Explanation
This ordinance amends the current authorized strength of the Department of Public Utilities by separating the Divisions of Power and Water into unique and separate divisions.
In 2006, the Divisions of Power and Water were combined. The Department now desires to return them to their original state of two separate divisions and management units for a more direct, effective reporting structure. Ordinance 2398-2012, authorizing this separation, has been submitted by the department.
While full-time strength is being transferred between divisions, the bottom-line total other fund sanctioned full-time strength of the department does not change.
Additionally, this request is consistent with the 2013 authorized strength needs of the department.
Fiscal Impact: The Power Division generates user fees charged to users of their service. These fees are set to recover adequate moneys to cover the cost of running the utility. As such, funds are available to cover the cost of the afore-described revision.
Title
To establish a new authorized strength ordinance for the Department of Public Utilities to accommodate the separation of the Divisions of Power and Water into two separate divisions, to repeal ordinance 0507-2012; and to declare an emergency.
Body
WHEREAS, the department of Public Utilities desires to separate the Divisions of Power and Water into two separate divisions; and
WHEREAS, an amendment to the authorized strength ordinance is needed to recognize the Division of Power as a separate division and distinct management unit; and
WHEREAS, the Division of Power generates sufficient revenues through user fees to cover the cost of this amendment; and
WHEREAS, code amendment legislation is being submitted by the Department of Public Utilities authorizing the aforementioned separation; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the City of Columbus in that it is immediately necessary to establish a new au...
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