21-042 RESOLUTION NO. 21-042
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, APPROVING THE CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE PAID QUARANTINE LEAVE FOR
FIREFIGHTERS AND PEACE OFFICERS POLICY AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Southlake (the "City") previously adopted personnel
policies; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to adopt the Paid Quarantine Leave for Fire Fighters
and Peace Officers Policy; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, THAT:
Section 1. The City of Southlake hereby approves and adopts the following personnel
policy that has financial implications, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit "A":
Paid Quarantine Leave for Firefighters and Peace Officers Policy
Section2. That this resolution is in effect upon passage and adoption by the City
Council effective October 1 , 2021.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 0)1 DAY OF
, 2021.
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PAID QUARANTINE LEAVE FOR FIREFIGHTERS AND PEACE OFFICERS
Purpose. The purpose of this policy is to provide guidance in accordance with Section
180.008 of the Texas Local Government Code regarding paid quarantine leave for
Firefighters, Peace Officers, Detention Officers, and Emergency Medical Technicians.
The City of Southlake recognizes that employee health and safety is essential, and the
City supports establishing a comfortable, healthy, safe, and supportive workplace.
This policy runs concurrently with Personnel Policy No. 709, Workers' Compensation and
Personnel Policy No. 710, Wage Continuation, as this leave is granted only for on-duty
exposures.
Eligibility. This policy applies to all sworn Firefighters and Peace Officers employed by
the City of Southlake.
Definitions. The following definitions apply to this policy:
Communicable Disease. A disease as identified by the City's health authority for
which quarantine or isolation is necessary.
Firefighter. A paid employee of the 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 a function listed in Section 143.003(4)(A) of
the Texas Local Government Code.
Health Authority. As defined by Section 121.021, Health and Safety Code.
Peace Officer. An individual described by Article 2.12, Code of Criminal Procedure,
who is elected for, employed by, or appointed by the City.
Quarantine Leave. Paid leave provided to quarantine or isolate Firefighters or
Peace Officer who have a possible or known exposure to a communicable disease
while on duty.
Policy. The use of quarantine leave shall be granted to a Firefighter or Peace Officer who
is ordered by the City's health authority or City Management to quarantine or isolate due
to a possible or known exposure to a communicable disease while on duty.
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SOUTHLAKE
Employees are required to file all necessary workers' compensation paperwork, as this
leave shall run concurrently with the workers' compensation process.
Employees on paid quarantine leave shall continue to be eligible for all employment
benefits and compensation, including leave accrual, pension benefits, and health benefit
plan benefits for the duration of the leave. While on quarantine leave, the City shall not
reduce a Firefighter's or peace officer's sick leave balance, vacation leave balance,
holiday leave balance, or other paid leave balances in connection with paid quarantine
leave taken in accordance with this policy.
When applicable, employees who must be quarantined under this policy may be eligible
for reimbursement for reasonable costs related to the quarantine, including lodging,
medical, and transportation. Employees seeking reimbursement shall follow the policies
and procedures within the City of Southlake Travel Policy.
Approval and Effective Date. This policy was approved by City Council on September
21, 2021 by Resolution No. 21-042 and is effective October 1, 2021.
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