Explanation
BACKGROUND: The Civil Service Commission has several upcoming safety forces uniformed examinations for which various services will need to be secured in order to administer the exams. This ordinance is necessary to authorize the expenditure of funds to provide the various services associated with these exams so that the Commission can meet its Charter mandates and contractual obligations in maintaining current eligible lists for the safety forces uniformed classifications.
Emergency Designation: Emergency legislation is requested in order to ensure 2011 funds are reserved for this purpose prior to Council recess.
FISCAL IMPACT: The total expenditure amount of $30,000.00 is completely funded in the Commission's 2011 budget.
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To authorize and direct the City Auditor to establish an Auditor's Certificate on behalf of the Civil Service Commission for the purpose of administering the uniformed examinations of the Department of Public Safety, and to authorize the expenditure of $30,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency ($30,000.00).
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WHEREAS, the Civil Service Commission will be administering upcoming safety forces uniformed exams, including but not limited to Firefighter, Fire Lieutenant, Fire Captain, Fire Battalion Chief, Fire Deputy Chief, Police Officer, Police Sergeant, and Police Deputy Chief; and,
WHEREAS, the Executive Director of the Civil Service Commission will be contracting with individuals from around the country for performing certain phases of these examinations; and,
WHEREAS, the Civil Service Commission will provide housing, transportation, meals, and meeting refreshments for these individuals; and,
WHEREAS, the Civil Service Commission will incur other necessary expenses including but not limited to room and equipment rental, printing, consulting, and audio visual services,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS
SECTION 1. That the City Auditor be and is hereby authorized t...
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