Explanation
This ordinance amends current authorized strength, as set forth in ordinance 0167-2014, by amending the strength of various general, other city, and grant fund sanctioned agencies to be consistent with the 2014 amended budget. The strength levels for most general fund agencies are set to be equal to the 2014 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 2014 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 Finance and 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 2014 budget; to repeal ordinance 0167-2014; and to declare an emergency.
Body
WHEREAS, the Mayor's Executive 2014 budget was submitted to City Council on November 15, 2013 for consideration; and
WHEREAS, City Council adopted said budget on February 3, 2014; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance amends authorized strength ordinance 0167-2014 to be consistent with the 2014 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 the city, and for the immediate preservation of the public health, peace, property, safety and welfare; Now, Therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS
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