Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance amends the current authorized strength, as set forth in ordinance 2689-2024.
The strength levels for most general fund agencies are set to be equal to the 2024 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 2024 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.
Within the Department of Development, one full-time position is requested within the Division of Planning to account for additional duties within the division in collaboration with the Department of Building and Zoning, and one full-time position is also requested in the Division of Housing in the grants area. The Department of Finance and Management, Facilities Management Division, will decrease by six part-time positions and increase by six full-time positions in an effort to bring more stability with staffing to the division. The Department of Human Resources will increase two full-time positions in the Employee Benefits Fund focusing on talent acquisition and programs related to disability and accessibility. Recreation and Parks is requesting an increase of three full-time positions for special events.
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.
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To establish a new authorized stre...
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