Common use of Uniform Allowances Clause in Contracts

Uniform Allowances. 10.01 The City shall provide new fire fighters with a complete uniform and all protective clothing as prescribed by the Fire Chief. Fire fighters failing to complete probation shall return to the City all items furnished under this provision. No charge shall be made to any portion of the uniform allowance for any of these items. 10.02 Fire fighters shall receive a yearly uniform allowance of $1,275 per year, to be paid in cash. The cash amounts will be paid in equal installments on December 15 and June 15. The City shall replace at replacement cost, outside of uniform allowance, any uniform clothing damaged or destroyed in the line of duty. This shall include glasses, wristwatches and wristwatch bands. Replacement costs for watches shall be limited to actual value but not to exceed $100.00. The purchase of uniform items are the responsibility of the fire fighters and uniform SCFR personnel are authorized to wear only those items listed in Chapter 8 of the SCFR Administrative Procedures Manual.