(a) In addition to his/her regular compensation, the Police Chief shall be entitled only to the uniform allowance benefit and weapon purchase upon retirement set forth in the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Strongsville and The Fraternal Order of Police, Parma Lodge #15 (Sergeants and Lieutenants, effective January 1, 2022 and expiring December 31, 2024) and to no other special benefits, such as overtime benefits, compensatory time, or any other benefits beyond those otherwise provided to all other City Department Directors. The Assistant/Deputy Police Chief(s) shall be considered salaried employees and shall receive the following benefits set forth in the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Strongsville and The Fraternal Order of the Police, Parma Lodge #15 (Sergeants and Lieutenants, effective January 1, 2022 and expires December 31, 2024):
(1) Article XIII - Attendance at Training Schools, Sessions or Seminars;
(2) Section 21.1 - Holidays;
(3) Section 21.4 - Educational Tuition Reimbursement;
(4) Article XXII - Injury Wage Continuation;
(5) Section 23.4 - Pension Pick-up (Salary Reduction Method);
(6) Section 23.5 - Professional Wage Supplement;
(7) Section 23.7 - First Responder Payment;
(8) Article XXV - Clothing Allowance; and
(9) Article XXIX - Death Benefit/Weapon purchase upon retirement.
(b) The Assistant/Deputy Police Chief(s) shall not receive other special benefits, such as overtime benefits, compensatory time or other benefits beyond those otherwise provided to all other City employees. However, as to the Police Chief, any overtime benefits, compensatory time, or other benefits previously awarded, arising, accumulated and vested prior to the effective date of Ordinance No. 2011-061 shall remain vested. However, as to the Assistant/Deputy Police Chief(s), any overtime benefits, compensatory time, or other benefits previously awarded, arising, accumulated and vested prior to the effective date of Ordinance No. 2022-028 shall remain vested. (Ord. 2022-028. Passed 2-22-22.)