Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance amends the current authorized strength, as set forth in ordinance 2657-2023.
The strength levels for most general fund agencies are set to be equal to the 2023 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 2023 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 City Auditor’s Office an increase of two full-time positions are requested to provide flexibility in replacing retiring employees. Three full-time positions are requested for the Mayor’s Office. The Office of Violence Prevention requests an increase of four full-time positions to allow for the transfer of staff from the Department of Public Safety. The Department of Development requests an increase of three full-time grant funded positions in the Housing Division. The Department of Public Safety requests an increase of six full-time grant funded civilian positions in the Division of Fire.
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.
Title
To establish a new authorized strength ordinance for various divisions in the City of Columbus; to repeal ordinance 2657-2023; and to declare an emergency.
Body
WHEREAS, the Mayor's Executive 2023 budget was submitted to City Council on N...
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