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The City shall print sufficient copies of this Memorandum of Understanding in booklet form for bargaining unit members. The City and the PCEA/AFSCME LOCAL 955 shall share the cost of the printing. 36.2 Exercise Facilities All employees covered by this Agreement shall have access to exercise facilities located in the City Police Department and Operations Services Center on an availability basis. In additional, Union members assigned to the Fire Department shall have access to exercise facilities located in the Fire Department facilities when available. Employees agree to sign a hold harmless waiver prior to utilizing any City exercise facilities. Union members shall have access to City sports facilities on the fee and availability schedule established for City residents. Consistent with State law, employees from departments other than Police requesting access to the exercise facility located in the Police Department will be required to undergo a comprehensive background investigation prior to receiving approval from the Police Chief to use this facility. 36.3 Temporary Employee Practices If anticipated changes to the City's temporary employment policy affects Union bargaining unit work, the City will discuss said policy changes with representatives of the Union. 36.4 Flexible Spending Accounts The City maintains a flexible spending account for Union employees in accordance with the provisions of IRS Code 125. Expenses included in the program shall include eligible child care and medical expenses. Any monthly administrative fee charged by the plan administrator shall be paid by the participating employee. 36.5 Commercial Drivers License Employees required to possess commercial drivers licenses will be provided reasonable time off with pay to take medical and drivers examinations required to attain/maintain said license upon the approval of their supervisor. Expenses associated with the required commercial driver's bi-annual medical examination and fees charged by DMV to take the required driver's examination shall be paid by the City. 36.6 Reimbursement for Licenses and Certificates The City shall reimburse employees for all regular fees incurred in obtaining licenses or certificates that are required by the City for the job classification of the employee. Employees shall be granted paid time, including reasonable travel time, to take tests which occur during the employees' regularly scheduled work shift to obtain licenses or certificates that are required by the City for the current job classification of the employee -43 -