(A) (1) Employees required by the Public Works/Water Works Department to wear prescribed uniforms in the performance of their duties and require as a condition of employment as city employees, shall be issued a maximum allotment for uniforms as follows:
(a) Public Works employees, $650 annually.
(b) Water Works employees, $850 annually.
(2) The maximum allotment is the maximum amount the city will spend on any employee for uniforms, authorized wearing apparel, safety shoes, and/or related equipment as designated by the department head. This does not mean that employees have to spend the maximum amount and employees and supervisors should use discretion and only purchase items that are needed to perform the job. The city shall continue to provide a vendor for such uniforms. Any amount spent over the maximum uniform allotment will be paid by the employee at their own expense. Upon termination, employees shall return all uniforms furnished by the city.
(B) The Chief of Police, Assistant Chief (Patrol Captain), Assistant Chief (Investigations Captain) and detective requiring business attire will be reimbursed up to $1,200 annually for the purpose of purchasing such necessary attire. New hires shall be prorated based on the month of employment.
(Ord. 15-19, passed 12-16-19; Am. Ord. 01-23, passed 1-17-23)