Explanation
This ordinance amends current authorized strength, as set forth in ordinance 0733-2014, by setting a staff strength level for the new Department of Education. The department will be supported by general fund appropriations approved in the 2014 operating budget, and companion language to establish the new department is being submitted concurrently with this ordinance.
The strength levels for most general fund agencies are set to be equal to the 2014 budget as amended by City Council (including the Recreation and Parks Department). Authorized strength levels of smaller non-general fund agencies are set to be equal to the adopted 2014 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. In addition, two full-time positions are being added to the Department of Health for education-related duties, and five full-time positions are being added to the Department of Building and Zoning Services in response to increased demand for permits, inspections, and building plans review.
This ordinance is contingent on passage of ordinance 0945-2014.
Fiscal Impact: Funds for these strength increases 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.
Emergeny Justification: Emergency action is requested to allow for the earliest possible staffing of the Department of Education and the education-related positions in the Department of Health in order to provide for expedited planning and execution of the city's education initiatives. In addition, to avoid delays in residential and commercial building activity, it is necessary to provide the Department of Building and Zoning Services with the staffing capacity...
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