Perrysburg committee proposes city logo apparel policy, clarifies uniform rules for nonbargaining safety staff

City staff brought proposed code language updates to clarify logo apparel and uniform policy for nonbargaining employees, including nonbargaining police and fire staff, and to mirror existing contract language for uniform allowances.

The proposal would add language to the city code describing allowable uniform and logo‑clothing purchases for nonbargaining employees and align amounts with existing police and fire contract provisions. Staff said the new section would permit voluntary purchase of city‑logo apparel (for example quarter‑zips) through a vendor and that such purchases would be treated as a taxable fringe benefit when paid by the city.

The nut graf: staff and committee said the changes are meant to improve branding and public recognition of city personnel while preserving voluntary participation. The meeting record shows the apparel program would be administered through the city’s public‑information office and would not create a mandatory uniform requirement for office staff; uniforms for bargaining unit positions remain subject to their contracts.

Committee members asked operational questions about who would wear the items and whether they would be required. Staff clarified the policy is voluntary for nonbargaining staff and that safety‑division employees who perform inspections or public‑facing duties should be identifiable when working in the community.

No formal vote was taken on the code language during the meeting; staff said the proposal will be attached to the code amendment packet for committee review and possible referral.