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SUPPLEMENTAL EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
(Retirement Deferral)
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT is entered into this tp
day of 2016, between the City of Pasco, a Washington Municipal
Corporation, hereinafter referred to as "City", and Robert Gear, Fire Chief for the Pasco Fire
Department, hereinafter referred to as "Chief."
WHEREAS, this Supplemental Employment Agreement is supplementary to that Letter
Agreement of Employment dated November 13, 2008, wherein the Chief accepted employment
as the Fire Chief for the City of Pasco, and provided by its terms, conditions of employment; and
WHEREAS, the City is presently engaged in the planning and eventual design and
construction of an additional fire station, several long-range planning efforts, as well as the
reorganization of the Fire Department and reallocation of resources which, due to experience,
training and familiarity with these projects, the Chief provides a significant value to the City, and
WHEREAS, the Chief may be eligible for, and desirous of, retirement from the service
during the term of this Agreement and prior to the completion of these essential projects; and
WHEREAS, it is determined in the best interest of the City that the City, based upon
adequate consideration, to seek the deferral of the Chief's eligibility for retirement until the
completion or further development of the pending projects. NOW, THEREFORE,
IN CONSIDERATION OF THE MUTUAL COVENANTS CONTAINED HEREIN,
the Parties agree as follows:
1. Deferral of Retirement. Chief hereby agrees to defer his planned retirement from the
City of Pasco for the purpose of accomplishing the goals identified above during the term
of this Agreement.
2. Term of Aureement. This Agreement shall commence on the date of execution, and
terminate on�day of March 2017, unless earlier terminated as provided below.
3. Compensation. As additional compensation, the City shall pay to the Chief the
following:
3.1 Compensation. The Chief's base monthly salary shall be increased to $11,600
commencing on the first day of January, 2016, during the term on this Agreement.
In the event management employees are afforded a cost of living increase for
2017, the Chief will be entitled to the same cost of living increase.
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4. Additional Duties. Chief shall provide management and supervision over the following
ongoing projects during the term of this Agreement:
4.1 Guide the Fire and Emergency Medical Master plan to completion.
4.2 Develop and implement strategies to achieve Community IV rating.
4.3 Develop strategies to improve emergency response times to Riverview and
Broadmoor areas, including possible use and staffing plan for the old FCFD No. 3
station on Road 48. Develop a four and five station model.
4.4 Remodel of Oregon Street Station to add additional bed space needed due to
increased staffing.
4.5 Evaluate and coordinate relocation of emergency management and possible fire
administration to the Reserve Center Facility.
4.6 Assist in negotiations per IAFF Labor Agreement (leading the language
discussion pertaining to working conditions).
4.7 Provide technical assistance and leadership on the PSAP consolidation effort.
4.8 Implement the Water Rescue Program.
4.9 Development of initial stages of community paramedic program due to ACA
changes.
4.10 Implementation of GEMT and review and, where possible, revising the monthly
ambulance utility billing to be more reflective of demand on utility.
4.11 Lead effort to standardize active shooter program with other Tri -City area law
enforcement and fire agencies with the program in place between Pasco Police
Department and Pasco Fire Department.
4.12 Expand the public education program.
4.13 Realign the current station bidding process to result in employees assigned to
stations that have the need for their skills.
5. Early Termination. Other than upon the death, disability, or determination of
ineligibility, this Agreement may not be terminated without the mutual agreement of the
parties.
6. Remaining Terms. All remaining terms contained in the Letter of Agreement dated
November 13, 2008; and such additional addendums and applicable employment
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conditions imposed by Ordinance, law, or regulation, not inconsistent with the provision
of this Agreement, shall remain in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement is executed and effective as of the date first
written above.
CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON
By:"
Dave Za ell, City Manager
A ES
Debbie Clark, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Leland B. Kerr, City Attorney
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Robert Gear, Fire Chief