Explanation
This ordinance amends current authorized strength, as set forth in ordinance 1136-2013, by amending the strength of various general, other city, and grant fund sanctioned agencies to be consistent with the 2013 amended budget. The strength levels for most general fund agencies are set to be equal to the 2013 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 2013 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.
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 Financial Management. As such, there is no negative fiscal impact associated with passage of this ordinance.
Title
To establish a new authorized strength ordinance for various divisions in the City of Columbus to be consistent with the adopted 2013 budget; to repeal ordinance 1136-2013; and to declare an emergency. (AMENDED BY ORD. 2300-2013 PASSED 10/21/2013)
Body
WHEREAS, the Mayor's Executive 2013 budget was submitted to City Council on November 15, 2012 for consideration; and
WHEREAS, City Council adopted said budget on February 4, 2013; and
WHEREAS, passage of the aforementioned budget necessitates amendment of the current authorized strength ordinance to be consistent with changes therein; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance amends authorized strength ordinance 1136-2013 to be consistent with the 2013 adopted budget as amended; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the City of Columbus in that it is immediately necessary to establish a new authorized strength ordinance to provide for the efficient operation of...
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