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Packet · Sep 30, 2025

Township Council Meeting — Packet

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191,385.14 $00.00 Thomas McManus. Ps10040 PBA Superior 7/7/2017] 8.48] Max 122,471.00 26] 2,440.02 8,569.47 | 5,000.00 138,438.91 900.00 ‘Michael O'Donnell [ps10020 PBA Superior 7/23/2003] 24.44] Max 156,312.00 8%| 12,504.96 0,941.84| 5,000.00 7,500.00 | 4,000.00 188,258.88 ‘300.00 Jorge Orejuela [p010020 PBA 4/7/2015| 6.98 98,376.00 2%) 1,987.52] _6,886.32| ___ 5,000.00 1,000.00 113,229.86 900.00 Robert O'Toole [ps10030, PBA Superior 3/13/2008] 16.80] Max 738,330.00 ex] 8,299.80| 9,683.10] §,000.00 161,312.96 300.00 Jason Padilla Ps10040 PBA Superior 2/12/2007] 18.85] Max 122,421.00 6%] 7,345.26] 8,569.47 | _ 5,000.00 7,000.00 144,335.79 ‘900.00 ‘Michael Paglucch Ps10040 PBA Superior 9/19/2016 9.28|Max 122,421.00 | 2448.2 8569.47 | _ 5,000.00 1,000.00 139,438.51 900.00 Paul Parada Ps10040 PBA Superior 3/25/2013] 12.77|Max 122,421.00 4%| 4,896.84] 8,569.47[ 5,000.00 140,887.35 900.00 ‘Neuman Paye Po10026 PBA 3/13/2008) 16.80| Max 109,233.00 6%] 6553.98| 7,646.31 | 5,000.00 128,433.35 300.00] ‘Anthony Piserchio S10040 PBA Superior 7/8/2016| 9.48| Min 115,122.00 2x) 2,302.44| 8,058.54| 5,000.00 130,483.00 300.00 ‘Christopher Polizeano Police Sergeant s10040 PBA Superior 3/24/2014 177|Max 122,421.00 4%] 4.96.8a| 8,509.47] 5,000.00| 1,500.00 142,387.35 900.00) Michael Polizzano Police Officer Hired After 2/28/2014 |PO10020 PBA ap27/2015| 10.68] Mex 109,233.00 4m 4,369.32| 7,646.31 __ 5,000.00 126,248.67 900.00 Christian Pozzoli Police Officer Hired After 2/28/2014 |P010020 PBA 4/17/2023] 271 76,663.00 ox : 5,366.41 | _ 5,000.00 87,029.41| 9,138.09 300.00 David Preziosi Police Officer Hired After 2/28/2014 |P010020 PBA 4/29/2008] 17.92 103,805.00 2%] ___2,076.10| _7,266.35| _ 5,000.00 118,147.47 900.09 | Aleksander Puchaz Police Officer Hired After 2/28/2014 |P010020 PBA 3/13/2023] 237 78,663.00 0% 2 5,366.41| 5,000.00 87,029.41| 9,138.09 900.00 Luygui Rarnirez Berrocal Police Officer Hired After 2/28/2014 |P010020 PBA 1/13/2023] 2.97) 78,663.00 0%) - 5,366.41| 5,000.00 87,029.41 _ 9,138.09 900.00 Matthew Reiss Police Sergeant Psi0040 PBA Superior 3/24/2014 ii.77|Min 75,122.00 4%] 4,608.88 | 8,058.54 5,000.00 32,785.46 900.00 Dobrivoje Risteski Police Officer 010020 PBA 7/10/2006| 19.48) Max 109,233.00 6%| 6,553.98 7,646.31 | 5,000.00 128,433.35 900.00 i Giovanni Rodriguez Police Officer Hired After 2/28/2014|P010020 PBA 3/24/2014) 11.77|Max 109,233.00 4%|

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010020 PBA 7/10/2006| 19.48) Max 109,233.00 6%| 6,553.98 7,646.31 | 5,000.00 128,433.35 900.00 i Giovanni Rodriguez Police Officer Hired After 2/28/2014|P010020 PBA 3/24/2014) 11.77|Max 109,233.00 4%| 4,369.32 7,846.31 5,000.00 500.00 126,748.67 900.00 |

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Department: Police Department] Department Code: 5003} # of Employees 150] |Average Salary Uniform 126,063.40 [Median Salary (Uniform) 126,248.67 Estimated Pension Contribution (2027) Uniform 4,694,634.36 14578 Contribution Uniform 256,397.77 [Health Benefits - Net Cost - Uniform. 1,873,826.21 Position Position Code Union Date of Hise Hearing Date Budget Revised Coundil Vote 12/31/2028 Step Base Salary % Longevity. Longevity. 5/29/2025 N/A Holiday Pay Allowance Allowance College Credits Allowance 4576 Employer Clothing. | Public Safety Telecommunications [Teamsters ‘Kathleen Rosenbluth Operator- Hired After 1/31/2014 | TC10060 Communication 8/10/2021] 4.39] 45,240.00 = 45,240.00 1,000.00 William Sayers Police Lieutenant PS10030 [PBA Superior 9/16/2002] 73.29| Max 138,330.00 | __ io6e4o| Sessa] 5,000.00] 2,500.00 166,573.58 300.00 ' Public Safety Telecommunications [Teamsters ‘Anthony Schiena Operator- Trainee 7¢10060 Communication | _ 2/18/2025 0.87|Min 37,645.00 - 33,003.94 1,000.00 ‘Andrew Scioscia Police Sergeant s10040 PBA Superior 3/17/2006] 18.79|Max 122,421.00 ex|_7aas26| _856547| 5,000.00 143,335.79) 900.00, i Public Safety Telecommunications Teamsters “Everton Scott Operator - Hired After 1/31/2014 _|T¢10060 Communication 7/5/2022 3.49 45,240.00 45,240.00 1,000.00 {Brianna Silva Police Officer Hired After 2/28/2014 |P010020 PBA 9/13/2022] 3.28] 75,663.00 9 : 5,366.41 | 5,000.00 87,028.41| _9,138.09| 900.00 i [Luis Simon Police Officer Hired After 2/28/2014 |P010020 PBA 4/27/2015] 40.68] Max 109,233.00 2%| __2.1e0.66| 7,646.31] 5,000.00 41,000.00 125,063.99 900.00 Connor Smeraldo Officer Hired After 2/28/2014 |P010020 PBA 7/8/2016| 9.48] Max 109,233.00 2%| 2,184.66] 7,646.31] 5,000.00 500.00 124,563.99 900.00 | [Brad Squires lice Lieutenant PS10030 PBA Superior 7/9/2004| 21.48| Min 128,931.00 8%] 10,314.48 9,025.17 5,000.00 1,000.00 154,270.73 900.00 James Tiernan Police Officer Hired After 2/28/2014 | P010020 PBA 2/15/2023) 4.88] 182,092.00 ox 5,746.44 | 5,000.00 92,838.44 300.00 | (Vincent Torrisi Police Officer Hired After 2/28/2014| 010020 PBA 12/29/2023} 2.01] 71,235.00 0% 4,986.45 | __5,000.00 81221.45| _8,528.25| 900.00 Melanie Turano Police Officer Hired After 2/28/2014 | P010020 PBA 10/9/2023} 223] 71,235.00 : 4,986.45 | 5,000.00 g1221.45| 3,528.25] 900.00 Joseph Tutele Police Officer Hired After 2/28/2014| PO10020

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elanie Turano Police Officer Hired After 2/28/2014 | P010020 PBA 10/9/2023} 223] 71,235.00 : 4,986.45 | 5,000.00 g1221.45| 3,528.25] 900.00 Joseph Tutele Police Officer Hired After 2/28/2014| PO10020 PEA 12/13/2024] 4.095] 82,092.00 ox) : 5,746.44 | 5,000.00 92,838.44 900.00 [James Urso Police Officer [po10020 PBA 7/23/2004 71.44] Max 109,233.00 a%| 873868 7,646.31] 5,000.00 730,618.03 00.00 Tloseph Valentin Police Officer Training, Po10020) PBA 7/5/2023 2.49] 76,663.00 ox | - 5,366.41 5,000.00 27,029.41] 9,138.09] 900.00 Austin Vanderhoof Police Officer Hired After 2/28/2014 |P010020 PBA 77/2017) 8.48| Max 109,233.00 2%| _2,184.66| __7,646.31| _5,000.00| _ 2,500.00 126,563.99 900.00 | Tara Vera Police Officer Hired After 2/28/2014 |P010020 PBA asas/2024| an 71,235.00 ox| - 4,986.45| 5,000.00 1,221.45] 8,528.25 | 900.00 Daniel Verduga PS10040 PBA Superior 14/2016] 9.99| Max 122,421.00 xl 2anea| 9,569.47 | 5,000.00 7000.00 900.00 | Bret Wagner [P010020 PBA 8/15/2003] 22.38] Max 103,233.00 a%| 8,738.64 | 7,646.31] 5,000.00 1,000.00 ‘900.00 Renée Alcindor rossing Guard SE10050 [Seasonal 11/13/2024] 133 16,800.00. ox = Maria Almanza [crossing Guard SE10050 ‘Seasonal 10/12/2013] 12.23] 16,800.00 0%, Kim Ameli [crossing Guard 'SE10050 Seasonal 3/14/2017) 8.30] 16,800.00 : Danis Arnage [crossing Guard [SE10050 ‘Seasonal 2/9/1998 27.35] 16,800.00 - Wilfredo Ardon Alas [crossing Guard /SE10050 Seasonal 70/11/2023] 223] 16,800.00 : Cathleen Bolen [Crossing Guard [SE10050 ‘Seasonal 9/5/2018 7.32] 16,800.00 : irwin Brown [crossing Guard [sé10050 [Seasonal 3/5/2018 7.82] "16,800.00 = 116,800.00 Jean Caidor [crossing Guard [510050 [Seasonal 3/25/2024) 177] 16,800.00 5 16,800.00 Gerard Companion [crossing Guard [Se10050 [Seasonal 9/5/2023) 232 16,800.00 = 16,800.00, John Cunniff [Crossing Guard 'SE10050 Seasonal 126.09] 16,800.00 : 16,800.00 Judith Delph [Crossing Guard SE1O050 [Seasonal 10/10/2018] 7.23] 16,800.00 = 1,633.33 ] Cz

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Department: Police Department] Department Code: 5004] lt of Employees 150] Hearing Date 5/29/2025 Average Salary Uniform 126,063.40 Budget Revised N/A [Median Salary (Uniform) 126,248.67 Council Vote Estimated Pension Contribution (2027) Uniform 4,694,634.36 [4578 Contribution Uniform 256,397.77 Health Benefits - Net Cost - Uniform 1,873,826.21 Oscar Diaz [Crossing Guard [se10050 Seasonal 12/11/2017] 2.06 16,800.00 16,800.00 [Crossing Guard - With Benefits. [SE10050 [Seasonal 1/26/2010] 15.93| 17,910.00 = 17,910.00 ‘George Fleming [Crossing Guard [se10050 [Seasonal 9/23/2023] 2.27] 16,800.00 16,800.00 Edward Fontaine [crossing Guard [Se20050, [Seasonal 9/33/2024 430 16,800.00 5 16,800.00 ] Gerard Grasso (Crossing Guard [s=10050 [Seasonal 4/30/2024 467 16,800.00 : 16,800.00 lisa Gudinas Flor [crossing Guard [se10050 [Seasonal 4/16/2018] 77 16,800.00 = 16,800.00 ‘Mamie Hinton-Foust [Crossing Guard [se10050 [Seasonal 11/13/2023] 213 16,800.00 = 16,800.00 Roslyn iby [Crossing Guard [SE10050 [Seasonal 0/10/2018! 723 "16,800.00 : 16,800.00 Violeta Kasprzak Crossing Guard 'SE10050 Seasonal 5/13/2024] 1.63) 16,800.00 16,800.00 Teresa Lema Crossing Guard 'SE10050, [Seasonal 3/6/2023| 2.82] 16,800.00 : 16,800.00 [Helen Mauro [Crossing Guard [SE10050 11/8/2004] 21.15 21,705.00 : 21,705.00 Sajada Mayrant [crossing Guard [SE10050, 5/13/2024] 163] 16,800.00 16,800.00 Joseph McCartney [Crossing Guard '5E10050 [Seasonal 12/12/2016| 9.05] 16,800.00 16,800.00 Erwin Melhor [Grossing Guard '3€10050 ‘Seasonal 10/3/2012| 73.24 21,705.00 21,705.00 Susan Menture (crossing Guard 'SE10050 [Seasonal 1/10/2005| 20.58] 16,800.00 16,800.00 ‘Michael Menture (crossing Guard 'SE10050 ‘Seasonal 3/6/2023} 2.82 16,800.00 = 16,800.00 Robert Meola Crossing Guard 'SE10050 ‘Seasonal /20/2001| 24.28] 16,800.00 = 16,800.00 Raimundo Mere [Grossing Guard [sE10050 ‘Seasonal iafis/2024| 04] 16,800.00 = 16 800100 | Erlinda Petriello [crossing Guard-With Benefits | SE10050 ‘Seasonal 6/29/1988 37.51 16,800.00 16,800.00 Joseph Quinn [Crossing Guard 'SE10050 [Seasonal 2/4/2023 49) 16,800.00 = 16,800.00 | Richard Rabke ‘Crossing Guard 'S€10050 ‘Seasonal 9/14/2017| 8.30] 27,131.00 27,131.00 Shawn Redd [crossing Guard 'SE10050 ‘Seasonal 7//2025| 0.92] 16,800.00 = 16,800.00 Nancy Romero [crossing Guard '5€10050 ‘Seasonal 4/30/2018] 7.67] 16,800.00 = 16,800.00 ‘Maria Scaglione [crossing

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Shawn Redd [crossing Guard 'SE10050 ‘Seasonal 7//2025| 0.92] 16,800.00 = 16,800.00 Nancy Romero [crossing Guard '5€10050 ‘Seasonal 4/30/2018] 7.67] 16,800.00 = 16,800.00 ‘Maria Scaglione [crossing Guard 3610050 ‘Seasonal '9/11/2002| 73.31] 116,800.00 5 16,800.00 Stacey Sedita (crossing Guard 'SE10050 ‘Seasonal 8/25/2016 9.35] 116,800.00 - 16,800.00 ‘Amanda Soto ‘crossing Guard 'SE10050 ‘Seasonal 3/20/2023 278 16,800.00 = 16,800.00 ‘Charmaine Tkach Crossing Guard /SE10050 [Seasonal 10/20/2014] 11.20| 16,800.00 : 16,800.00 Public Safety Telecommunications Teamsters | Kenneth Uranowitz Operator - Hired After 1/31/2014 _|Tc10060 [Communication 4/8/1993) 32.73 32,000.00 : 32,000.00 | Gloria Vega Crossing Guard '5E10050 ‘Seasonal a2/7/2015| 10.07] 16,800.00 = 16,800.00 Mirian Vega Keyboarding Clerk 1 [AULOa40 [AFSCME 3/1/2024 4.33] 20,137.00 : 20,137.00 ‘ohn Zimmerman Crossing Guard ~__ |se10050 | Seasonal 8/25/2016 9.35] 16,800.00 z an an — 16,800.00[ Totals 14,731,234.00 480,525.88 724,431.75 480,000.00 37,000.00 17,500.00 22,500.00 13,468,199. 256,397.77 93,500.00 Overtime 1,150,000.00

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Township of West Orange Run Date: 09/26/25 2025 Budget Hearing Date 5/29/2025 Dept #: 5003 Department: Police Department Budget Revised 5/29/2025 Council Vote 2024 Budget 2025 Budget Object Final 2024 Paid or Charged Budget Increase / Recommended Increase / Introduced Increase / Adopted Code Account Name Budget 12/31/2024 Request (Decrease) Budget (Decrease) Budget (Decrease) Budget 020 PETTY CASH 100.00 : 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 030 PRINTING & DUPLICATING 2,240.99 1,480.81 2,285.81 2,285.81 2,285.81 2,285.81 031 ADVERTISING & RECORDING 132.50 bd 135.15 135.15 135.15 135.15 040 NCIS = - + = * = 041 LICENSE FEES # 138.00 . = - = 042 CALEA 5,089.00 5,231.00 5,190.78 5,190.78 5,190.78 5,190.78 082 TRAINING FEE-BOONTON = 345.00 5 * - = 083 TRAINING COURSES & AIDS 26,919.20 16,441.90 27,457.58 (10,000.00) 17,457.58 17,457.58 17,457.58 084 CONFERENCES - - ® : = 085 DUES « 27,999.38 : sa 2 s 090 LANGUAGE INTERPRETER SERVICES 3,631.00 3,781.40 3,703.62 3,703.62 3,703.62 3,703.62 091 E-TICKETING 480.42 - 490.03 490.03 490.03 490.03 095 COURT SECURITY 58,057.88 36,880.00 59,219.04 59,219.04 59,219.04 59,219.04 110 TESTS, EXAMS, SHOTS 20,268.50 6,659.00 20,673.87 (10,000.00) 10,673.87 10,673.87 10,673.87 111 OFFICE SUPPLIES 983.87 2,156.00 1,003.55, 1,003.55 1,003.55 1,003.55 112 PHOTOGRAPHIC SUPPLIES 899.00 8 916.98 916.98 916.98 916.98 113 PRISONER MEALS 250.00 225.42 255.00 255.00 255.00 255.00 115 INVESTIGATIVE SUPPLIES 4,531.31 381.62 4,621.94 4,621.94 4,621.94 4,621.94 116 PRISONER MEDICATION - - - bd SH = 117 ENCLOSURE BOXES (POL) # - - - a = 118 TRAFFIC MARKERS (FLARES) : 6,300.00 = = = = 119 SAFETY EQUIPMENT (PERSONAL) 9,896.87 1,904.99 10,094.81 (5,000.00) 5,094.81 5,094.81 $,094.81 120 AMMUNITION / FIREARMS TRAINING 43,753.55 34,495.62 44,628.62 (5,000.00) 39,628.62 39,628.62 39,628.62 121 BADGES 1,601.00 2,126.00 1,633.02 1,633.02 1,633.02 1,633.02 122 FIRST AID SUPPLIES * - = = - id 123 PERSONAL EQUIPMENT 1,374.38 16.34 1,401.87 1,401.87 1,401.87 1,401.87 124 PERM. PROPERTY/CAMERA EQUIPMEN 1,367.99 a 1,395.35 1,395.35 1,395.35 1,395.35 125 OFFICE MACHINES Ed = = - “ * 126 REFERENCE BOOKS/DIRECTORIES = : = = . ad 127 BUILDING / HOUSEHOLD 2,769.50 1,113.60 2,824.89 2,824.89 2,824.89 2,824.89 128 2 DEMAND VALVES/RES. OXYGEN UN ~ * : 2 ¥ : 129 RIGHT TO KNOW LABELS - E : - = is 130 COMPUTER SERVICE CONTRACT - « : “ 2 = 131 RADAR (K-44) & RADIO REPAIRS = 2

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2,824.89 2,824.89 2,824.89 2,824.89 128 2 DEMAND VALVES/RES. OXYGEN UN ~ * : 2 ¥ : 129 RIGHT TO KNOW LABELS - E : - = is 130 COMPUTER SERVICE CONTRACT - « : “ 2 = 131 RADAR (K-44) & RADIO REPAIRS = 2 = - “A bs (10,000.00) (10,000.00) (5,000.00) (5,000.00)

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Township of West Orange Run Date: 09/26/25 2025 Budget Hearing Date 5/29/2025 Dept #: 5003 Department: Budget Revised 5/29/2025 Council Vote 2024 Budget 2025 Budget Object Final 2024 Paid or Charged Budget Increase / Recommended Increase / Introduced Increase / Adopted Code Account Name Budget 12/31/2024 Request (Decrease) Budget (Decrease) Budget (Decrease) Budget 132 RECORDER MAINT. CONTRACT & SUP - : - ba = = 133 MAINT-BLDG SEC. SYSTEM - - - - = - 134 COPIER MAINT & USAGE a - - - 7 = 135 800 MHZ MAINTENANCE - - i - - = 136 COMPUTER SUPPLIES 2,959.80 1,183.90 3,019.00 3,019.00 3,019.00 3,019.00 137 OFFICE MACHINE REPAIR: 583.50 35.00 595.17 595.17 595.17 595.17 138 HARDWARE 200.00 155.00 204.00 204.00 204.00 204.00 139 FURNITURE : - = - - = 140 MOBILE PHONE : - - = : be 150 CAR WASH 3,150.00 2,625.00 3,213.00 3,213.00 3,213.00 3,213.00 200 INVESTIGATIONS 3,614.23 4,192.61 3,686.51 3,686.51 3,686.51 3,686.51 201 DVRT - - * - - : 202 AUXLIARY POLICE = 709.00 - = a = 203 CRIME PREVENTION UNIT : = : 7 es « 204 FIELD TRAFFIC SAFETY 1,905.70 744.39 1,943.81 1,943.81 1,943.81 1,943.81 205 AWARDS PROGRAM - - - - = - 206 BULLET PROOF VESTS 1,036.70 e 1,057.43 1,057.43 1,057.43 1,057.43 207 COMMUNITY POLICING : 60.83 = “ = 3 Department Total 197,796.89 157,381.81 201,750.83 (30,000.00): 171,750.83 - 171,750.83 “ 171,750.83 80% 2.00% -13.17% -13.17% -13.17% Explanation for Significant Increases/Decreases: 40,415.08 . (26,046.06) (26,046.06) (26,046.06) 1) 2) 3) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) eee reer Cee Cree Tere eee TCC TCC CC eC Clee CCT CC TCC CCT C CTT Terre rite

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Department: Fire Department] Department Code: 6001} # of Employees ) Hearing Date 5/29/2025 Average Salary Uniform 124,334.40 Budget Revised 5/29/2025 [Median Salary (Uniform) 121,036.66 Council Vote # of Years as Longevity PositionCode Union _DateofHire of 12/31/2025 Step # Base Salary Fire inspector __ Total Salary Clothing College Overtime Firefighter with Vincenzo Abbattista EMT FF10020E FMBA 3/4/2024) 1.83 62,884.00 0% = 4,401.88 67,285.88 800.00 eee Fire Captain with Fire Brian Aker EMT. FS10040R [Superior 6/12/1996] 29.55| Max 133,278.00 10%| 13,327.80 9,329.46 500.00 156,435.36 800.00 — Firefighter with Chris Ameli EMT. FF10020€ FMBA 9/19/2011] 14.28| Max 109,042.00 4%| 4,361.68 7,632.94 121,036.66 800.00 seen Fire Deputy Chief Fire Stephen Ameli with EMT. F510020€ ‘Superior 9/26/2005| 20.26|Max 160,317.00 8%| 12,825.36 | _ 11,222.19 2,500.00 500.00 187,364.63 300.00| 1,200.00 Firefighter with Christopher Baker EMT. /FF10020€ MBA 8/30/2021, 433] 80,401.00 0% : 5,628.07 86,029.07 800.00 i Firefighter with Frank Balestriere EMT. FF10020E FMBA 9/26/2005| 20.26|Max 109,042.00 8%| 8,723.36 7,632.94 125,398.38 800.00 — 7 Firefighter with David Bassett EMT FF10020€ FMBA 2/6/2013 12.90|Max 109,042.00 4%| 4,361.68 7,632.94 121,036.66 800.00 apes Firefighter with Vincent Beck EMT. FF10020€ FMBA 11/1/2024] 4.37] 80,401.00 ow) : 5,628.07 86,029.07 800.00 800.00 Firefighter with James Bette EMT. FF10020E MBA 10/10/2017) 8,23|Max 109,042.00 De] 2,180.84 7,632.94 118,855.80 800.00 Eg Firefighter with Shai Bialer EMT. FE100208 MBA 3/4/2024 1.83| 62,884.00 ow - 4,401.88 67,285.88 800.00 = Firefighter with Patrick Bolan EMT. FF10020E EMBA 3/4/2024) 1.83] 62,884.00 0% = 4,401.88 67,285.88 800.00 Fire Captain with Fire Ben Boursiquot EMT FS10040R Superior 2/6/2013; 12.90| Max 133,278.00 4%] 5,331.12 9,329.46 500.00 148,438.62 g00.00| 1,200.00, | Fire Captain with Fire Gary Braus EMT FS10040R [Superior 3/4/2014) 11.83|Max 133,278.00 4%] 5,331.12 9,329.46 500.00 148,438.62 800.00

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