Explanation
This ordinance amends current authorized strength, as set forth in ordinance 1397-2015.
The strength levels for most general fund agencies are set to be equal to the 2015 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 2015 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.
This ordinance amends the authorized strength level for the Department of Public Service by transferring positions among divisions within the department and by reducing, through attrition, the overall position count by four. A few other minimal adjustments in other departments are also included in this piece.
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 negative 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 maintain and preserve public health, safety, and welfare.
Title
To establish a new authorized strength ordinance for various divisions in the City of Columbus to be consistent with the adopted 2015 budget; to repeal ordinance 1397-2015; and to declare an emergency. (REPEALED BY ORD. 2757-2015 PASSED 11/23/2015)
Body
WHEREAS, there is a need to amend the current authorized strength ordinance within a limited number of departments; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance amends authorized strength ordinance 1397-2015; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the City of Columbus in that it is immediately nec...
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