(A) Non-work related illness or accident. In the event an employee becomes disabled due to a non-work related accident of illness, his or her pay will be determined by the following.
(1) The employee will receive 50% of his or her normal base wage for a maximum of 26 weeks, payable first day of accident, eighth day of illness. Bonus time must be exhausted entirely before 50% benefit begins.
(2) Police officers must immediately apply through their Pension Board for disability payments. The city will pay the difference between the amount granted and 50% of the officers’ base pay for the 26-week period. Subject to a 90-day review by the city administration. In accordance with PERF rules, all vacation and bonus time must be used before 50% pay is given. The city will continue pay, uninterrupted, after employee signs agreement to sign over all compensation from PERF to the city.
(B) Work related injuries. In the event an employee becomes disabled due to a work related injury or illness, which is covered by worker’s compensation insurance, the following will apply.
(1) Employees covered by workers compensation will file workers compensation claim, and the city will pay the difference between the amount granted by worker’s compensation and 100% of the employee’s full pay for a period of 90 days. At the end of 90 days, the city administration will review the employee’s case and, at the discretion of the city administration, the 100% coverage will be extended or terminated.
(2) Police officer must, immediately upon accident or injury, apply to PERF through the local Pension Board for disability benefits. The city will pay the difference between the amount granted by PERF and 100% of the officers base wage, subject to a 90-day review by the Board of Works and Safety. At the time of review, the Board may extend or terminate the 100% coverage.
(3) The city will continue to pay all employees, uninterrupted, after employee signs agreement to sign over all compensation checks to the city.
(Ord. 6-2002, passed 8-6-2002)