Explanation
This ordinance amends current authorized strength, as set forth in ordinance 2948-2016, by establishing authorized strength levels for city departments in alignment with the 2017 operating budget.
The strength levels for most general fund agencies are set to be equal to the 2017 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 2017 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.
This ordinance is contingent on passage of ordinances 2862-2016 and 2863-2016, the proposed 2017 general fund operating budget and the proposed 2017 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 to be consistent with the adopted 2017 budget; to repeal ordinance 2948-2016; and to declare an emergency.
Body
WHEREAS, the Mayor's Executive 2017 budget was submitted to City Council on November 11, 2016 for consideration; and
WHEREAS, City Council is considering adoption of said budget on February 6, 2017; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance repeals authorized strength ordinance 2948-2016 to be consistent with the 2017 adopted budget as amended; and
WHEREAS, an emergency e...
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