Explanation
BACKGROUND:
This legislation requests transfer of funding between OCAs within the existing appropriations of the enterprise operating funds of Electricity, Sewerage and Drainage and Water in order to fund the continuing consolidation of fiscal, human resources, public information and regulatory support services within the Department of Public Utilities Director's Office and to move office and field customer services to the Division of Operational Support. A change in authorized strength within the department is being requested to reflect the realignment. Consolidation of services within the Director's Office and the Division of Operational Support will result in a consistent focus in each of the subject areas and will result in greater responsiveness to the internal needs of the divisions and the department and the department's ability to serve the needs of its customers and the public at large. Transfer of support functions to the Division of Operational Support will properly align the support functions within the department.
This ordinance is requested as an emergency measure so that the realignment of the subject services can be accomplished at the earliest possible date.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No increase in overall department funding is requested. Transfer of funds will occur within the existing appropriations of the divisions and the department. Funds will be transferred from OCA appropriations of the divisions to OCAs within the Director's Office and the Division of Operational Support within the same division enterprise funds. (See Attached Spreadsheet For Funding Information)
Title
To authorize the transfer of appropriations within the enterprise operating funds of the Divisions of Electricity, Sewerage and Drainage and Water to provide funding for a realignment of resources within the Department of Public Utilities, and to declare an emergency.
Body
WHEREAS, a consolidation of fiscal, human resources and publi...
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