Explanation
The purpose of this ordinance is to amend the current authorized strength, as set forth in ordinance 0150-2011, by amending the part-time, other fund sanctioned authorized strength of the Division of Design and Construction in the Public Service Department. An increase in ten (10) part-time positions is being added to this division's strength to accommodate an increased workload due to the amount and volume of projects being sold. Typically, while an increase in the volume of projects requires a commensurate increase in staffing, there are also generally increased revenues. As such, any added cost associated with these positions will be covered via increased revenues.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no net fiscal impact with passage of this ordinance. Any additional positions that may be added to the Division of Design and Construction as a result of the increased authorized strength being requested herein will in turn generate additional revenues for the division's construction inspection fund. The increased revenues will then be used to offset costs associated with the increase in strength.
Title
To establish a new authorized strength ordinance for the Public Service Department, to increase the part-time other-fund sanctioned strength for the Division of Design and Construction, to repeal ordinance 0150-2011; and to declare an emergency. (REPEALED BY ORDINANCE 0882-2011 PASSED 06/20/2011)
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WHEREAS, the Division of Design and Construction in the Public Service Department has recently experienced an increase in the number and volume of projects; and
WHEREAS, they desire to increase their part-time staffing levels to address this increase in projects; and
WHEREAS, since this increase in projects generates revenue to the construction inspection fund within the Division of Design and Construction; and
WHEREAS, the increased revenue can be used to pay for the increase in part-time personnel; and
WHEREAS, an increase in the part-time, other-fund sanctioned authorized strength is needed in the Public Service Department's Division of Design and Construction before an increase in staffing levels can be made; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Department of Public Service in that it is immediately necessary to establish a new authorized strength ordinance to provide for the efficient operation of the city, and for the immediate preservation of the public health, peace, property, safety and welfare; Now, Therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS
SECTION 1. That pursuant to Section 14, of the City Charter, the maximum number of officers and employees authorized to be employed within the various Departments, Boards and Offices of the City and hereby fixed and established as follows:
-1- Refer to attachment ORD0524-2011currentstrength.xls
-2- Refer to attachment ORD0524-2011previousstrength.xls
The foregoing positions authorized include all positions within each department, division, board, office or commission, whether appointed or elected except the members of any board or commission authorized by charter or ordinance. No Appointing Authority shall appoint full-time or part-time personnel in excess of the maximum permitted by this ordinance unless authorized by ordinance of City Council.
SECTION 2. Such of the positions within the Division of Fire as the Director of Public Safety and Fire Chief shall designate, shall be within the uniformed ranks and all other positions therein shall be deemed civilian positions, provided there shall not be in excess of five (5) Fire Assistant Chiefs and there shall not be in excess of four (4) Fire Deputy Chiefs; as a normal complement in excess of thirty-four (34) Fire Battalion Chiefs nor as a temporary complement in excess of thirty-five (35) Fire Battalion Chiefs at any one time; fifty-six (56) Fire Captains nor as a temporary complement in excess of fifty-nine (59) Fire Captains at any one time; one (1) Fire Chief; and one-hundred ninety six (196) Fire Lieutenants. The complements of fire captains and fire lieutenants are intended to be temporary, subject to review and change at any time.
Such of the positions within the Division of Police as the Director of Public Safety and the Police Chief shall designate, shall be within the uniformed ranks and all other positions therein shall be deemed civilian positions, provided there shall not be, as a normal complement, in excess of eighteen (18) Police Commanders nor as a temporary complement in excess of nineteen (19) Police Commanders at any one time; one (1) Police Chief; in excess of, as a normal complement six (6) Police Deputy Chiefs nor as a temporary complement in excess of seven (7) Police Deputy Chiefs at any one time; in excess of, as a normal complement, fifty-seven (57) Police Lieutenants nor as a temporary complement; in excess of fifty-nine (59) Police Lieutenants at any one time; in excess of, as a normal complement; two hundred twenty-five (225) Police Sergeants nor as a temporary complement in excess of two hundred twenty-nine (229) Police Sergeants at any one time.
SECTION 3. Temporary appointments are not subject to the authorized strength ordinance. Additionally, limited appointments made to cover full-time and part-time employees on authorized leave (injury, disability or military leave) are not subject to the authorized strength ordinance.
SECTION 4. That Ordinance No. 0150-2011 and all other ordinances relative to the authorization of employees for any department, division, board or commission and all other ordinances in conflict herewith be and the same are hereby repealed.
SECTION 5. That for the reasons stated in the preamble hereto, which is hereby made a part hereof, this ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure and shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval by the Mayor or ten days after passage if the Mayor neither approves nor vetoes the same