Common use of UNIFORMS & EQUIPMENT Clause in Contracts

UNIFORMS & EQUIPMENT. During the term of this Memorandum of Understanding, the Parties agree to discuss and review Department policies for providing Unit Members’ uniforms, clothing and equipment allowances within the framework of the Labor-Management Committees established by this MOU. Public Works unit members eligible for a uniform credit as of the date of ratification of this MOU will receive an annual credit of $125.00 to be used in accordance with Department policy. Eligible unit members will receive a jacket every other year. The tool allowance shall be $500.00 per year for eligible unit members. Police Department unit members eligible for a uniform credit will receive reimbursement each calendar year per the following schedule: Detention and Transport Employees $900.00 Park Rangers, CSO’s and Traffic Enforcement $900.00 Identification and Property Employees $900.00 Unit members required to wear a vest will receive a credit of $1,100 toward the purchase of a vest when the employee’s current vest reaches expiration. Unit members eligible to receive safety boot and/or xxxx allowances or any other clothing, cleaning or equipment allowances as of the date of ratification of this MOU will continue to receive those allowances to be used in accordance with Department policy. The City will provide reasonable accommodations for special size orders. Replacement clothing due to work-related damage shall be paid upon approval of the supervisor. Any denial of replacement may be appealed by the employee to the department’s labor-management committee