HomeMy WebLinkAbout80-63RESOLUTION NO.. 80-63
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
UKIAH APPROVING RETIREMENT STANDARDS FOR
VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS
WHEREAS, the Redwood Empire Municipal Insurance Fund has recommended
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uniform standards be adopted by each participating city for Volunteer
Firefighters, and
WHEREAS, such retirement standards have been developed and have
been reviewed by the Fire Department and found to be acceptable,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the following list of retirement
standards be adopted as city policy:
1. Membership on the active volunteer roster of the Ukiah Fire
Department shall terminate at age 60.
2. At age 60 a "Termination Physical" will be required by the
City of Ukiah at city expense.
3. Beginning with his fiftieth birthdate, all members of the Ukiah
Volunteer Fire Department must have an annual physical and health
check-up (at city expense) at a rate established by the city.
This check-up is to obtain advice from a physician approved by the
city, that the volunteer is able to continue to do fire suppression
duties. If not, he will no longer serve as a volunteer firefighter.
The results of this physical will be made known to the individual,
the Fire Chief, and the City Manager.
4. This physical must be completed within 30 days of the members'
fiftieth birthdate. Appointments for the physical will be made
through the City Manager's office.
5. If for any reason a firefighter cannot continue on the Active
Fire Departemtn Roster for health or personal reasons, he may be
transferred to the inactive membership list.
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6. Members of the Inactive Membership List may continue their
activities with the fire department under the following conditions:
a. He may participate in all social activities, including
monthly dinners, Christmas parties, etc.
b. No drill or attendance stipend will be available to
"Honorary Membership List".
7. Prior to appointment, each individual will have a pre-appoint-
ment phusical.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of April __, 1980, by the
following roll call vote:
AYES:Councilmembers Riley, Feibusch, Snyder, Myers, Hickey
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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i ATTEST-
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City Clerk
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