Explanation
This ordinance amends the current authorized strength, as set forth in ordinance 0694-2017.
The strength levels for most general fund agencies are set to be equal to the 2017 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 2017 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.
City Council requests two additional full-time general fund positions to allow for flexibility in staffing. The City Attorney's office requests three additional full-time support staff positions in the Real Estate Division's Land Acquisition fund to assist with increased needs and workload. To allow for greater capacity in response to increasing customer demand, the strength level for the Department of Building and Zoning Services will increase by four part-time positions. The Department of Development requests two additional grant funded positions, 1 full-time and 1 part-time, in the Administration Division. The Department of Health requests to convert 1 part-time position in the Health Operating Fund into a full-time position within the General Fund, and add 4 additional full-time General Fund positions in order to assist with the Community Resiliency Program. Columbus City Council approved funding from the Neighborhoods Initiatives subfund within the General Fund for these positions via 1414-2017, passed June 12, 2017. In addition, one more full-time General Fund position is proposed in the Department of Health to assist with the Food Action Plan. This position was likewise created by Columbus City Council via 0984-2017, passed April 17, 2017 using funding from the Neighborhoods Initiative subfund of the General Fund. Finally, the Department of Recreation and Parks requests an additional 15 grant fun...
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