[Adopted 8-6-2001 by Ord. No. 10-2001]
A Length at Service Awards Program (LOSAP) is
herewith created in accordance with Chapter 388 of the Laws of 1997,[1] to reward members of the Riverdale Volunteer Fire Department
for their loyal, diligent and devoted services to the residents of
the Borough of Riverdale.
[1]
Editor's Note: See N.J.S.A. 40A:14-183 et
seq.
[Amended 5-22-2019 by Ord. No. 04-2019]
The LOSAP shall provide for fixed annual contributions to a
deferred-income account for each volunteer member that meets the criteria
set forth below. Such contributions shall be made in accordance with
a plan that shall be established by the Borough of Riverdale pursuant
to P.L. 1997, c. 388,[1] and such plan shall be administered in accordance with
the laws of the State of New Jersey, the U.S. Internal Revenue Code
and this article. All members will be eligible for LOSAP; however,
after 12 months of service, a member may elect to receive a VSAP payment
in lieu of LOSAP. The method to calculate the payments for LOSAP and
VSAP will be identical. If a member elects LOSAP the payment will
be placed in the tax-deferred LOSAP accounts, if they elect VSAP they
will receive a check less all taxes. A member cannot receive a payment;
for LOSAP and VSAP in the same year.
[1]
Editor's Note: See N.J.S.A. 40A:14-183 et seq.
The LOSAP shall provide for annual contributions
using the scale in Schedule A to each eligible member that meets the
criteria as follows:
The estimated maximum cost of the program has
been calculated as follows. The estimated maximum cost of the program
based on 27 members is $31,050 per calendar year.
Each active volunteer member shall be credited
with points for volunteer services provided to the Riverdale Volunteer
Fire Department according to the attached schedules (See Schedule
A).[1]
This article shall not take effect unless it
is approved by voters as a public question at the next general election
to be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2001.
The following referendum question shall be submitted
to the voters of the Borough of Riverdale at the November 6, 2001
general election:
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Shall the Borough of Riverdale be authorized
to establish a Length of Service Awards Program (LOSAP) for the members
of the Riverdale Volunteer Fire Department pursuant to the following
terms and conditions?
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I. The program shall provide for annual contributions
to a deferred-income account for each active volunteer member that
meets the eligibility criteria and in accordance with the schedule
adopted by the Borough of Riverdale.[1]
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II. The proposed maximum annual contribution
for each volunteer member is $1,150.
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III. The estimated maximum cost of the program
based on 27 members is $31,050 per calendar year.
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Explanatory statement. The Borough of Riverdale
has decided to create a Length of Service Awards Program for members
of the Riverdale Volunteer Fire Department. The general requirements
for a LOSAP are set forth in state law (N.J.S.A. 40A:14-183 et seq.).
Important details of the law are listed in the ballot question.
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Additional information on the program is available
for public inspection along with a copy of the state enabling law
at the Riverdale Municipal Building, Newark-Pompton Turnpike, Riverdale,
New Jersey.
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Each member must accumulate a total of at least
100 points in the calendar year to be eligible for the LOSAP contribution.
A.
Incident responses (during your assigned shift), maximum
of 40 points.
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Percent Response
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Points
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0 to 10
11 to 25
26 to 40
41 to 50
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10
15
20
25
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51 to 60
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30
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61 to 74
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35
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75 to 100
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40
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Note: Fire fighters will receive additional
credit for responses to any alarm outside their assigned shift.
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B.
Drills attended, maximum of 50 points: 1.5 points
for drills attended.
C.
Training, maximum of 20 points: 5 points for each
four-hour firematic training session outside of Department drills.
D.
Miscellaneous details, including but not limited to
organized social activities, work details, parade details and funeral
details, maximum of 25 points: 1 point for each activity or detail
as approved by Fire Chief.
E.
Meetings attended including but not limited to Department,
exempt, relief, county fire associations, state fire associations,
maximum of 25 points: 1 point for each meeting attended.
F.
Elected/appointed positions.
(1)
Members serving an elected position in any fire association
within the Borough, county or state receive 10 points per position.
(2)
Members appointed as a chairman of a Fire Department
committee receive 5 points.
(3)
Members who actively participate in a Fire Department
committee receive 2 points.
G.
LOSAP points/annual contribution, based on a maximum
of $1,150.
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Number of Points
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Maximum Percentage
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Annual Contribution
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100 and above
76 to 99
70 to 75
60 to 69
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100
90
85
80
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$1,150
$1,025
$975
$925
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50 to 59
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70
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$800
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40 to 49
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60
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$700
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Below 40
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1% for every point
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Varies
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[Added 12-17-2007 by Ord. No. 15-2007]
The governing body may, from time to time by
resolution, provide for a CPI adjustment to the maximum annual contribution
per member. The maximum LOSAP contribution increase shall be no higher
than the cumulative percentage increase established by the Director
of the Division of Local Government Services.
