2020-01-07 Ex 01REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into this day of
20 , by and between the CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA, EMPLOYER, and
, EMPLOYEE, and is for the
purpose of employee's guarantee to reimburse certain training or education expenses
paid by the CITY, and includes the following:
THIS IS A LEGALLY BINDING CONTRACT FOR EMPLOYEE TO
REIMBURSE THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA FOR TRAINING/
EDUCATION EXPENSES ADVANCED BY THE CITY UNDER THE
CONDITIONS SET FORTH BELOW. IF YOU ARE NOT CERTAIN AS TO
YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES, YOU SHOULD
REVIEW THIS CONTRACT WITH LEGAL COUNSEL PRIOR TO
EXECUTION.
1. For the sufficient mutual considerations set forth herein, the undersigned
EMPLOYER and EMPLOYEE enter into this contract on the date and time
set forth above.
2. That the position held by EMPLOYEE with the City of Okeechobee may
require from time to time that EMPLOYEE attend training/education/
certification programs or classes, as a pre -requisite to continued
employment with the CITY.
3. That the CITY agrees to advance the costs of such training/education/
certification, including in its discretion, program fees, materials, travel,
lodging, per diem, or other related expenses on behalf of EMPLOYEE.
4. That the several programs attended by EMPLOYEE may over the course
of employment with the CITY occur over a period of several years and
constitute a considerable expense by the CITY to properly train or certify its
employees.
5. That by execution of this agreement, EMPLOYEE contracts and agrees, on
behalf of him/herself, heirs, and personal representatives, that EMPLOYEE
shall remain as a full-time employee with CITY for a continuous period of
two (2) years following completion of any particular
training/education/certification session for which the CITY advances the
costs. Once EMPLOYEE completes such two years of employment, there
shall exist no right of CITY to claim reimbursement for the expenses related
to that session.
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6. If, however, EMPLOYEE should voluntarily or involuntarily leave the
employment of the CITY within the two year window measured from date of
completion of a particular training session to date of separation from CITY,
then EMPLOYEE agrees and shall reimburse the CITY in full for all
expenses reasonably related to EMPLOYEE'S attendance at such
training/education/certification session.
7 Such amounts of reimbursement due to CITY upon separation of
EMPLOYEE shall be due in full without further demand or presentment, and
EMPLOYEE authorizes CITY to withhold to the extent available, any
accrued sick leave, unpaid overtime, annual leave, or other monetary
benefit to which EMPLOYEE might otherwise be entitled upon separation
of employment, to pay such reimbursement, with any excess remaining paid
to employee.
8. If at the time of separation of employment, such reimbursement is not paid
in full by EMPLOYEE, then EMPLOYEE agrees to pay in addition to CITY
all reasonable costs of collection, including but not limited to attorney's fees,
court costs and interest.
9. That CITY reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to waive all
or part of any expense related to training/education/certification of any
EMPLOYEE for reasons found to be sufficient by CITY.
Course Description:
Fees and Expenses:
EXECUTED and agreed the date above set.
ATTEST:
Lane Gamiotea, City Clerk
Original -City Clerk's Office
EMPLOYEE
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA
As authorized agent thereof
(Department Head Signature)
Copy -Department Copy -Employee
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EDUCATION REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into this day of , 20 ,
by and between the CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA, CITY, and
, VOLUNTEER/AUXILIARY MEMBER,
and is for the purpose of VOLUNTEER/AUXILIARY MEMBER'S guarantee to reimburse
certain training or education expenses paid by the CITY, and includes the following:
THIS IS A LEGALLY BINDING CONTRACT FOR VOLUNTEER/
AUXILIARY MEMBER TO REIMBURSE THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE,
FLORIDA FOR TRAINING/EDUCATION EXPENSES ADVANCED BY THE
CITY UNDER THE CONDITIONS SET FORTH BELOW. IF YOU ARE NOT
CERTAIN AS TO YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES, YOU
SHOULD REVIEW THIS CONTRACT WITH LEGAL COUNSEL PRIOR TO
EXECUTION.
1 For the sufficient mutual considerations set forth herein, the undersigned
CITY and VOLUNTEER/AUXILIARY MEMBER enter into this contract on the
date and time set forth above.
2. That the position held by VOLUNTEER/AUXILIARY MEMBER with the City
of Okeechobee may require from time to time that VOLUNTEER/AUXILIARY
MEMBER attend training/education/ certification programs or classes, as a
pre -requisite to continued service with the CITY.
3. That the CITY agrees to advance the costs of such training/education/
certification, including in its discretion, program fees, materials, travel,
lodging, per diem, or other related expenses on behalf of VOLUNTEER/
AUXILIARY MEMBER.
4. That the several programs attended by VOLUNTEER/AUXILIARY
MEMBER may over the course of employment with the CITY occur over a
period of several years, and constitute a considerable expense by the CITY
to properly train or certify its employees.
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5. That by execution of this agreement, VOLUNTEER/AUXILIARY MEMBER
contracts and agrees, on behalf of him/herself, heirs and personal
representatives, that VOLUNTEER/AUXILIARY MEMBER shall remain as
a VOLUNTEER/AUXILIARY MEMBER with CITY for a continuous period of
two (2) years following completion of any particular training/education/
certification session for which the CITY advances the costs. Once
VOLUNTEER/AUXILIARY MEMBER completes such two years of service
after such training/education session, and in any event once
VOLUNTEER/AUXILIARY MEMBER has completed ten (10) years of
continuous, uninterrupted service with the CITY, there shall exist no right of
CITY to claim reimbursement for the expenses related to the
training/education session.
6. If, however, VOLUNTEER/AUXILIARY MEMBER should voluntarily or
involuntarily leave the service of the CITY within the two year window
measured from date of completion of a particular training session to date of
separation from CITY, then VOLUNTEER/AUXILIARY MEMBER agrees and
shall reimburse the CITY in full for all expenses reasonably related to
VOLUNTEER/AUXILIARY MEMBERS attendance at such training/
education/certification session.
7. If at the time of separation of service, such reimbursement is not paid in full
by VOLUNTEER/AUXILIARY MEMBER, then VOLUNTEER/AUXILIARY
MEMBER agrees to pay in addition to CITY all reasonable costs of
collection, including but not limited to attorneys fees, court costs and interest.
8. That CITY reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to waive all
or part of any expense related to training/education/certification of any
VOLUNTEER/ AUXILIARY MEMBER for reasons found to be sufficient by
CITY.
9. The CITY reserves the sole right and discretion to determine the nature, and
frequency, of any such training and education provided or offered to
VOLUNTEER/AUXILIARY MEMBER while employed by CITY, and may
accept or reject any proposed program suggested by any VOLUNTEER/
AUXILIARY MEMBER.
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Course Description:
Fees and Expenses:
EXECUTED and agreed the date above set.
ATTEST:
Lane Gamiotea, City Clerk
Volunteer/Auxiliary Member
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA
As authorized agent thereof
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Robin Brock
Exhibit 1
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From: Lalo Rodriguez
Sent: Tuesday, January 7, 2020 4:24 PM
To: Sue Christopher; Herb Smith; India Riedel; Marcos Montes De Oca
Subject: Fwd: Paramedic Price List
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From: Mitchell Farrell <mfarrell@irsc.edu>
Sent: Tuesday, January 7, 2020 3:02:40 PM
To: Jhazellief@co.okeechobee.fl.us <Jhazellief@co.okeechobee.fl.us>
Cc: Lalo Rodriguez<Irodriguez@cityofokeechobee.com>
Subject: Paramedic Price List
Below is an itemized list of the cost for the Paramedic program. I have made a separate column subtracting
what we previously discussed, as well as items that your departments all ready provide. As long as this
information is correct your total will be $5,993 per student. I have attached a link which is the official price list
for the program from the Indian River State College website.
hms://www.ir sc.eclu/docui nests/programs/ilealish-sciences/garamedic/paramedic-orogram-expenses.pd'i
Program Expense Expense
covered by Employer
Health Science Application fee $ 30.00 CPR 33.00 Provided by
Employer - $33
Drug Screen and Criminal Background Check (fingerprinting) 100.00
Physical Exam and Immunizations 100.00 Provided by
Employer - $100
Health Insurance 1,350.00 Provided by
Employer - $1,350
Tuition Florida Resident Rate 4,465.00
Course fees 628.00
Books/ Access Codes 1,272.00 We previously
discussed $300 for books $200 for Fisdap -$772
Supplies 110.00 Provided by
Employer -$110
Uniforms 370.00 We previously
discussed $100 -$270
*Portable electronic device with internet 500.00 Provided by
Employer -$500
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Florida license, NREMT CAT, NREMT Exam 170.00
TOTAL (approximate) $9,128.00
(approximate) $5,993
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TOTAL
OKEECHOBEE COUNTY FIRE RESCUE
MEMORANDUM
15-09
TO: All Fire Rescue Personnel
FROM: Ralph Franklin, CFO
Fire Chief
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SUBJECT: 5 Year Driver Engineer Promotional Requirements
DATE: September 14, 2015
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In an effort to establish promotional requirements for the positon of Driver Engineer and
encourage professional development of our employees, this memorandum establishes the
promotional requirements for the position. The requirements are established by the calendar year
that the promotional testing would take place.
All references to years of service with fire rescue or time in a position will be computed using
December 31St of the year prior to testing as the determination date. Example, if you are testing
in the year 2016, your will need to have meet all seniority and time in grade requirements as of
December 31, 2015.
These standards and requirements will become effective October 1, 2015, and will be as follows:
Calendar Year 2016
• Three years of continuous service as a firefighter with Okeechobee County Fire Rescue.
• Current valid Florida License as a Paramedic and approval by the Medical Director to
perform those duties.
• Completion of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation "Courage to Be Safe" course.
• Current Florida Bureau of Fire Standards Pump Operator Certification.
Calendar Year 2017
• Three years of continuous service as a firefighter with Okeechobee County Fire Rescue.
• Current valid Florida License as a Paramedic and approval by the Medical Director to
perform those duties.
• Completion of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation "Courage to Be Safe" course.
• Current Florida Bureau of Fire Standards Pump Operator Certification.
• Completion of FFP 1810, Firefighting Tactics and Strategy I.
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OKEECHOBEE COUNTY FIRE RESCUE
Calendar Year 2018
• Three years of continuous service as a firefighter with Okeechobee County Fire Rescue.
• Current valid Florida License as a Paramedic and approval by the Medical Director to
perform those duties.
• Completion of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation "Courage to Be Safe" course.
• Current Florida Bureau of Fire Standards Pump Operator Certification.
• Completion of FFP 1810, Firefighting Tactics and Strategy I.
• Completion of FFP 2720, Company Officer.
Calendar Year 2019
• Three years of continuous service as a firefighter with Okeechobee County Fire Rescue.
• Current valid Florida License as a Paramedic and approval by the Medical Director to
perform those duties.
• Completion of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation "Courage to Be Safe" course.
• Current Florida Bureau of Fire Standards Pump Operator Certification.
• Completion of FFP 1810, Firefighting Tactics and Strategy I.
• Completion of FFP 2720, Company Officer.
• Completion of FFP 2120, Building Construction for the Fire Service.
Calendar Year 2020
• Three years of continuous service as a firefighter with Okeechobee County Fire Rescue
• Current valid Florida License as a Paramedic and approval by the Medical Director to
perform those duties.
• Completion of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation "Courage to Be Safe" course.
• Current Florida Bureau of Fire Standards Pump Operator Certification.
• Completion of FFP 1810, Firefighting Tactics and Strategy I.
• Completion of FFP 2720, Company Officer.
• Completion of FFP 2120, Building Construction for the Fire Service.
• Completion of FFP 1740, Fire Service Course Delivery.
Please keep in mind that the actual FFP numbers and coursed titles are subject to change due to
changes that may be done by the Department of Education or the Florida Bureau of Fire
Standards. In the event of conflicts in course numbers or equivalency standards, the Florida
Bureau of Fire Standards policies on acceptance of a given course or settlement of an
equivalency will be the established standard to settle the conflict.
Destruction Date January 1, 2021
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Potential 2020 IRSC Paramedic Course in Okeechobee
The course would start in February and end in November.
All lectures would be held at the Okeechobee Campus, along with most of the labs. Some labs that
require specialized equipment may have to be held in Ft. Pierce (approximately 4 labs).
All ride time could be done with OCFR and almost all clinicals could be done at Raulerson Hospital.
Again, some specialties would be done in Ft. Pierce.
The cost of the course is as follows:
$4500 for Tuition
$300 for books
$200 for Fisdap
$100 for Uniforms
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employee by the insurance carrier for a maximum of ninety (90) calendar days. The paid disability
leave must be recommended by the employee's Department Head and authorized by the City
Council. An employee who remains permanently totally disabled after the allowed maximum
disability leave may elect to receive weekly payments charged first to accrued sick leave then to
accrued annual leave account. These amounts will be reduced by the disability benefits paid to the
employee by the insurance carrier, or an employee classified as permanently totally disabled may
elect to immediately cash out any accrued sick leave or annual leave.
EDUCATION REIMBURSEMENTS
The City Council adopted a Two -Year Education Reimbursement Contract Program. This program
applies to full-time and part-time employees, Volunteer Firefighters and Police Auxiliary Officers
with less than 10 years of service with the City. A contract will be entered into, when the position
held by the employee requires them to attend training, education, certification programs, or classes,
as a pre -requisite to continued employment with the City. The contract provides for the City to
advance the costs of the required training, education or classes, including program fees, materials,
travel, lodging, per diem, or other related expenses. The employee agrees to remain as an employee,
Volunteer Firefighter and/or Auxiliary Office with the City for a continuous period of two years
following the completion of the specific training, education, or certification.
Contracts are available in the City Clerk's Office, and are to be fully executed before the employee
registers or attend classes.
UNIFORMS FURNISHED
The City furnishes uniforms to the employees of the Public Works Department, the Police
Department, and the Fire Department. Uniforms are also furnished to the City's Custodian.
Personnel Policies & Procedures REVISED AS OF 2018-05-01
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