Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance establishes new authorized strength for the Department of Public Safety, Division of Police, the Department of Development, Economic Development Division and Planning Division, Department of Finance, and Department of Public Utilities, Electricity Division. The effective date of these authorized strength changes shall be August 28, 2005 with the exception of the position within the Department of Development, Planning Division that will become effective upon passage of this ordinance.
The Public Safety Director's Office requests an increase of one full-time position within the general fund sanctioned category. This position will replace a previously vacant position within the Director's Office and will provide administrative oversight to police, fire and support services as well as assist the director with grievance hearings.
The Public Safety, Police Division is requesting to increase the complement of police Lieutenants from the normal 53 to 55, and the temporary complement from 55 to 57. This increase will provide adequate coverage for two shifts, as two additional relief officers have to be assigned to patrol.
The Development Department, Economic Development Division is requesting one general fund sanctioned full-time position, for Tax Increment Financing Coordinator, whose responsibility will be to assure that the city's use of this financing mechanism is optimized while achieving public policy objectives as outlined in approved guidelines.
The Development Department, Planning Division is requesting an increase of one general fund sanctioned full-time position and a decrease of one part-time general fund sanctioned position. The division is requesting that the part-time Administrative Secretary position be changed to a full-time position. This position serves as supply clerk, records retention officer, fleet manager, and administrative secretary for a division of 13 full-time and two part-time staff.
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