Explanation
This ordinance amends current authorized strength, as set forth in ordinance 2757-2015, by establishing authorized strength levels for city departments in alignment with the 2016 operating budget.
The strength levels for most general fund agencies are set to be equal to the 2016 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 2016 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.
In addition, the legislation increases non-general fund, Department of Recreation and Parks full-time positions, by 20. All of these positions are grant funded positions that do not rely upon any general fund dollars. These positions are funded by the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging. The department is experiencing an increasing demand for services for the senior citizen community in Columbus and these positions will help address that need.
This ordinance is contingent on passage of ordinances 2887-2015 and 2888-2015, the proposed 2016 general fund operating budget and the proposed 2016 other funds operating budget, respectively.
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, there is no negative fiscal impact associated with passage of this ordinance.
Emergency Justification: Emergency action is requested to allow for the filling of budgeted vacant positions in certain departments in order to maintain and preserve public health, safety, and welfare.
Title
To establish a new authorized strength ordinance for various divisions in the City of Columbus in accordance with the 2016 opera...
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