HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-O-23 - Paid Quarantine Leave ORDINANCE NO. 2021-0-23
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF STEPHENVILLE PERSONNEL POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL
BY THE ADDITION OF SECTION 4.12 "PAID QUARANTINE LEAVE POLICY" AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
Whereas, on March 6, 2018, the City Council of the City of Stephenville, Texas, adopted the City
of Stephenville Personnel Policy and Procedure Manual; and
Whereas,the City Council of the City of Stephenville may amend this policy and procedure manual
from time to time as it sees fit; and
Whereas, on June 15, 2021, Governor Gregg Abbott signed HB 2073 relating to quarantine leave
for fire fighters, peace officers, detention officers, and emergency medical technicians; and
Whereas, the City Council of the City of Stephenville wishes to amend the policy and procedure
manual to include quarantine leave as described above and required under Chapter 180, Local
Government Code.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Stephenville,Texas
Section 1
Section 4.12 Paid Quarantine Leave Policy, as attached in "Exhibit A," is hereby incorporated in the City of
Stephenville Policy and Procedure Manual.
Section 2
This ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its passage date.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 3rd day of August, 2021.
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Chapter 4: LEAVES OF ABSENCE
4.12 Paid Quarantine Leave
PURPOSE
Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 180.008, the City of Stephenville hereby adopts this
paid quarantine leave policy for fire fighters, peace officers, detention officers, and emergency medical
technicians* who are employed by, appointed by, or elected to the city and ordered to quarantine or
isolate due to a possible or known exposure to a communicable disease while on duty. (Ref. Tex. Loc. Gov't
Code 180.008(b).)
DEFINITIONS
Emergency medical technician means an individual who is employed by the city and certified as an
emergency medical technician under Chapter 773, Health and Safety Code.
Fire fighter means a paid employee of the city's fire department who:
a. Holds a position that requires substantial knowledge of firefighting;
b. Has met the requirements for certification by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection under
Chapter 419, Government Code; and
c. Performs at least one of the following functions:
i. fire suppression;
ii. fire prevention;
iii. fire training;
iv. fire safety education;
v. fire maintenance;
vi. fire communications;
vii. fire medical emergency technology;
viii. fire photography;
ix. fire administration; or
x. fire arson investigation.
Health authority means a physician appointed by the city to administer state and local laws relating to
public health within the city's jurisdiction
Paid quarantine leave means:
a. all employment benefits and compensation, including leave accrual, pension benefits, and health
benefit plan benefits provided by the city; and
b. if applicable, reimbursement for reasonable costs related to the quarantine, including lodging,
medical,and transportation costs.
Peace officer means police officers licensed by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement and employed
by the city. (Ref. Texas Local Gov't Code 180.008(a); 143.003(4)(A); Tex. Health & Safety Code 121.021;
Tex. Code Crim. Pro.Art. 2.12.)
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POLICY
Quarantine Leave
A City of Stephenville fire fighter, peace officer, or emergency medical technician who is ordered to
quarantine or isolate by the person's supervisor or the city's health authority due to a possible or known
exposure to a communicable disease while on duty is entitled to receive paid quarantine leave for the
duration of the leave. (Ref. Texas Local Gov't Code 180.008(c).)
No Reduction in Compensation and Benefits
The City of Stephenville will not reduce a fire fighter's, peace officer's,or emergency medical technician's
sick leave balance, vacation leave balance, holiday leave balance, or other paid leave balance in
connection with paid quarantine leave taken in accordance with this policy.