'Extra-Duty' Pay Could Rise for Florham Park Police

The hourly rate paid to Florham Park police officers who perform "extra-duty" traffic control and security work for third parties will increase from $55 an hour to $70 an hour during normal hours, under an ordinance scheduled for hearing and vote Thursday.

The proposal also sets a higher rate for assignments outside the hours of 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., and on weekends and holidays, at $80 an hour. Work requested with less than 12 hours notice by the third party would be paid at $90 an hour.

The proposed ordinance says the mayor and Borough Council want to ensure the rates are in line with the rates in neighboring communities. It would not affect assignments that already are in place.

A resolution authorizing an emergency appropriation for Hurricane Sandy, the issuance of sidewalk cafe licenses for 2013, and recognition for Brownie Troop 4936's Hurricane Sandy fundraising efforts are among the other items on the meeting agenda.

The Borough Council work session is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Thursday in the municipal building, with the regular meeting scheduled to start at 7 p.m. The governing body is expected to discuss litigation involving Lifetime Fitness in executive session. The meeting is preceded by a community menorah lighting at 6 p.m.