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RESOLUTION NO. 42-85
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA,
APPROVING THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
DANIA AND THE GENERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION-
CITY OF DANIA, DATED OCTOBER 1 , 1985; AND
ATHORIZE AND DIRECT THE EXECUTION OF SAME;
AND PROVIDING THAT ALL RESOLUTIONS OR PARTS
OF RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH BE
REPEALED TO THE EXTENT OF SUCH CONFLICT; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA,
FLORIDA:
j SECTION 1 That certain contract by and between the
City of Dania and the General Employees Association - City of
Dania , a true copy of which is attached hereto and made a
part hereof as Exhibit "A" , be and the same is hereby
approved and the appropriate City officials are hereby
authorized and directed by the City Commission to execute
said contract.
SECTION 2 That all resolutions or parts of resolutions
in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of
such conflict.
SECTION 3 This resolution shall take effect
immediately upon its passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 8TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 1985.
MAYOR-COMMISSIONER
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CLERK-AUDITOR
APPROVED FOR FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
BY:
FRANK C. ADLER, CITY ATTORNEY
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GENERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION i
CITY OF DANIA
CONTRACT AGREEMENT
1985
Preamble
WHEREAS, The parties hereto have established a basic
understanding relative to the terms and conditions of employment of
the employees of the City; and
WHEREAS, it is the intent and desire of th= parties to this
Agreement to work harmoniously and to promote and maintain efficient
and cordial relations between the City and the Association which will
serve the best interest of all concerned; and
WHEREAS, The City is engaged in furnishing essential public
services vital to the health, safety, protection, and comfort of the
citizens of Dania, Florida; and
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WHEREAS, both the City and its employees have a high degree of
responsibility to the public in so servingthe
interruption of these services; and Public without
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WHEREAS, Since both parties recognize this mutual responsibility,
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they have entered into this Agreement as an instrument and means to
permit them to fulfill said responsibility;
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and promises set
forth herein and the benefits and advantages accruing or expected to
accrue to the parties hereto and those covered by this Agreement by
reason hereof, the said parties hereby agree as follows. .
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GENERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
CITY OF DANIA
CONTRACT AGREEMENT
1985
ARTICLE 1
Definitions
1 . ASSOCIATION shall hereinafter mean the GENERAL EMPLOYEES
ASSOCIATION - CITY OF DANIA as evidenced by Order #82E-322,
Public Employees Relations Commission, September 30 , 1982.
2. CITY shall hereinafter mean the City of Dania.
3. AGENCY HEAD shall mean the City Manager of the City of Dania.
4 . TERM OF AGREEMENT shall mean the duration of the contract as
defined by beginning and ending dates.
5. STRIKE shall mean the concerted failure to report for duty; the
•A concerted absence from one' s position; the concerted stoppage of
work; the concerted submission of resignations; the concerted use
of sick leave; boycotting or disruptively demonstrating by any
employee or employee group; or the concerted abstinence in whole
or in part from the full , faithful and proper performance of
duties of employment with the City for the purpose of inducing,
influencing, condoning, or coercing a change in the terms and
conditions of employment or the rights, privileges, or
...,6 obligations of public employment. This section shall not
preclude lawful and peaceful picketing.
6. SENIORITY shall mean total amount of continuous service to the
City.
7 . CALL BACK is when an employee is called to return to work from
home not on his/her regularly assigned shift .
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GENERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
CITY OF DANIA
CONTRACT AGREEMENT
1985
ARTICLE 2
Recognition
The City in accordance with a certification of the Public
Employees Relations Commission of the State of Florida dated the 30th
day of September, 1982 , Certification 590 , hereby recognizes the
General Employees Association - City of Dania, as the sole and
exclusive bargaining agent for the purposes of collective bargaining
with respect to wages, hours and conditions of employment for those
employees of the City working within the unit certified pursuant to
the aforementioned case number.
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GENERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION {}
CITY OF DANIA
CONTRACT AGREEMENT
1985
ARTICLE 3
Management Rights
Unless otherwise provided in this agreement, the public employer
shall have the right to determine the purpose of each of its
constituent departments; determine standards of service to the public ,
and exercise control over its organization and operation. The public
employer further reserves the right to direct its employees, take
disciplinary action for proper cause and relieve its employees from
duty because of a lack of work or other legitimate reason, provided
-..� the exercise of said rights does not prevent employees or their
representatives from filing grievances should the exercising of said
rights have the practical effect of violating the terms and conditions
of employment. The City specifically and clearly reserves the
exclusive right to manage, direct and program the operations of City
t Government. The City does reserve the exclusive right to hire, fire,
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discipline, transfer, layoff and promote its employees. The City
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shall determine the number of work hours, shifts, pay rate and job
assignments of its employees and further reserves the right to
4 subcontract, expand, assign or cease any job, division or department,
providing that this article is consistent with other articles of this
agreement and Civil Service Rules, as amended.
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CONTRACT AGREEMENT
1985
ARTICLE 4
Union Rights
Section 1 :
iation officials on employer' s
The City agrees that Assoc
premises, and with no-loss of pay, shall be allowed to:
a) transmit written communications to the employer authorized by
Association officials;
b) consult with the employer on matters mutually agreed to at
-A reasonable times.
It is agreed that the above provisions will be handled in a
ous manner and will not be abused nor hamper the
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City further agrees that Association members on employer' s
j . rking areas during their non-working hours, shall be
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allowed to:
a) distribute Association literature during employee' s official
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non-working time;
b) solicit Association membership during employee' s official
non-working time;
c) post Association notices on appropriate bulletin boards.
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CITY OF DANIA
CONTRACT AGREEMENT
1985
ARTICLE 5
Discrimination Clause
The City and the Association agree that the basic intent of the
Agreement is to provide a harmonious working relationship between the
City and the Association. The City and the Association agree that all
Provisions of this Agreement shall be applied to all employees covered
by it and that the City and the Association affirm their joint
opposition to any discriminatory practices in connection with
employment, promotion or training, remembering that the public law and
public interest requires no discrimination on account of race, color,
creed, national orgin, sex , religion, age, or physical handicap.
Employees have the right to join the Association, to engage in
lawful concerted activities for the purpose of collective bargaining,
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to express and communicate any view, grievance, complaint or opinion,
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within the bounds of good taste, relative to conditions or
compensation of public employment or its betterment, all free of any
restraint, coercion, intimidation or reprisal against any employee
because of that employee' s membership or lack of membership in the
Association or by virtue of any employee-member holding office in the
Association. This provision shall be applied to all general employees
by the City and the Association.
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CONTRACT AGREEMENT
1985
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No Strike
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No employee or employee organization may participate in a strike
against the City of Dania by instigation or supporting, in any manner,
a strike. "Strike" shall be defined in Article 1 -- Definitions. This
section shall not preclude lawful and peaceful picketing, provided
said picketing does not interfere with the normal, smooth, efficient
operations of any department or division within City Government.
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CITY OF DANIA
CONTRACT AGREEMENT
1985
ARTICLE 7
Dues Check-off
The City shall deduct dues from the wages of its employees upon
written authorization of the employees of the Association. The
amounts deducted pursuant to such authorization shall be transmitted
once each month to the treasurer of the Association. The City shall
provide , upon request of the Association, a list of names of employees
from whom the deductions are made. Authorization for such deductions
shall be revocable by thirty ( 30 ) day' s written notice to the City and
to the Association by the employee involved. The Association agrees
to indemnify and hold the City harmless against any and all claims,
suits, orders or judgements, brought or issued against the City as a
result of any action taken or not taken by the City under the
provision of this section.
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CONTRACT AGREEMENT
1985
ARTICLE 8
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f Union Business
The Association President and/or a representative of same be
afforded time off from work with pay to attend any and all meetings
held during working hours by the City Commission or meetings with City
Administrators that relate to joint City and Association business.
Sufficient notice of such meetings shall be given to the appropriate
r; Supervisor and Supervisor approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.
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CITY OF DANIA
CONTRACT AGREEMENT
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ARTICLE 9
Union Stewards
The Association President and/or representatives of same serving
on Association Grievance Committee may discuss grievances during
working hours, provided they first receive permission of department
head and provided also the requests are reasonable in number.
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CITY OF DANIA
CONTRACT AGREEMENT
1985
ARTICLE 10
Training & Orientation Program
The City will , upon hiring an employee, provide an orientation
and training period along with job description of duties to all new
employees.
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GENERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
CITY OF DANIA
CONTRACT AGREEMENT
1985
ARTICLE 11
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At City expense , upon hire of an employee, said employee may be
required to submit to a medical examination. Subsequent medical
examinations shall not be required unless sufficient evidence is
present that would prove that the involved employee' s performance is
impaired or his condition could cause danger to himself or other
employees. A medical examination shall not be the exclusive reason
for termination of employment but shall be taken into consideration
with other factors.
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CITY OF DANIA
CONTRACT AGREEMENT
1985
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ARTICLE 12
Work pay
Employer agrees to consult with the Association Business Agent,
President or Vice President prior to making any changes in the daily
work schedule. Reasonable notice shall be given wherever possible.
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CONTRACT AGREEMENT
1985
ARTICLE 13
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Work Rules
The City will provide the Association with a copy of any written
work rules affecting employees covered by this Agreement that are
instituted or modified during the term of this Agreement.
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CONTRACT AGREEMENT
1985
ARTICLE 14
Breaks
The current practice of breaks for General Employees shall
continue throughout this present contract.
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GENERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
CITY OF DANIA
CONTRACT AGREEMENT
1985
ARTICLE 15
Discipline & Discharge
All employees with permanent or non-permanent status with the
City may be disciplined for just cause. An accused employee must be
served notice five calendar days prior to any hearing or
investigation. Said employee shall have the right to have a union
representative present at any hearing or investigation as an observer.
"Just Cause" may be defined to mean definite proof of alleged
misconduct of an employee in regards to job duties, work hours,
ethical practice or violation of Civil Service prohibitions, Rule 11 ,
•A Section 7 , which could cause harm to the efficient operation of the
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City. Discipline and discharge shall be in accordance with Rule 12 ,
Section 3 and 4 Of Civil Service. **
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**any member employee terminated for just cause shall be entitled to a
lump sum distribution of all earned benefits.
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CITY OF DANIA
CONTRACT AGREEMENT
1985
ARTICLE 16
Grievance Procedures
I. Any claim by an employee, group or class of employees of the
Association that there has been a violation, misinterpretation or
misapplication of any provision of this agreement or any rule, order
or regulation of the City deemed to be in violation of the Agreement
may be processed as a grievance as hereinafter provided. Nothing in
this Article shall be construed to prevent any employee from
presenting at any time , his/her own grievance in person or by legal
counsel to the City, and having such grievance adjusted without the
intervention of the Association, if the adjustment is not inconsistent
° with the terms of this Agreement, and if the Association has been
given reasonable opportunity to be present at any meeting called for
the resolution of said grievance provided the grievance is advanced
for resolution in a timely manner within ten calendar days.
II . In the event that an employee believes there is a basis for
a grievance , he/she shall first discuss within ten calendar days the
alleged grievance with the immediate supervisor either personally or
if he/she prefers accompanied by an Association representative.
III. If the grievance is not settled at the first or second step
and the employee wishes to appeal the grievance to Step 3 of the
grievance procedure; it shall be referred in writing to the department
head within 3 working days. The department head shall within five
calendar days following receipt of the written grievance, conduct a
meeting between him/herself, the Association representative and the
grieved employee at a time mutually agreeable to all parties.
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Grievance Procedures, continued. . .
(III. Continued. . ) The department head shall notify the Association
and grieved employee, in writing of his/her determination not later
than 5 calendar days following the meeting date .
IV. If the grievance is not settled at the third step to the
satisfaction of the grieved employee, the Association representative
together with the employee shall forward, in writing, within ten
calendar days, the stated grievance to the office of the City Manager.
The City Manager or his designee shall meet with the employee and the
Association representative within ten calendar days after receipt of
the grievance, unless such time is mutually extended in writing. The
City Manager shall furnish a copy of his decision in writing to the
employee and the Association representative within five calendar days
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after this meeting.
V. If the grievance is not settled in the above Step 4 , the
grievance shall be submitted within 30 calendar days to binding
arbitration under the rules of Section 447 .401 of the Florida
Statutes.
VI. Any grieved employee shall have the option of using either
the Grievance Procedure outlined above or that designated by Civil
Service, but not both.
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CITY OF DANIA
CONTRACT AGREEMENT
1985
ARTICLE 17
Pay 6 Classification
The City shall establish and maintain, on a current basis, a Pay
and Classification Plan for all employees whose positions are covered
by Civil Service. The Personnel Director shall have the
responsibility for proper and continuous maintenance of the Plan.
Changes in the duties and responsibilities of any position shall be
reported to the Personnel Director by the Department Head. If the
changes are determined to be permanent and therefore require a
reclassification to a different pay and grade level , the employee(s)
affected will be given ten working days to be heard. Final approval
will then be given by the office of the City Manager and Civil Service
Board.
All examinations and appointments for positions in City
Government shall be covered by Civil Service Rules, as Amended.
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CITY OF DANIA
CONTRACT AGREEMENT
1985
ARTICLE 18
Vacancies & Transfers_
Vacancies and transfers shall be filled in accordance with Civil
Service Rules, as Amended.
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CITY OF DANIA
CONTRACT AGREEMENT
1985
ARTICLE 19
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Working Out of Classification
Employees, if upon official designation by the appropriate
supervisor, are requested to work temporarily in a higher
classification, shall be compensated on an additional rate of 10%
assignment pay for the period in said classification. Upgrading to be
payable in cummulative 80 hour periods only.
In the event an employee is actually promoted to the higher
classification then the rate of pay shall be determined in accordance
with the prevailing rules of procedures contained in the pay plan.
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CITY OF DANIA
CONTRACT AGREEMENT
1985
ARTICLE 20
Overtime
Section 1 - All Overtime shall be compensated at the rate of time
and one half based on the employee' s regular rate of pay and shall be
paid in the pay period on which it is earned. Overtime pay shall not
begin until fifteen ( 15) minutes after the time a normal shift ends
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provided the employee has accrued 40 hours of work time within a work
week. If the time exceeds thirty ( 30) minutes, the employee will be
paid a minimum of one full hour.
j . *Computation of overtime shall include the time for holiday, personal
day, vacation and sick leave.
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Section 2 - The parties shall abide by Federal or State law
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applicable to municipalities established to cover overtime and
compensatory time.
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Section 3 - When it is necessary for the City to require member
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employees to return to work, (defined as call back) not on their
... ( assigned shift, the City agrees to compensate the employee a minimum
of three ( 3) hours pay at the established rate of one and one-half
his/her normal salary provided the employee has worked 40 hours in the
work week in which call back has occured.
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Over-time continued. . .
Section 4 - Upon resignation, an employees compensatory time may
be converted to dollars, provided that said employee resigns in good
standing or retires. Conversion of a maximum of forty (40) hours will
be allowed.
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CITY OF DANIA
CONTRACT AGREEMENT
1985
ARTICLE 21
Uniforms
The City agrees to supply uniforms to employees required to wear
them. Employees are forbidden to wear City Uniforms during activities
other than those Directly related to their job. Employees who start
their work day dressed in an unclean uniform will be sent home for the
day without pay.
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CITY OF DANIA
CONTRACT AGREEMENT
1985
ARTICLE 22
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Safety
The City and the Association recognize the importance of an
adequate safety program. The City agrees to provide and maintain an
ongoing safety program. The Association will encourage its members to
comply with the City' s safety program. The City shall provide all
necesssary safety equipment required by the safety program as well as
State occupational health law. It is further agreed that a safety
committee be formed which shall be comprised of the City' s Personnel
Director, an employee representative appointed by the Association and
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committee shall meet at reasonable times on working days during
working hours, with the employee representative serving without loss
of compensation.
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GENERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
CITY OF DANIA
CONTRACT AGREEMENT
1985
ARTICLE 23
On-The-Job Injuries
All members are required to report any and all accidents
resulting in injuries even of a minor nature to their immediate
supervisor. Failure to do so may result in jeopardizing their Workers
Compensation Coverage. The City shall maintain the prevailing
practice of assigning the proper medical attention as approved by the
compensation carrier. The City shall agree that in the event of an
on-the-job injury to a member, said member shall be carried at full
pay and will not be charged against any existing type of leave. The
injured employee shall receive sufficient salary from the City, that
when added to his or her Workers Compensation, the employee will w
receive the equivalent of full pay. The employee injured while on the
job will be subject to a periodic review and evaluation conducted by
the designated Safety Committee, who will have the authority to
recommend to Administration, a reduction in compensation. It shall be
the purpose of review to determine the exact extent of injuries, the
medical diagnosis, as well as prognosis, and the proper time allotted
for Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI ) . Disability requiring an
employee to be off the job for a period beyond six (6) months shall be
subject to provisions of the Retirement Plan.
Employees not having a lost time accident on the job; and no vehicle
accidents for which they are determined to be at fault, during the
fiscal year earn a Safety Day to be taken in the next fiscal year.
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ARTICLE 24
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The City shall make every effort to offer its employees a group
insurance package consisting of health, dental, life, accidental death
and dismemberment, and weekly disability income. The City retains the
right to modify its existing group insurance policy at any time during
the life of the contract. Modification shall be interpreted to mean
any changes in benefit provisions. The Association shall be consulted
prior to any changes in the group insurance plan, effecting its
members.
For one year, the City will pick up the full cost of both
individual and dependent insurance. In the event dependent coverage
is discontinued or modified by the City Commission, then the parties
mutually agree to reopen one article of this agreement, of the
Associations choice.
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GENERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
CITY OF DANIA
CONTRACT AGREEMENT
1985
ARTICLE 25
Sick Leave
The City agrees to maintain the current sick leave accrual
policy, yet will slightly modify its use. Employees may take as many
earned sick leave days as personally necessary for themselves or for
members of their immediate family up to a maximum of five ( 5)
consecutive days upon written request of the Department Supervisor and
.'; approval by Personnel. If additional time is further required,
employee must follow the same above procedures. Any employee not
using sick leave for an entire calendar year shall be given an
additional personal day to be used in the following year.
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CITY OF DANIA
CONTRACT AGREEMENT
1985
ARTICLE 26
Leave of Absence
Section I - Any employee member who is on duly authorized leave
of not more than 30 days shall continue to maintain all non-paid
benefits including seniority and longevity except for extended
military leave (as provided by Federal Law) . Any employee wishing to
continue health benefits during leave shall pay benefits him/herself.
Payments of the premiums must be paid to the City seven (7) days prior
to the premium due date.
Section II - Leave of absence without pay for a period not to
exceed 30 days may be granted for any reasonable purpose by the City
Manager or his designee. Such Leaves may be renewed or extended for
any reasonable purpose so long as it does not hamper the efficient
operation of the City and/or department. The City Manager will have
final approval of leave of absences.
Section III - An employee may, upon request be granted an unpaid
leave of absence by the City Manager or his designee for educational
purpose at an accredited institution when it is related to his
employment for a period not to exceed one year. This period may be
renewed for an additional year at the request of the employee to a
maximum of two years provided his/her absence does not present any
undue hardship on the department of the City Administration; this
shall be determined by the Department Head and the City Manager.
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Leave of Absence, Continued. . .
Section IV - Employees shall be granted leave of absence with pay
for educational conferences, seminars, briefing sessions or other
activities of a similar nature that are intended to improve or upgrade
individual skill or professional ability by the City Manager or his
designee provided such additional funds have been appropriately
budgeted.
Section V - Any employee who is a member of the National Guard or
Military Reserve Forces of the United States and who is ordered by the
appropriate authorities to attend a prescribed training program or to
perform other duties, shall be granted a leave of absence not to
exceed seventeen working days at full pay, but must turn over to the
City the amount of compensation earned during training.
Section VI - Maternity leave without pay for a period of up to
six (6 ) months shall be granted by the City Manager or his designee at
the request of a female employee who provides sufficient evidence, Y '
from a licensed medical doctor, that such leave is medically
necessary.
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1984
ARTICLE 27
Jury Duty
An employee who is summoned shall be granted leave for legal
commitments and shall receive their regular salary while serving as
jurors or witnesses under subpoena. In order to receive the payment
referred to, an employee shall give his department head prior written
notice that he/she has been summoned to jury duty. Any money received
K by the employee for this service shall be turned over to the City in
order to receive his/her regular salary.
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CITY OF DANIA
CONTRACT AGREEMENT
1985
ARTICLE 28
Bereavement Leave
The Bereavement Leave Policy for employees shall include: Leave
with pay in-State, three ( 3) days; leave with pay out of State, Five
( 5) days. Leave will be honored provided that death has occurred
within the immediate family, i.e. ; mother, father, sister, brother,
step-mother, step-father, step sister, stepbrother, son, daughter,
wife, husband, grandmother, or grandfather. Leave without pay may be
granted for bereavement purposes for other than immediate family only
with written approval of the Department Head or City Manager.
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CITY OF DANIA
CONTRACT AGREEMENT
1985
ARTICLE 29
Personal D�a
Employees covered by this contract shall be entitled to two personal
days per calendar year in addition to posted holidays. Department
approval will be required for date of use. Any personal days not used
within the calendar year will be lost. This provision shall be in
addition to the sick leave personal day earned.
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CONTRACT AGREEMENT
1985
3 ARTICLE 30
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The following holidays will be observed:
New Years Day
Presidents Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day
Friday After Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve Day
Christmas Day
. _ NOTE: For 1985-86 Christmas Eve Day was exchanged for July 5, 1985
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CITY OF DANIA
CONTRACT AGREEMENT
1985
ARTICLE 31
Vacations
All employees covered by this Agreement shall be entitled to
vacation leave in accordance with the following schedule:
More than 1 year, but less than 5 years - 2 weeks
More than 5 years , but less than 15 years - 3 weeks
15 Years or Over - 4 weeks
There shall be a two year limit to the amount of vacation days
.,.� accumulated or length of holding of vacation days. Vacation shall be
taken at the employee' s discretion with supervisory permission, but in
increments of not less than five days.
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GENERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
CITY OF DANIA
CONTRACT AGREEMENT
1985
ARTICLE 32
Compensation for use of Personal Vehicle
The City agrees to reimburse employees for travel expenses should
the City request personal vehicle use , at the City' s prevailing rate.
In addition, employees can not be compelled to use their personal
vehicle.
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GENERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
CITY OF DANIA
CONTRACT AGREEMENT
1985
ARTICLE 33
Educational Incentive
City will repay all costs of job related courses taken within the
fiscal year provided a passing grade is maintained. Courses must have
approval of Department Head, Personnel Director and City Manager prior
to application. Employees will receive a one time $25. 00 incentive
regardless of the number of courses completed, provided a passing
grade is maintained in all courses taken.
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CITY OF DANIA
CONTRACT AGREEMENT
1985
ARTICLE 34
Pension
The City shall continue with its present practice of pension
plan.
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CITY OF DANIA
CONTRACT AGREEMENT
1985
j ARTICLE 35
Longevity
Employees eligible to receive longevity pay will be offered the
following scale:
Percentage of Base Salary
-. 6 years of service 1. 5%
7 years of service 3 .0%
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1 9 years of service 6.0%
10 years of service 7. 5%
j 11 years of service 8 .0%
12 years of service 8. 5%
13 years of service 9. 0%
j 14 years of service 9 . 5%
{{ 15 years of service 10 . 0%
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For calculation purposes, the cut off date will be December 1 , of each
Iyear. In no case will any employee receive any less dollar amounts
� than ( 1983) .
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CITY OF DANIA
CONTRACT AGREEMENT
1985
ARTICLE 36
Savings Clause
If any article or sections of this agreement shall be found
invalid, unlawful, or not enforceable by reason of any existing or
subsequently enacted State, Federal or Municipal Legislation, all
other articles shall remain in full force and effect for the duration
of this Agreement.
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{ In the case of invalidation; both the City and the Association shall
} meet at reasonable times for the purpose of agreeing to replace and/or
rectify the article( s) in question.
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GENERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
CITY OF DANIA
CONTRACT AGREEMENT
1985
ARTICLE 37
Wage Increase
The City agrees to increase the current wage rate of all employees
covered by this agreement by granting a raise in pay of three (3)
percent on October 1 , 1985, an additional raise in pay of three ( 3 )
percent on May 1 , 1986 , and a final increase in pay of three ( 3 )
percent on October 1 , 1986.
The topic pay increases shall be subject to pension contributions by
the City and the employees.
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CITY OF DANIA
CONTRACT AGREEMENT
1985
ARTICLE 38
Cross Over Work Activities
Section I - The City and Union mutually agree that with the
introduction of sophisticated computer software in most departments ,
the need for cross training within the "home" department as well as
within other departments throughout the City exists.
Section II - The City and Union agree that those departments
affected by the demonstrated need for cross training shall be allowed
to do so even if the assigned cross training activities are outside
the employees current job description and classification. Employees
effected shall also at times be required to perform cross trained
activities in other than their "home" department. Article 19 , of this
contract shall prevail where applicable .
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GENERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
CITY OF DANIA
CONTRACT AGREEMENT
1985
ARTICLE 39
Term of Agreement
After a majority vote of those Association members voting on the
question of ratification and thereafter upon its ratification by an
official resolution of the City Commission ratifying the Agreement and
authorizing the City° s Chief Negotiator to sign the Agreement on
behalf of the City, then the Agreement upon being signed by the
appropriate Association representatives and the Chief Negotiator of
the City, shall become effective October 1 , 1985. The Agreement shall
continue in force until September 30 , 1987.
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CITY OF DANIA
CONTRACT AGREEMENT
1985
AMENDMENT
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Any and all sections of this agreement between the General
Employees and the City apply mainly to full time regular employees.
However, in order for the Public Employees Relations Commission to
approve the GEA as the exclusive bargaining unit for the General
Employees, part-time employees could not be excluded from the unit.
It is the position of the City to formally recognize part-time
employees as members of the unit, yet our current fringe benefit
package designed for regular full time employees will not be made
available to part-time employees. Any and all agreed upon wage
adjustments throughout the current contract year will be enjoyed by
both full time and part-time employees. Vacation allowance for
Permanent part-time employees who continuously work a minimum of 40
hours bi-weekly, will be calculated at 1 . 54 hours per
pay eriod for
i 1-5 years of employment, 2. 31 hours for 5-15 year and 3 .08phours for
16+ years of service. The specific articles the City wishes to be
excluded from part-time participation are:
Article #24
Article #25 Group Insurance
Article #28 Sick Leave
Article #29 Bereavement Leave
Article #33 Personal Day
Article #34 Education Incentive
Article #35 Pension
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CONTRACT AGREEMENT
1985
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FOR THE ASSOCIATION:
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APPROVED FOR FORM AND CORRECTNESS
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Frank C. Adler, City Attorney
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