Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance amends the current authorized strength, as set forth in ordinance 0190-2018.
The strength levels for most general fund agencies are set to be equal to the 2018 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 2018 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 increases the authorized strength figure by two CelebrateOne positions in the Mayor’s Office. The equivalent of 2 full-time positions will be reallocated among funds within the Department of Development to realign personnel levels with the operating budget. The Department of Finance and Management requests 1 additional part-time position in the Print and Mail Services Fund to assist with increased needs and workload. In the Department of Human Resources, 1 part-time position will transition into a full-time position in the Employee Benefits Fund. The Department of Neighborhoods requests 2 additional full-time positions in the general fund in order to facilitate neighborhood safety initiatives.
In the Department of Recreation and Parks, an additional 15 grant funded positions are requested for the Ohio Home Care Waiver program. Additionally, 3 full-time positions will be added to assist in the Applications for Purpose, Pride, and Success initiative, 2 full-time positions are requested to more efficiently deliver services, and 1 part-time position will transition to full-time. The Department of Public Service requests 6 additional non-general fund full-time positions in the Administration Division in part to facilitate flexibility in staffing initiatives aligned with the Smart Cities grant. The Infrastructure Management Division will reduce part-time strength by 2 positions, w...
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