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Home My WebLink About5.F.4. Clothing Policy Modification-Res. No. 6929 SF:4. CITY OF SHAKOPEE Memorandum TO: Mayor and City Council CONSENT FROM: Mark McNeill, City Administrator SUBJECT: Clothing Policy Modification DATE: August 18, 2009 Comment: Introduction: The City Council is asked to modify the City's clothing policy, to allow for the City to supply 1) logo-embroidered clothing for the City Council, and 2) allow retiring firefighters with more than 20 years of service to retain their dress uniforms. Background: The City has adopted Resolution 6416 which established a policy allowing certain employee positions to be provided with City-provided clothing. The clothing usually contains an embroidered logo so as to identify the employee as working for the City of Shakopee. Some clothing is provided through Union contract; others are provided by policy. Some members of Council have requested the ability to obtain shirts from the City of Shakopee, so as to make themselves better identifiable during the "Nite to Unite" and similar events. In order to do this, the City's clothing policy would need to be modified. In addition, the City went to a "Class A" uniform for fire fighters in 2005. The policy should also be modified to accommodate the "existing practice of allowing retiring firefighters of more than 20 years of service to retain their dress uniform. Budget Impact: A single polo shirt, with embroidery, will cost in the $20-30 range. That can be absorbed in the City Council's budget. The firefighter dress uniform cost is $575; funding for that is provided in that department's budget. Recommendation: I recommend that each Council member be allotted one shirt per year at City expense. Further, the Council should allow retiring firefighters with more than 20 years of service to retain their dress uniforms. Relationship to Visioning: This supports Goal F-Housekeeping. Action Required: If the Council concurs, it should, by motion, approve the following: Resolution No. 6929 A Resolution Amending Resolution 6416 Setting A Uniform/Clothing Policy i\W. \fU.LUJLO Mark McNeill City Administrator RESOLUTION NO. 6929 A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 6416 SETTING A UNIFORM/CLOTHING POLICY Whereas, there is a need for the City of Shakopee to provide appropriate attire for City representatives for various reasons; and WHEREAS, Resolution 6416 shall be amended to authorize City-provided clothing to be issued in the following circumstances: 1. Fire Department Class A Uniform For each member of the Fire Department that has completed a year of service, the city will provide a Class A uniform consisting of: cap, jacket, shirt, tie, belt, trousers, shoes and gloves. The city retains ownership and pays for repair or replacementL firefighters with more than 20 years of service shall be allowed to retain their dress uniforms upon retirement. 2. Police Non-union Supervisors The city will provide the same as union members. 3. Items Issued to new Police Officers 2 pair navy blue pants, 2 short sleeve navy shirts, 2 long sleeve navy shirts, 1 navy jacket w/ removable liner, 1 bulletproof vest, 1 navy uniform hat (Midway round cap), 1 navy winter hat, 2 navy blue ties, 1 rain jacket (black w/orange lining), 1 rain hat cover {black w/orange lining), 1 basket weave black leather trouser belt, 1 basket weave black leather duty belt, 1 basket weave black leather~ilent key holder, 1 basket weave black leather magazine holder (can be open top), 1 basket weave black leather glove holder, 1 basket weave black leather handcuff case, 1 basket weave black leather flashlight (full size) holder, 1 basket weave black leather baton holder, 1 basket weave black leather radio holder, 1 basket weave black leather security holster (if using dept issued firearm), 1 basket weave black leather set of belt keepers, 1 basket weave black leather chemical spray holder, 1 pair handcuffs, 1 21-inch Asp baton, 1.8 oz. Sabre Red, 2 badges (silver), hat badge. 4. Police CSO 2 pair navy blue pants, 2 short sleeve navy shirts, 2 long sleeve navy shirts, 1 navy jacket w/ removable liner, 1 bulletproof vest, 1 navy winter hat, 1 rain jacket (black w/orange lining), 1 basket weave black leather trouser belt, 1 basket weave black leather duty belt, 1 basket weave black leather silent key holder, 1 basket weave black leather glove holder, 1 basket weave black leather handcuff case, 1 basket weave black leather radio holder, 1 basket weave black leather set of belt keepers, 1 basket weave black leather chemical spray holder, 1 pair handcuffs, 1.8 oz. Sabre Red, 2 badges (silver) , hat badge. 5. Fire Inspector The city will provide a $500 per year allowance. 6. Custodial Staff The city will provide five shirts and one jacket per year. 7. Facilities Maintenance Staff The city will provide five shirts and one jacket per year. 8. Recreation Staff The city will provide one shirt per year. Arena staff; one shirt and one jacket per year. Community Center staff (Building Supervisors, front desk and fitness); four shirts per year, jacket may be substituted. Teen Center staff; two shirts per year. Pool Staff; the city will provide one swim suit and shirt per year. Managers receive one additional shirt per year. Aids receive one shirt per year. 9. Public Works Supervisors The city will provide the same as union members. 10. Engineering and Inspection The city will provide one cap and/or one jacket per year for field personnel for identification purposes. 11. Safety Items This includes items such as hard hats, reflective vests/shirts, hearing protection, fire fighters turn-out gear, personal equipment for chain saw operators, etc. 12. Ci ty Council One shirt per year NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA, that the City Council hereby adopts an amended Uniform/Clothing Policy. Adopted in session of the City Council of the City of Shakopee, Minnesota held this day of , 2009. Mayor of the City of Shakopee ATTEST: City Clerk (New language is indicated by underlining and deleted language is indicated by strikethroughs)