RES NO 09-03-2019 CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION NO.09 -03-2019
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, FOR THE CITY OF VAN BUREN ARKANSAS,
A RESOLUTION TO BE ENTITLED:
A RESOLUTION REGARDING UNIFORM AND EQUIPMENT
ALLOWANCES FOR THE VAN BUREN FIRE AND POLICE
DEPARTMENTS.
WHEREAS, the City of Van Buren's Fire and Police Departments are dedicated to the well-being and
safety of Van Buren citizens; and
WHEREAS, in order to properly serve, protect, and meet the emergency needs of Van Buren citizens,
updates to Resolution #03-03-1991, which approved uniform allowances and equipment
for the Van Buren Fire and Police Departments, are necessary.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS,THAT:
SECTION 1: After one year of employment, uniformed employees of the Van Buren Police
Department and the Van Buren Fire Department shall each receive a uniform and
equipment allowance in the amount of up to$700(seven hundred dollars)per year.
SECTION 2: Uniformed employees of the fire department shall receive uniform allowances in
quarterly payments of$175 (one hundred seventy-five dollars)each.
SECTION 3: Upon being hired, uniformed employees of the police department, shall be furnished with
all uniforms and equipment necessary to perform his or her duties. Upon leaving the
department, each employee shall be responsible for returning all equipment provided by
the police department.
SECTION 4: After one year of employment, uniformed employees of the police department shall be
entitled to an annual uniform and equipment replacement budget of up to $700 (seven
hundred dollars). Only items specified by the Chief of Police will be purchased, and a
record of all purchases will be maintained by the Chief of Police.
SECTION 5: Any and all other Resolutions or regulations, or parts of the Resolutions or regulations in
conflict with this Resolution, shall hereafter be null and void.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City of Van Buren, Arkansas, by its City Council, did pass,
approve, and adopt, by a vote of 40 for and 0 against,the foregoing Resolution at its regular meeting
held on the 23`d day of September 2019.
Josep P.Hu
Mayor
ATTESTED: AP' 'OVE !, TO FORM:
`-fhk-ai,d4kra-naeL)Thomas : .ice A. ettle
City Clerk/Treasurer City Attorney