Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance amends the current authorized strength, as set forth in ordinance 2169-2021.
The strength levels for most general fund agencies are set to be equal to the 2021 budget as amended by City Council (including the Departments of Health and Recreation and Parks). Authorized strength levels of smaller non-general fund agencies are set to be equal to the adopted 2021 budget as amended, while the strength levels of certain larger non-general fund agencies may have their strength set slightly higher to allow for flexibility in hiring.
Specifically, this ordinance facilitates a change in authorized strength for the Office of the Mayor consistent with the transition of the Department of Education as authorized by ordinance 3191-2021. All other strength levels remain equal to those established by ordinance 2169-2021.
Fiscal Impact: Funds for these strength levels are budgeted and/or the positions will not be filled until revenues have been clearly identified and appropriated. In all cases, the ability to hire will be monitored by the Division of Finance and Management. As such, there is no fiscal impact associated with passage of this ordinance.
Emergency Justification: Emergency action is requested to allow for the filling of budgeted vacant positions in certain departments in order to assure the immediate preservation of the public health, safety, and welfare.
Title
To establish a new authorized strength ordinance for various divisions in the City of Columbus; to repeal ordinance 2169-2021; and to declare an emergency. (REPEALED BY ORD. 0143-2022; PASSED 2/14/2022)
Body
WHEREAS, the Mayor's Executive 2021 budget was submitted to City Council on November 12, 2020 for consideration; and
WHEREAS, City Council adopted said budget on March 1, 2021; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance repeals authorized strength ordinance 2169-2021; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the City of Columbus in that...
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