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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAmending the Salary Ordinance Firefighters Year 1981ORDINANCE NO. 6960 -81 Passed by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana September 14, rq 81 Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Approved and signed by City Clerk IRENE K. GAMMON Of Common Council .: /Ir City Clerk IRENE K. GAMMON BILL NO. ORDINANCE NO. L,q6n -g) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SALARY ORDINANCE FOR FIREFIGHTERS FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 1981 STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND INTENT: The Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, recognizes that Indiana Code Section 18- 1 -11 -2 specifically authorizes the Common Council to set salaries for the Fire Department. The Common Council has budgeted money in the sum of ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) for compensation of firefighters who hold Indiana State certification as Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs). No provision was included in the 1981 Salary Ordinance for the payment of this amount to EMT's. The Common Council therefore wishes to amend the 1981 Salary Ordinance in order to pay persons who have attained certification as EMT's for services rendered during 1981. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: SECTION I. In addition to the annual pay and any other compensation for extra duty and special performance already provided for by Ordinance No. 6813 -80, being the Salary Ordinance for the Fire Department for the calendar year 1981, the following compensation shall be paid: (a) For persons certified by the State of Indiana as a certified Emergency Medical Technician, two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) per year. SECTION II effect from and by the Mayor. This ordinance shall be in full force and after its passage by the Council and signature 1st READING $ - R q PUBLIC HEARING 1 �4 _ I 2nd READING NOT APPROVED REFERRED PASSED Ct - ( y - e.i FILED IN CL[,, "I'S OFFICE Irene Gammon CITY CLERK, SOUTH BEND,IND. SOUTH BEND FIRE DEPARTMENT 701 W. Sample Street South Bend, Indiana 46621 Timothy J. Brassell Fire Chief CITY of SOUTH BEND ROGER O. PARENT, Mayor COUNTY -CITY BUILDING SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 46601 South-Bend Common Council County -City Building South Bend, IN 46601 Dear Members of the Council: August 18, 1981 2191284 -9255 Attached is a proposed amendment to the 1981 Fire Department Salary Ordinance. This amendment would, if passed, allow Fire Department personnel attaining and maintaining State of Indiana Certification as Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT's), to receive the sum of $250 yearly. This amendment is the necessary last step in the Fire Department's program of training Firefighter /EMT's. These men and those that follow will respond to health threatening incidents and, because of their advanced training, will be able to offer our citizens the best possible care. This "First Responder" care, coupled with our Paramedic program, will provide South Bend residents with the best emergency medical care system available in the State. If you will recall, I discussed this program during the Fire Department budget review meeting last year. Subsequently, the Council passed the Fire Department Emergency Medical Services budget containing the necessary monies. I was told to begin the program and then ask for the necessary salary ordinance amend- ment. I am very proud to announce that out of the 39 Firefighters who took the State examination, all passed and are certified. This initial success has generated greater interest among other depart- ment members. A second class (1982) is already planned. The 1982 salary agreement includes EMT pay provisions. South Bend Common Council August 18, 1981 Page 2 I would like to thank the members of the Council for their support and encouragement concerning this program. Without the assurance of Council support I doubt that the great measure of success achieved would have been attained. Again, thank you for your support and please give this amend- ment your favorable consideration. As always, I will be available to answer any questions you may have. Sincerely, Timothy Y. Brassell Fire Chief TJB /vm Attach. Tomah er Irport &�o t4t (fommon 010an t of Or (Mg of f3out4 Trnd: Your Committee OF THE WHOLE to whom was referred BILL NO. 84 -81 A BILL AMENDING THE SALARY ORDINANCE FOR FIREFIGHTERS FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 1981. Respectfully report that they have examined the matter and that in their opinion THIS BILL SHOULD BE TO THE COUNCIL FAVORABLE. JOHN VOORDE Chairman rne� •neu .uauaeiHa <o.