Coveralls, Boots, Shoe Allowance. The Employer will continue to furnish each non- uniformed officer with one pair of coveralls and one pair of boots to be used for tactical and training purposes. The shoe allowance for officers and detectives shall be converted to a reimbursement program, as follows. In accordance with IRS guidelines for accountable reimbursement plans, officers qualified for a shoe allowance shall submit original receipts for the purchase of work related shoes attached to the police department reimbursement form, not to exceed a total of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00). Receipts must be submitted each fiscal year by May 31 for approval by the Director of Public Safety – Police/Fire Chief, and a reimbursement check shall be provided by June 30. As indicated above, reimbursements will not total more than One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) in a 12-month period. In the event of a partial year reimbursement, the period of time on assignment and a prorated amount will be determined by the Human Resources Department and approved by the Director of Public Safety – Police/Fire Chief. It is understood that copies of receipts, cancelled checks, credit card statements, charge receipts, etc., do not meet IRS guidelines and will not be accepted for reimbursement. Any excess allowance not reimbursed to an officer in any twelve month period is not recoverable. This shoe allowance may also be used to purchase any of the following items, provided that they are consistent with Department policies and standards regarding uniform appearance: flash lights, shoes, boots, brief case, seat organizer, clip board, pocket knife, multi-purpose tool, gear bag, badge wallet, gloves, turtleneck shirt, long underwear, belt and uniform sweater.
