be guaranteed a minimum of two (2) hours pay at a rate of one
and one -half (11/2) times their regular hourly rate of pay anytime the employee is called in to
work other than regularly scheduled work hours, as well as, any officer being placed in an
"on -call" status by the courts. However, should an officer be required to report to court such
officer shall be compensated according to the above, and would not be eligible for the two
hours "on -call" compensation. If an officer accrues more than 240 hours of compensatory
time, the manner of compensation shall be at the discretion of the Chief of Police until such
time that the Officer's accrued compensatory time balance falls below 240 hours.
Section 6. For computation of employee work hours, all vacation leave and compensatory
time will be considered time actually worked.
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ARTICLE 27
UNIFORM AND EQUIPMENT
Section 1. For the fiscal year, the Employer shall pay each uniformed member of the
Lodge with one -year seniority, a uniform/equipment allowance in the amount of Eight
Hundred Fifty Dollars ($850.00). Such payment shall be made on the second pay date in July.
Those members who are assigned to the detective division shall receive a clothing /equipment
allowance in the amount of Twelve Hundred Dollars ($1200). Payment shall be made in two
equal payments of Six Hundred Dollars, the first on the first paydate in July and the second on
the first paydate in December.
The Employer shall pay a prorated uniform allowance to each member of the bargaining unit
upon the completion of his/her one -year probationary period. Such prorated uniform allowance
shall be based upon the amount of uniform allowance designated herein Section 1 and the
number of months remaining until the next July payment date.
Section 2. The Employer shall provide for cleaning of uniforms. The Employer shall also
provide for cleaning of clothing utilized by detectives in the performance of their duties. Such
cleaning shall be arranged for in such manner as to assure a local depository/pick -up in the
event of servicing outside the municipality which is in the Employers discretion.
Section 3. The Employer shall provide for all new members of the Police Department hired
after July 1, 2013 a complete issue of new or like new uniforms, to include the following:
A. four (4) uniform shirts, short sleeve:
B. four (4) uniform shirts, long sleeve;
C. four (4) uniform trousers;
D. all leather gear;
E. two (2) pairs handcuffs;
F. two (2) badges;
G. one (1) police style rechargeable flashlight;
H. one (1) bullet resistant vest;
I. one (1) all weather jacket;
J. inclement weather gear;
K. one (1) box of ammunition as specified in Section 4 of this article;
L. one (1) Air Force Round hat;
M. one (1) expandable baton;
N. one (1) canister of defensive chemical spray;
O. two (2) pairs of collar brass;
P. one (1) whistle chain;
Q. one (1) whistle;
R. two (2) metal name tags;
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UNIFORM AND EOUIPMENT
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S. one (1) police equipment bag;
T. two (2) metal report folders,
U. two (2) metal citation folders;
V. all nylon duty gear;
W. one (1) outer carrier for bullet resistant vest;
X. and any other uniform or equipment that is required, including but not limited to
special clothing and equipment necessary for K9 Officer, Motorcycle Officer and
other specialized assignments.
Section 4. Since employees are required to carry and use only approved ammunition, the
Employer shall, during the term hereof, provide each employee fifty (50) rounds of
Employer- approved hand -gun ammunition, same to be utilized only in the course of duty.
Those employees who have qualified annually with department issued or department approved
shotguns, such employees shall receive ten (10) rounds shot -gun shells consisting of five (5)
rounds #00 buckshot and five (5) rifled deer slugs. To those employees who have qualified
annually with department issued or department approved rifles, such employees shall receive
fifty (50) rounds of ammunition. The Employer- approved duty ammunition shall be issued
once a year to each employee, on or before December 15th.
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Section 5. The Employer shall provide each member of the bargaining unit a
bullet- resistant vest of a design approved by the Chief with input from the Health and Safety
Committee. Such vest shall be maintained by the Employer at no cost to the employee and shall
be replaced in accordance with manufacturer's recommended replacement schedule. This item
of safety shall be the sole property of the City of Owasso. However, upon request, the bullet -
resistant vest shall become the property of the employee at retirement.
In no case shall an employee be denied a replacement vest in the event the one in current use
exceeds the manufacturer's suggested replacement schedule or becomes damaged. An
individual employee may choose to purchase a bullet resistant vest of a make or model
different from that selected by the Employer for issue. In the event such a selection is made,
the Employer shall pay a portion of the cost equal to the cost of the vest issued by the
Employer, provided, however, that such vest shall become the sole property of the Employer
requiring no reimbursement whatsoever for a period of one year from date of purchase.
However, upon request, the bullet - resistant vest shall become the property of the employee at
retirement.
Bullet- resistant vests that exceed the manufacturer's suggested replacement schedule shall
become the property of the employee.
Threat Level III or higher vests shall be the sole properly of the City of Owasso and shall
not become the property of the employee under any circumstance
ARTICLE 27
UNIFORM AND EQUIPMENT
- - (continued)
Section 6. Once an employee completes his /her initial probationary period, the following
items shall become the sole property of that individual officer:
Four (4) uniform shirts, short sleeve;
Four (4) uniform shirts, long sleeve;
Four (4) uniform trousers;
One (1) Air Force Round hat;
Two (2) pairs collar brass;
One (1) whistle chain;
One (1) whistle
Two (2) metal name tags
The City shall be responsible for the repair and replacement of items not listed in Section 6
Section 7. Members of the bargaining unit with ten (10) years of service and an honorable
discharge will be allowed to keep all badges that include the officer's badge number. Members
with between five (5) and ten (10) years of service and an honorable discharge may request
approval from the Chief of Police to keep one badge that includes the officer's badge number.
Section 8. In consideration of the fact that assignment to the detective division requires the
Employee to purchase clothing other than traditional uniforms, the Employer shall provide a
prorated uniform allowance to officers upon initial appointment to the detective division. Such
prorated uniform allowance will be based on the detective clothing allowance designated herein
Article 27, however such prorated uniform allowance will be reduced by Eight Hundred Fifty
Dollars ($850.00) annual uniform allowance received herein Section 1 of this Article 27.
Section 9. For appearance and safety reasons members of the bargaining unit shall not
wear jewelry while on duty, with the exception of a wedding ring and a watch. Jewelry worn
underneath the uniform that is not visible will be allowed.
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ARTICLE 29
TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENT
Section 1. Any employee assigned additional supervisory duties not consistent with the
normal duties of their rank for any period of time, shall receive a temporary increase in pay for
the period of time such "acting" assignment is in effect.
Section 2. The amount of pay shall be consistent with the position and duties to be
performed, but shall not necessarily be equal to the pay received by the absent employee. Such
temporary pay increase shall be consistent with the adopted pay schedule guideline.
Section 3. When a Lieutenant in charge of a shift is gone because of vacation leave or
compensatory time leave, the Sergeant on the shift will assume command of the shift without
being considered working under "temporary assignment" and will not receive "temporary
assignment" pay.
Section 4. In the event the Lieutenant in charge of a shift is gone for any reason, for a
period of thirty (30) calendar days or more the Sergeant on the shift shall receive a temporary
increase in pay for such time "acting" assignment is in effect beginning on the thirty -first (31)
consecutive day of the Lieutenant's absence. The amount of pay shall be consistent with
Lieutenant's pay and the adopted pay schedule guidelines, but shall not necessarily be equal to
the pay received by the absent employee. In the event the Lieutenant in charge of a shift is on
light duty and working regular shift assignment, for a period of thirty (30) calendar days or
more, including consecutive days of absences, the Sergeant on the shift shall receive a five
l._ percent (5 %) increase in pay on the thirty -first (3 1) consecutive day.
Section 5. Employees with less than five (5) Years of experience with the Owasso Police
Department shall not be eligible for "temporary assignment"
Section 6. Employees with disciplinary suspensions without pay exceeding sixty (60)
consecutive hours shall not be eligible for "temporary assignment" for one (1) Year from
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DETECTIVE "ON- CALL" PAY
Section 1. A minimum of one detective shall be placed on an "on- call" rotation schedule.
"On -call" shall be deemed to mean the following:
A. The employee is free to go or remain at any location of the employee's own choosing, so
long as the employee can call -in within ten (10) minutes of receiving a call to work, and
as long as the employee can respond to the requested location within one (1) hour of
receiving a call to work;
B. The employee is free to use the waiting time for any personal matters the employee
chooses;
C. The employee must remain sober while on -call;
D. The employee must carry a working pager, or otherwise leave a telephone number with
dispatch, where the employee who is on -call can be reached if needed.
E. The Chief of Police will establish a bi- annual on -call rotation schedule.
Section 2. Detectives shall receive "on call" compensation in the amount of S5 $26 per day.
If an "on- call" detective fails to respond to the requested location within one hour of being
called, on more than one occasion during a contract year, the "on- call" compensation shall be
forfeited for that day. "On call" pay will be payable with normal payroll cycles.
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ARTICLE 33
COMPENSATION
Section 1. There is created for pay purposes, a standard "Police Department Pay Plan." For
the purpose of this Labor Agreement, effective July 1, 2913 2017 each employee of the
bargaining unit shall receive compensation based on the "Police Department Pay Plan-A,"
included in this agreement according to the employee's range and step as of June 30, 281-5 2017.
Employees hired under experienced based pay will be placed in the appropriate pay plan
according to the years of service compensation is based on.
A. New hires shall begin at Entry Level except when the new Officer is already a State
Certified Peace Officer with prior law enforcement experience as a State Certified Peace
Officer at another law enforcement agency within this State or otherwise. Should a State
Certified Peace Officer with experience at another law enforcement agency be hired, the
Chief of Police shall conduct a review of the individual's qualifications and experience
and determine the appropriate entry-level salary within Range 1. No Officer shall be
brought in at a step higher than Step E. New hire placement at a step other than entry
level will only affect the employee's advancement on the Police Department Pay Plan.
B. Pay Plan Advancement for current Officers and Officers hired at Entry Level. Upon
completion of the initial employment probation period of service, all Police Officers shall
advance to Range I, Step A. Thereafter Officers shall advance one step each year of
service effective on the employment anniversary date of the employee. Step
advancements will automatic throughout the term of this agreement
C. Pay Plan Advancement for Officers hired at a Sten other than Entry Level. Officers shall
advance one step per year of service effective on the employment anniversary date of the
employee. Step advancements will be automatic throughout the term of this agreement.
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Employees hired under experienced based pay will be placed in the appropriate pay plan
according to the years of service compensation is based on.
A. New hires shall begin at Entry Level except when the new Officer is already a State
Certified Peace Officer with prior law enforcement experience as a State Certified Peace
Officer at another law enforcement agency within this State or otherwise. Should a State
Certified Peace Officer with experience at another law enforcement agency be hired, the
Chief of Police shall conduct a review of the individual's qualifications and experience
and determine the appropriate entry-level salary within Range 1. No Officer shall be
brought in at a step higher than Step E. New hire placement at a step other than entry
level will only affect the employee's advancement on the Police Department Pay Plan.
B. Pay Plan Advancement for current Officers and Officers hired at Entry Level. Upon
completion of the initial employment probation period of service, all Police Officers shall
advance to Range I, Step A. Thereafter Officers shall advance one step each year of
service effective on the employment anniversary date of the employee. Step
advancements will automatic throughout the term of this agreement
C. Pay Plan Advancement for Officers hired at a Sten other than Entry Level. Officers shall
advance one step per year of service effective on the employment anniversary date of the
employee. Step advancements will be automatic throughout the term of this agreement.
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COMPENSATION
(continued)
Section 2. In cases of transfer and/or promotion, the employee will advance to the same pay
step in the appropriate range for his new job classification after which the employee shall
continue to advance in the Pay Plan, according to Section B and Section C, effective on the
employment anniversary date of the employee.
Section 3. The following job classifications shall be compensated at the rate specified in the
"Police Department Pay Plan" as follows:
Officer
Range I
Sergeant
Range 2
Lieutenant
Range 3
Captain
Range 4
Section 4. Employees of the bargaining union not eligible for a step increase shall be
paid a one -time nay of Five Hundred Dollars 6500.001 on their fiscal year 2017 -2018
anniversary date.
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