Title
An Ordinance amending Section 23-30(b)(4)(a) of the Code of Ordinances, relating to employees of the Div. of Fire and Emergency Services who are appointed to the positions of Assistant Fire Chief and Fire Battalion Chief, to provide that employees appointed to those positions shall receive a bi-weekly stipend in an amount authorized by the Urban County Council; authorizing a stipend for the appointed position of Fire Battalion Chief in the amount of $771 bi-weekly; and authorizing a stipend for the appointed position of Assistant Fire Chief in the amount of $1,471 bi-weekly; all effective July 1, 2024. [Div. of Fire and Emergency Services, Wells]
Summary
Authorization to amend Section 23-30 in the Code of Ordinances to accommodate the approved increase for the Battalion Chief’s and Assistant Fire Chief’s stipends, for a total increase of $401,879.00. Funds are Budgeted in the FY 2025 approved Budget. (L0655-24) (Wells/Armstrong)
Budgetary Implications: Yes
Advance Document Review:
Law: No
Risk Management: No
Fully Budgeted: Yes
Account Number: 1101 505701 5701 63131
1101 505701 5701 63513
This Fiscal Year Impact: $401,879.00
Annual Impact: $401,879.00
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Body
WHEREAS, Section 23-30 of the Code of Ordinances of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government provides that there May be appointed qualified personnel from within the Division of Fire and Emergency Services to perform administrative duties, including to the positions of Assistant Fire Chief and Fire Battalion Chief; and
WHEREAS, Section 23-30(B)(4)(A) of the Code of Ordinances shall be amended to clarify and update the provision relating to a bi-weekly stipend for employees from the Division of Fire and Emergency Services who are appointed to the positions of Fire Battalion Chief and Assistant Fire Chief to allow for a bi-weekly stipend for these positions in an amount approved by the Urban County Council; and
WHEREAS, the Urban County Council desires to authorize a stipend for the appointed position of Fire Battalion Chief in the amount of $771.00 bi-weekly; and
WHEREAS, the Urban County Council desires to authorize a stipend for the appointed position of Assistant Fire Chief in the amount of $1,471.00 biweekly.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE LEXINGTON-FAYETTE URBAN COUNTY GOVERNMENT:
Section 1 - That Section 23-30(b)(4)(a) of the Code of Ordinances of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government be and hereby is amended to read as follows:
(4) There May be appointed qualified personnel from within the Div. of Fire and Emergency Services to perform administrative duties or paramedic and emergency medical treatment duties.
a. Each Fire battalion chief assigned to the office of the Fire chief as assistant chief shall, in addition to all other compensation provided herein, receive a bi-weekly stipend in an amount set by the Urban County Council. Each Fire major assigned to the office of the Fire chief as Fire battalion chief shall, in addition to all other compensation provided herein, receive a bi-weekly stipend in an amount set by the Urban County Council. Merit increases shall be computed on the members' current salaries, including supplemental pay.
Section 2 - That, pursuant to Section 23-30(b)(4)(a) of the Code, as amended herein, the Urban County Council hereby authorizes a stipend in the amount of $771.00 bi-weekly for the appointed position of Fire Battalion Chief.
Section 3 - That, pursuant to Section 23-30(b)(4)(a) of the Code, as amended herein, the Urban County Council hereby authorizes a stipend in the amount of $1,471.00 bi-weekly for the appointed position of Assistant Fire Chief.
Section 4 - That this Ordinance shall be effective as of July 1, 2024.
PASSED URBAN COUNTY COUNCIL:
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CLERK OF URBAN COUNTY COUNCIL
PUBLISHED:
0655-24/Fire/MC/4883-8877-6393, v. 1