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R25-325 RESOLUTION NO. R25-325 1 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON 2 BEACH, FLORIDA, RATIFYING AND APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF 3 UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH AND THE 4 BOYNTON BEACH ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS, FLORIDA, LOCAL 5 1891, IAFF, TO ESTABLISH THE LOGISTICS QUARTERMASTER POSITION 6 WITHIN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND 7 FOR ALL OTHER PURPOSES. 8 9 WHEREAS, the City of Boynton Beach maintains a fire rescue department and is party to 10 a collective bargaining agreement with Local 1891, Boynton Beach Association of Fire Fighters, 11 IAFF (the "Union"), covering the period October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2027; and 12 WHEREAS, the City has identified a need for improved logistical support services within 13 the Fire Department to enhance operational efficiency, equipment readiness, inventory 14 management, and departmental preparedness; and 15 WHEREAS, the City and Union have reached mutual agreement regarding the creation 16 of a new Logistics Quartermaster position to be included in the Union's bargaining unit, as 17 memorialized in the Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU"); and 18 WHEREAS, the Logistics Quartermaster position was previously budgeted for and 19 approved in the City's Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget, and establishment of this position will not 20 increase personnel costs; and 21 WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida, deems that 22 ratification and approval of the MOU is in the best interests of the City and its residents and will 23 enhance the operational effectiveness of the Fire Department. 24 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON 25 BEACH, FLORIDA, THAT: 26 SECTION 1. The foregoing "Whereas" clauses are hereby ratified and confirmed as 27 being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this Resolution upon adoption 28 hereof. 29 SECTION 2. The City Commission hereby approves and ratifies the Memorandum of 30 Understanding between Boynton Beach Association of Fire Fighters, Florida, Local 1891, IAFF, 31 and the City of Boynton Beach to allocate the construction costs to establish the Logistics RESOLUTION NO. R25-325 32 Quartermaster position (the "MOU"), in form and substance similar to that attached as "Exhibit 33 A". 34 SECTION 3. The City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida, hereby ratifies 35 the City Manager's execution of the MOU and authorizes the City Manager to execute any 36 ancillary documents required under the MOU or necessary to accomplish the purposes of this 37 Resolution. 38 SECTION 4. This Resolution shall take effect as provided by law. 39 [SIGNATURES ON FOLLOWING PAGE] RESOLUTION NO. R25-325 40 PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of ` arnbeK 2025. 41 CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA 42 YES NO 43 44 Mayor - Rebecca Shelton 45 46 Vice Mayor - Woodrow L. Hay 47 48 Commissioner - Angela Cruz 49 50 Commissioner - Thomas Turkin 51 52 Commissioner - Aimee Kelley 53 54 VOTE O 55 ATTEST: 56 57 ! 58 i/I/i/,!,LI��T/'II A 0 / 5Vdt, Maylee D: Jesus, MPA MC Rebecca Shelton 6 City Clerk Mayor 61 _�. .. 62 ;160INTONe APPROVED AS TO FORM: 63 i� ecI PORgrF•.F9 ii1, 64 (Corporate Seal) ;3i SEAL 65INCORPORATED; �iGiY!`( O 66 ��'4t ••.. 192 ,yr Shawna G. Lamb 67 '`% FLOR��)'` City Attorney MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING by and between BOYNTON BEACH ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS, FLORIDA, LOCAL 1891, IAFF and the CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH WHEREAS, the City of Boynton Beach (the "City") maintains a fire rescue department; WHEREAS, Local 1892 Boynton Beach Fire Fighters and Paramedics Association of Fire Fighters (the "Union") represents a bargaining unit consisting of the City's Firefighters, Lieutenants, Captains, Battalion Chiefs, Fire Marshal, and Division Chiefs; WHEREAS, the City and Union are parties to a collective bargaining agreement covering the period October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2027 (the "CBA"). WHEREAS, the City intends to create the new classification of Logistics Quartermaster, which the parties agree will be included in the Union's bargaining unit and will be covered by the CBA; and WHEREAS, the City and Union have engaged in impact bargaining concerning the creation of this position and have reached an agreement as to the applicable terms and conditions of employment for this position of Logistics Quartermaster. NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed by and between the City and Union as follows: 1. The Union and City agree to include the position of Logistics Quartermaster in the bargaining unit represented by the Union. 2. The Union and City agree to follow the following Career Ladder in order for an employee to be qualified for the Logistics Quartermaster position: a. Minimum of nine (9) years of service with BBFR; and b. Minimum of three(3) years serving as an Operator Engineer; and c. State Certified Pump Operator; and d. Successfully obtain the following Certifications: i. BBFR Officer Candidate School ii. Any other certification required at the time of application, determined by the Deputy Fire Chief 3. The Union and City agree that Hours of Work for the position of Logistics Quartermaster shall consist of a forty (40) work week with the ability to use Flex Time. The schedule may be amended by both the Fire Chief and the Union President. 4. The Union and City agree that the Logistics Quartermaster shall receive a cell phone allowance and take-home vehicle at the discretion of the Fire Chief or designee. 5. The Union and the City agree that the Logistics Quartermaster will fulfill all requirements and responsibilities outlined in Appendix A and all other duties as assigned by the Fire Chief. 6. The Union and City agree that the Logistics Quartermaster will be considered on-call 24/7 unless on scheduled leave, sick usage, FMLA, or on pre-determined unavailability approved by the Deputy Fire Chief(or designee) 7. The Union and City agree that the pay plan shall mimic the Operator Engineer Plan in the most City Union��� current CBA, except as adjusted in Section 8 below. 8. The Union and City agree on a 40-hour assignment wage adjustment at a pay rate increase of$1.92 per hour. 9. The parties agree that an employee filling the position of Logistics Quartermaster will continue to move through the step pay plan for Operator Engineer on his/her anniversary date in that position. 10. The Union and the City agree that this position shall be filled by direct appointment of the Fire Chief or designee and shall not be subject to a promotional process. 11. The Union and City agree that the current member assuming the role of Logistics Quartermaster shall be grandfathered into that position regardless of the conditions set forth herein. The Union and the City agree that, for and in consideration"pie conditions stated herein, the terms and sufficiency of which are hereby agreed to and acknow :d.-.CI by the Union and the City. City of Boy.to nom--ch Local 1891 President CITY ATT( RNEY'S OFF! E Approve o form and le• By. AI. . r- � a- Shawna G.Lamb, - City Attorney • City Union�„�_ Appendix A Responsibilities Qf the Logistics Quartermaster: • Responsible for the procurement, storage, and distribution of various supplies, equipment, and provisions. • Ensure the readiness of all equipment and supplies necessary for operations. • Performs regular inventory and maintains records of uniforms, supplies, and equipment. • Coordinate with other personnel or departments to fulfill logistical needs. • Manage and maintain all forms of communication devices and vehicles. • Conduct inspections and maintenance of facilities, ensuring they meet health and safety standards. • Provide training and guidance to subordinates or new staff on inventory management and other logistical procedures. • Repair and maintain fire department equipment and vehicles. • Paint and repair minor projects within fire stations. • Installs and maintains equipment on fire apparatus. • Operate all fire department and heavy equipment during both emergencies and non-emergencies. • Responding to logistical needs of significant incidents and natural disasters. • Attend all vehicle spec meetings. • Assist in station buildouts and construction committees. • Reports directly to the Deputy Fire Chief(or designee). • Other duties as assigned by the Fire Chief Union L?