Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance amends the current authorized strength, as set forth in ordinance 0716-2024.
The strength levels for most general fund agencies are set to be equal to the 2024 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 2024 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 Municipal Court Judges an increase of six full-time positions is requested in the general fund for a new violence intervention program. The Civil Service Commission requests an increase of two full-time Personnel Analyst positions to assist with classification and testing. Within the Department of Public Safety, Administration Division, authorized strength will decrease by five full-time positions that transferred to the Office of Violence Prevention. The Division of Fire requests six full-time positions moving from grant funding to the general fund to properly align them with budget authority. Recreation and Parks will increase by two full-time customer service staff, funded by decreasing four part-time positions, and increase by six part-time positions for the Jobs Program. Public Utilities Administration also requests an additional four full-time positions; three off shift security personnel at Sewer Maintenance Operations Center and one call center staff. Public Utilities Water division requests an increase of one full-time position at Hap Cremean Water Plant with a corresponding decrease of one part-time position.
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, ther...
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