Summary
The fire department fixed a quirk where battalion chiefs earned comp time on 40-hour pay while working 24-hour shifts, forcing expensive backfilling. They'll now be paid for 45 hours, matching the contract structure.
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Last discussed Apr 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Reflected within the $1.54 million Fire/EMS budget increase; shifts overtime backfill costs to a fixed salary structure.
✅Who benefits
Taxpayers get more predictable management coverage costs; battalion chiefs get clearer pay.
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