[Adopted 7-27-1999 by Ord. No. 99-6]
A Length of Service Awards Program (LOSAP) is herewith created, in accordance with Chapter 388 of the Laws of 1997,[1] to reward members of the Volunteer Westwood Fire Department and Volunteer Ambulance Corps for their loyal, diligent, and devoted services to the residents of the Borough of Westwood.
[1]
Editor's Note: See N.J.S.A. 40A:14-183 et seq.
Commencing January 1, 2000, 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 established by the Borough of Westwood 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.
[1]
Editor's Note: See N.J.S.A. 40A:14-183 et seq.
The LOSAP shall provide for annual contributions to each eligible member that meets the criteria as follows:
A. 
A year of service shall be credited under a service award program for each calendar year of which an active emergency service volunteer accumulates points as follows:
(1) 
Fire Department.
(a) 
Year 2000.
Points
Percentage of Award
Dollar Amount
83
67%
$300
105
83%
$450
125
100%
$600
(b) 
Year 2001.
Points
Percentage of Award
Dollar Amount
83
67%
$425
105
83%
$640
125
100%
$850
(c) 
Year 2002.
Points
Percentage of Award
Dollar Amount
83
67%
$575
105
83%
$865
125
100%
$1,150
(2) 
Ambulance Corps.
(a) 
Year 2000.
Points
Percentage of Award
Dollar Amount
45
64%
$300
58
83%
$450
70
100%
$600
(b) 
Year 2001.
Points
Percentage of Award
Dollar Amount
45
64%
$425
58
83%
$640
70
100%
$850
(c) 
Year 2002.
Points
Percentage of Award
Dollar Amount
45
64%
$575
58
83%
$865
70
100%
$1,150
The estimated cost of the program has been calculated in accordance with the attached schedule, factoring approximately 15% expansion for the year 2000:
Total Budget for Regular Annual Services
Year
Budget Amount
2000
$40,000
2001
$60,000
2002
$80,000
Each active volunteer member shall be credited with points for volunteer services provided to the Volunteer Westwood Fire Department or Volunteer Ambulance Corps in accordance with the schedule affixed hereto.
This article shall not take effect unless it is approved by voters as a public question at the next general election.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: This article was approved at the 11-2-1999 general election.