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6. Section 2. An employee who has a death of his/her aunt or uncle shall be entitled to one (1) shift off [to a maximum of eight (8) hours] for each such death. 7. Section 3. In the event a member must utilize bereavement leave while he/she is on vacation, he/she shall not lose vacation time for the number of days he/she uses bereavement leave. 8. Section 4. An employee requesting bereavement leave shall provide documentation verifying the death of the family member. Acceptable documentation includes, but is not limited to: a death certificate; obituary (printed or digital); funeral home or cremation service announcement; memorial or religious service card; and/or a written statement identifying the name of the deceased, and the date of death. Failure to provide this documentation to the Fire Chief within a reasonable period of time not to exceed thirty (30) days shall result in the denial and forfeiture of bereavement leave benefits, and any time already taken will be charged to the employee accordingly. Moved by Meegan second by Surdyke to approve Memorandum of Understanding and have Mayor sign same. Yeas: Anderson, Meegan, Surdyke Carried 3-0 Requests the City Council approve the ordinance creating a new budget line and approval of an advance in funds. 9. Lackawanna City Council Honorable Fred Marrano, Council President City Hall-room 217 714 Ridge Road Lackawanna, NY 14218 Dear Council Members, The Fire Department has been awarded a grant through Division of Criminal Justice Services in the amount of $20,000. This grant was sponsored by Senator April Baskin and will provide fire prevention materials and smoke/CO detectors to be given out during National Night Out. The Grant Agreement was executed on May 26, 2026. This grant will reimburse the City once the items are purchased. I am requesting the creation of a budget line and an advance of funds in the Amount of $20,000. For the purchase of the items requested for in the grant application. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, JAMES FINO, FIRE CHIEF Moved by Surdyke second by Anderson to receive and file, act on ordinance. Yeas: Anderson, Meegan, Surdyke, Carried 3-0