Explanation
This ordinance amends current authorized strength, as set forth in ordinance 0839-2014, by setting a staff strength level for the reorganized Department of Public Service, adding positions to the Departments of Building and Zoning Services and Development, and adding positions to the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging (COAAA).
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.
The Department of Public Service is modifying strength levels as a function of the divisional reorganization. The Division of Planning and Operations is renamed to the Division of Infrastructure Management. The Division of Mobility Options is abolished, while the Division of Traffic Management is created. The Division of Design and Construction is adding 1 full-time and 2 part-time positions as a result of the reorganization.
In addition, the Department of Building and Zoning Services is adding 2 full-time positions in response to increasing demand for services, while the Department of Development is adding 1 full-time position for the department’s Policy Office and 1 part-time position for the Mobile City Hall. Finally, COAAA is adding 10 full-time positions to service the MyCare Ohio demonstration project.
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.
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