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Request for Approval of "hazard pay" for Medical First Responders
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Whereas, On March 29, 2020, the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 3472 presented a request for an increased compensation as “hazard pay”, retroactive to March 24, 2020, until the declared State, County and local state of emergency ends. The Michigan Association of Fire Fighters, who represent part time fire fighters, have similarly inquired; and
Whereas, Although such pay would be in addition to budgeted compensation under current union contracts, the City recognizes that some special consideration is warranted due to the heightened risk of exposure associated with performing emergency medical and fire rescue duties under the current state of emergency;
Resolved, that the Rochester Hills City Council hereby authorizes a 10% premium per hour while performing medical first responder and fire rescue duties, retroactive to March 24, 2020, for the duration of the COVID-19 public health emergency as declared by the Governor of Michigan, the Oakland County Executive, or the Mayor of Rochester Hills; or 90-days from March 24, whichever occurs first.