Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance amends the current authorized strength, as set forth in ordinance 0167-2019.
The strength levels for most general fund agencies are set to be equal to the 2019 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 2019 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 in the Public Safety Department, Police Division by a total of 2 part-time civilian positions, 1 for the Neighborhood Safety Camera project and 1 grant funded position. Adjustments have also been made within Section 2 of this ordinance with respect to the promoted ranks in the Division of Fire in order to prepare for the opening of Fire Station 35. In the Department of Development, 8 full-time non general fund positions will transition to the general fund in the Code Enforcement Division as a result of realignments coinciding with the funding of certain positions moving from grant funds. The Public Health Department requests to increase by 6 full-time grant funded positions related to the impending receipt of a grant for the Addiction Services area. Within the Department of Recreation and Parks, a shift in grant funded positions from part time to full time coupled with an overall reduction of 10 part-time grant funded positions is requested. Finally, the Department of Public Service will add 2 full-time cashiers in the Parking Services Division to handle additional administrative needs related to the new parking changes.
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 Div...
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