(A) Full-time firemen and police officers shall be paid directly an annual amount designated by council for a clothing allowance.
(B) Safety equipment limited to body armor and protective helmets will be provided for part-time police officers by the city as follows:
(1) Body armor will be provided by the city for all part-time officers. If the officer leaves the employment of the City of Cheviot prior to the completion of two years of service, the city shall be reimbursed by the officer for the full cost of the body armor. After two years of service, no reimbursement is due to the city.
(2) Protective helmets will be purchased by the police department and shall remain city property.
(3) All clothing and required equipment will be supplied by the city. If employment is terminated before the completion of two years of service, the city shall be reimbursed by the officer at 100% of the clothing cost. All required equipment shall remain the property of the city.
(4) Any reimbursement due the City of Cheviot may be recouped through payroll deduction.
(C) Replacement of damaged personal clothing may be made with the approval of both the Fire Chief and Safety-Service Director if such clothing was damaged in the course of the employee’s official duties.
(Am. Ord. 05-20, passed 9-6-05; Am. Ord. 06-16, passed 6-20-06; Am. Ord. 10-33, passed 10-5-10)