Explanation
This ordinance amends current authorized strength, as set forth in ordinance 1306-2014, by moving four positions associated with Public Safety communications to the Department of Technology, adding one technology-related civilian position to Public Safety with a concurrent reduction of one uniformed Police position, adding one position to Development in the Land Redevelopment Office, and reducing the overall strength level in the Department of Public Service.
The strength levels for most general fund agencies are set to be equal to the 2014 budget as amended by City Council (including the Recreation and Parks Department). 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.
As part of the ongoing transition of designated technology functions from the Department of Public Safety to the Department of Technology, four positions will move from the Division of Support Services within Public Safety to the Information Services Division within Technology. Further, the Department of Public Safety will add one technology-related civilian position within the Division of Police, while reducing the uniformed strength level by one Police Commander position.
The Department of Development is adding one position in the Land Redevelopment Office. The position will manage the technical and legal processes associated with the demolition of vacant and abandoned properties, including the future disposition of the remaining parcels. The position will be funded via the city’s Land Management Fund.
The Department of Public Service is reducing overall strength by 16 positions, to account for 13 intern positions that are not subject to authorized strength restrictions as well as three full-time positions that will remain vacant. Other modifications to strength...
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