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Elyria, OH Code of Ordinances
CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF ELYRIA, OHIO
DIRECTORY OF OFFICIALS (2024)
PRELIMINARY UNIT
CHARTER OF THE CITY OF ELYRIA, OHIO
PART ONE - ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
TITLE ONE - General Provisions
TITLE THREE - Legislative
TITLE FIVE - Administrative
CHAPTER 121 Mayor
CHAPTER 123 City Finance Director
CHAPTER 125 City Law Director
CHAPTER 127 Administrative Finance Counsel
CHAPTER 129 Administrative Legal Counsel
CHAPTER 131 Tax Administrator
CHAPTER 133 Department of Safety and Service
CHAPTER 135 Division of Police
CHAPTER 137 Division of Fire
CHAPTER 139 Division of Building and Zoning Inspection
CHAPTER 141 Division of Communications
CHAPTER 143 Division of Engineering
CHAPTER 145 Division of Streets
CHAPTER 147 Division of Public Buildings and Works
CHAPTER 149 Division of Utilities
CHAPTER 151 Division of Cemeteries
CHAPTER 153 Division of Forestry
CHAPTER 154 Planning Department
CHAPTER 155 Division of Purchasing and Personnel
CHAPTER 156 Building Department
CHAPTER 157 Department of Health
CHAPTER 158 Forestry Department
CHAPTER 159 Community Development Department
CHAPTER 160 Department of Parks and Recreation
CHAPTER 161 Urban Renewal
CHAPTER 163 Conflict of Interest; Board of Ethics
CHAPTER 165 Employees Generally
CHAPTER 167 Affirmative Action
CHAPTER 168 Minority Business Enterprise Program
CHAPTER 169 Arbitration Under Collective Bargaining Agreements
CHAPTER 170 IT Department
TITLE SEVEN - Boards and Commissions
TITLE NINE - Judicial
TITLE ELEVEN - Taxation
PART THREE - TRAFFIC CODE
PART FIVE - GENERAL OFFENSES CODE
PART SEVEN - BUSINESS REGULATION CODE
PART NINE - STREETS AND PUBLIC SERVICES CODE
PART ELEVEN - PLANNING AND ZONING CODE
PART THIRTEEN - BUILDING CODE
PART FIFTEEN - FIRE PREVENTION CODE
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137.07 WORK WEEK.
   The Director of Safety-Service is authorized to establish a work week of fifty-six hours for members of the Division of Fire.
(Ord. 67-228. Passed 11-6-67.)
137.08 DAYS OFF IN LIEU OF HOLIDAYS.
   The members of the Fire Division are hereby authorized to have thirteen days off per year in lieu of the holidays stated hereinafter. The thirteen days off shall be granted to the members of the Fire Division by the Chief, whether or not the members actually performed services on the holidays stated herein. The first ten holidays listed hereinafter may be added to their vacation, or taken at any other time, according to the discretion of the Chief. Days number eleven, twelve and thirteen shall be administered as a personal day, to be taken by the employee at a mutually agreed time between the employee and the Chief, and shall be given off on the employee's work day.
   (a)   Such days off shall be subject to the following stipulations:
      (1)   That an employee must have completed a sixty-day probationary period before becoming eligible for the benefits stated hereunder.
   (b)   The days off for holidays or in lieu of holidays are as follows:
      (1)   The first day of January, known as New Year's Day;
      (2)   The third Monday in February, known as Washington-Lincoln Day;
      (3)   The last Monday in May, known as Decoration Day or memorial Day;
      (4)   The fourth day of July, known as Independence Day;
      (5)   The first Monday of September, known as Labor Day;
      (6)   The second Monday in October, known as Columbus Day;
      (7)   The eleventh day in November, known as Veteran's Day;
      (8)   The fourth Thursday in November, known as Thanksgiving Day;
      (9)   The twenty-fifth day of December, known as Christmas Day;
      (10)   One-half day off for Christmas Eve, and one-half day off on Good Friday;
      (11)   One day for personal business provided that twenty-four hours notice is given by the member and such day off shall be subject to the approval of the Chief.
      (12)   Employee's birthday to be administered in the same manner as the personal day above;
      (13)   Any day appointed and recommended by the Governor of this State, or the President of the United States of America as a holiday, to be administered in the same manner as eleven and twelve above.
(Ord. 74-289. Passed 12-2-74.)
137.081 VACATIONS
   All members of the Fire Division shall be granted the following vacation leave with full pay, based upon their length of service as follows:
 
Length of Service (years)
Length of Vacation (calendar weeks) 
1 but less than 2
1
2 but less than 10
2
10 but less than 16
3
16 or more
4
 
   (a)   An employee becomes eligible for vacation leave on his employment anniversary date, and vacation leave shall be taken by the employee within twelve months after it is earned.
   (b)   If an employee is terminated, voluntarily or involuntarily, prior to taking his vacation, he shall receive the prorated portion of any fully earned but unused vacation leave at the time of separation. In the case of death of an employee, the unused vacation leave shall be paid to his estate.
   (c)   If a recognized holiday falls within an employee's vacation leave, the employee shall receive an additional paid vacation day in lieu of the holiday either at the beginning or end of his vacation.
   (d)   Members of the Fire Division, in scheduling their vacation period, shall begin scheduling their vacation periods in accordance with the procedures established by the Fire Division.
(Ord. 74-284. Passed 12-2-74.)
137.082 COMPENSATORY TIME OFF.
   (a)    Each member of the Fire Division shall be granted compensatory time off at the rate of two hours off for each one hour or part of one hour of overtime duty, with a minimum of four hours credited to be repaid at the above two for one ratio as follows:
      (1)   Each time an individual is called in from off-duty.
      (2)   Excluding the first hour, all time worked when held over beyond the ending time of a tour of duty.
      (3)   For mandatory attendance at special training, schools, seminars or conferences on the members own time, but excluding college accredited courses for which compensation is already being awarded, and the mandatory education requirements of the State of Ohio for new firemen.
      (4)   Testifying in court, on the members own time, when the case is pertinent to Fire Division business.
      (5)   Any meetings or activities concerning Fire Division business called by the Chief or Acting Chief.
   (b)   Compensatory time off shall be accumulated as follows:
      (1)   Each individual member of the Fire Division may accumulate a maximum of two tours of duty in one calendar year.
      (2)   Any amount up to and including two tours of duty not used by an individual member shall be carried into the next calendar year.
   (c)   Compensatory time off shall be granted as follows:
      (1)   Requests for compensatory time off shall be granted at the discretion of the Chief or an Assistant Chief, under the Fire Division procedure governing Leave of Absence.
      (2)   Compensatory time off shall be used in no less than one hour increments.
(Ord. 72-242. Passed 12-18-72.)
137.09 UNAUTHORIZED WEARING OF UNIFORM.
   No person shall wear any cap, coat, belt, boots, blouse or shirt belonging to the Fire Division except when on duty as a fireman under the direction of the Fire Chief or an Assistant Fire Chief.
(R.O. 1946, C. 14, Sec. 11.)
137.10 FIRE CALLS OUTSIDE CORPORATE LIMITS.
   The officer in charge of the Fire Division is hereby designated as the person to authorize fire protection to such areas outside the City not covered by contract as provided by Ohio R.C. 9.60. For the purpose of this section, the officer in charge of the Fire Division is that individual so designated and on duty at the time it is necessary to authorize such fire protection.
(Ord. 89-266. Passed 11-20-89.)
137.11 COLLEGE INCENTIVE PROGRAM.
   A college incentive program shall be adopted for firemen upon the certification of an accredited fire science course and degree, at the Lorain County Community College. Such program, when implemented, will be as follows:
   (a)   The base pay of a fireman shall be increased one dollar ($1.00) per month for each credit hour of approved fire science course successfully completed.
   (b)   A passing grade of C or better is required in order for the individual fireman to get credit under such incentive program.
   (c)   The course selection shall be based on courses at the Lorain County Community College leading to a fire science degree.
   (d)   A maximum of ninety-six credit hours shall be available for credit under this college incentive program.
   (e)   No credit shall be earned until fifteen credit hours have been earned by the individual fireman.
   (f)   Credit shall be given for approved courses successfully completed by a grade of C or better prior to adoption of this program or prior to employment as a fireman.
   (g)   The longevity program in effect for fireman, as stipulated in the current compensation ordinance, shall not be considered for additional pay under this program.
   (h)   A board is hereby created consisting of the Fire Chief, one fireman and the Safety-Service Director for the purpose of determining whether or not a course is an approved fire science course.
(Ord. 70-217. Passed 12-28-70.)
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